Optimized Motor Parts Tracking with CipherLab's RS36 and Pic'n Fill OCR Solution

A leading motorcycle manufacturer in Taiwan, renowned for its exceptional product quality and innovation, faces significant challenges in optimizing workflows for parts receiving and sorting. As a global industry leader with a presence in over 30 countries, the manufacturer is committed to delivering outstanding riding experiences through its innovative and high-quality motorcycles.

The manufacturer has established a global presence and is deeply committed to delivering superior riding experiences through its diverse range of motorcycles and scooters. To meet the growing demands in the Taiwanese market, the manufacturer has invested heavily in a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Warehouse Execution System (WMS) for real-time tracking and traceability of its production processes. However, inefficiencies in its parts receiving and sorting processes hinder its ability to fully optimize its operations.

The Challenge: Manual Data Entry and Sorting Inefficiencies
As motorcycle production demands increase, managing the inflow of parts becomes more complex. The manufacturer’s parts-receiving process previously relied on workers manually identifying parts, reading label data such as part numbers and lot numbers, and entering this information into the system using a tablet. This manual data entry system was prone to errors, delays, and inconsistencies, leading to supply chain inefficiencies. Mistakes in data entry could result in parts being misplaced or unavailable, disrupting the production line and delaying deliveries to the assembly factory.

With the current system, workers were required to dedicate significant time and effort to ensure accuracy, which was neither sustainable nor scalable given the growing demands. The manufacturer’s ability to maintain high production standards was directly impacted by these inefficiencies, ultimately affecting its ability to meet customer expectations for timely delivery and product quality.

CipherLab’s RS36 and Pic'n Fill OCR Solution: Streamlining Workflows and Enhancing Traceability
To address these challenges, the manufacturer turned to CipherLab’s RS36 mobile computer and Pic'n Fill OCR solution, an innovative technology designed to accelerate the digitalization of manufacturing and warehouse processes. The RS36 integrates seamlessly with the Pic'n Fill OCR solution, which allows workers to scan and capture label data via its app more efficiently and accurately. The app instantly records this data into the system, eliminating the need for manual entry and significantly reducing human error.

One of the key features of the solution is its ability to integrate the manufacturer’s internal part number rules into the Pic'n Fill app. CipherLab worked closely with the manufacturer’s team to customize the solution, ensuring that it accurately captures data according to the manufacturer’s specific requirements. This customization process involved continuous testing and refinement, resulting in a solution that effectively streamlines the data capture process. This enhances the tracking and traceability of parts as they move through the supply chain, from receiving to sorting. With real-time visibility of part movements, the manufacturer can more effectively manage inventory and reduce the risk of misplaced or incorrectly sorted parts.

Achieving Greater Efficiency and Driving Digitalization
The implementation of CipherLab’s solution has revolutionized the manufacturer’s parts receiving and sorting workflows. The real-time, automated data entry reduces manual labor and human error, allowing workers to focus on more value-added tasks. By minimizing the time spent on manual tracking and data input, the manufacturer has been able to accelerate its material handling processes, improving production throughput and ensuring that parts are delivered on time to the assembly line.