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Toshin Industry Co., Ltd. Streamlines Product Search Times with IoT
Technology Category
- Networks & Connectivity - RFID
- Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries
- Buildings
- Life Sciences
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
- Maintenance
Use Cases
- Time Sensitive Networking
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Toshin Industry Co., Ltd., a leading hoop plating company, was facing a significant challenge in managing the variety and quantity of items in their four factories. The company, which plates the contact points of electronic components for devices like smartphones, tablets, and personal computers, was struggling with storage space due to the increasing number of items. This issue was further complicated by the fact that multiple pieces of the same material were delivered, necessitating a first in, first out approach and matching of type and lot. As a result, employees were spending an excessive amount of time searching for materials and stored items, leading to a waste of valuable time and resources.
The Customer
Toshin Industry Co., Ltd
About The Customer
Toshin Industry Co., Ltd. is a leading hoop plating company that has achieved low cost, high productivity, and high-quality production by developing new plating methods and a unique production facility. The company operates four factories in Yokohama, Matsumoto, Iwakiyoshima, and Yotsukura, where they plate the contact points of electronic components for devices such as smartphones, tablets, and personal computers. Toshin Industry is known for its innovative approach to production and its commitment to operational efficiency.
The Solution
To address this challenge, Toshin Industry developed an object-finding system, SAGAS, and sought technical solutions that could be integrated to provide location information for the system. After considering various options, including cameras, beacons, and RFID, the company selected the u-Location Q solution provided by Ad-Sol Nissin. This solution involved installing Locators made by Quuppa on site and attaching Bluetooth® enabled tags to carts. This setup allowed for the instant identification of the cart's location, meeting Toshin Industry's requirements for high-accuracy location information, accurate position measurements even in challenging conditions, easy integration with SAGAS, and relatively low installation and maintenance costs.
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