Customers can specify many options to personalise their vehicles for style and performance

The assembly workshop of this specialist vehicle manufacturer was using corded scanners from Codeway to issue parts for assembly.

One day the workshop manager called us for a more flexible solution that would not break the bank.

Problem

Discussion revealed customers could choose from an increasing range of to personalise the style and performance of their vehicles. The workshop had already made one or two mistakes. It was ever more likely customers would receive something they had not ordered.

In addition it became clear there was proliferation of technical parts. This would necessitate traceability down to a specific component on a specific vehicle.

Solution

We proposed rugged BlueTooth cordless scanners for the assembly teams.

By scanning a part onto a vehicle the company could program its production control software to check it was the right part. This would avoid any mistakes and ensure the vehicle assembly record was accurate for traceability.

Implementation

The workshop bought a unit for a pilot. The system worked perfectly and they have added more units over time.

Results

A manual method for tracking individual parts to each vehicle was not feasible. Assembly errors, and the potentially high costs of rectification, have been avoided.

By recommending the right solution Codeway has equipped the company to fulfil its customers' with total accuracy.