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Precise assembly tracking, correct component matching and quality assurance.

In the project implemented at BSH's refrigerator production factory in Çerkezköy, the glass shelves mounted on products were tracked and recorded based on lot information.

Sector
Home Appliances
Location
Çerkezköy
Year
2022
Scope
Software and Integration
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Customer and Context

Part tracking in refrigerator production

In the project implemented at BSH's refrigerator production factory in Çerkezköy, the glass shelves mounted on products were tracked and recorded based on lot information.

The project was carried out to ensure the traceability of the glass shelf-product component relationship.

Needs / Problems

Incorrect component matching risks

In refrigerator production, the glass shelf component had to match the correct product and this match had to be traceable on a product basis.

  • 01Manual Tracking GapsThe manual tracking of the component-product relationship being insufficient and carrying the risk of a traceability gap.
  • 02Incorrect Assembly RiskInability to instantly prevent incorrect component use and faulty matching during production.
Solution

Lot-based tracking and SAP synchronization

Glass shelves mounted on products were tracked and recorded based on lot numbers. By scanning glass shelf carts at the relevant station, glass shelf lot numbers were associated with the product serial number, establishing integration with the traceability system. This structure secured the component-product match, ensuring the use of correct glass shelves in correct products. Confirmation data for compliant parts was written back to SAP.

01

Cart Scanning

Glass shelf carts at the station are scanned to automatically retrieve lot information.

02

Serial No Association

Scanned glass shelf lot numbers are automatically paired with the product serial number.

03

SCADA Control

The SCADA application checks matching accuracy and prevents incorrect parts.

04

SAP Confirmation Push

Approved assembly and part relationships are instantly written to the SAP system.

Technology / Equipment Used

Field integration and control infrastructure

AUTOMATION

PLC Field Structure

PLC infrastructure that checks station states and guides the field flow.

INTERFACE

C# SCADA Application

C# application for matching verification, process monitoring, and operator screens.

HARDWARE

Industrial Barcode Readers

Precision scanners that read glass shelf lot numbers and product serial numbers.

DATA

SAP ERP Integration

Bi-directional sharing of confirmation data and lot matches with the SAP system.

SOFTWARE

OnSuite Trace Platform

Central software layer controlling traceability and process management.

Integrations

SAP ERP Integration

The system runs integrated with SAP; after verification, confirmation data of compliant parts is written back to SAP. This structure secures information integrity between field data and the corporate system.

SAP Confirmation DataConfirmation records for compliant parts passing assembly verification are instantly transmitted to SAP.
Benefits / Results

Advanced quality control and traceability

Correct Match Assurance

The correct matching of the glass shelf component with the product is automatically verified, preventing incorrect parts.

End-to-End Traceability

The component-product relationship is permanently recorded directly at the product serial number level.

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