The Implementation of an Asset Tracking System for Manufacturing Laboratory Applications

Abstract

Globalization and technological advances had made industries to implement systems in which the outcome could be reflected in their competitiveness. Most of the industries incorporates laboratories within their structure to serve as research, developers, design, non-compliance testing and analysis; along with all the work required to perform successful testing and analysis, comes the proper use, maintenance, and record of laboratory equipment or assets. This research intents to improve laboratory efficiency by reducing and eliminating problems/situations caused by the improper record of laboratory assets and lack of team communication. This was achieved using a software called “ProofHub”. ProofHub is a useful management tool that provides powerful features offered under one platform. A statistical analysis was performed using Minitab Software to prove that the testing cycle time was reduced with the system implementation; additional outcomes were also achieves such as improved communication, effectiveness, and productivity. Key Terms ⎯ Cycle time, Laboratories, Manufacturing industries, Tracking system.