Tracking production orders is a competitiveness challenge for certain industries such as aerospace and defense. Small batches of parts and a wide variety of references, adherence to production scheduling with fluctuating priorities this complexity can create bottlenecks and impact on-time deliveries (OTD).
In an increasingly demanding production environment, where meeting deadlines and optimizing workflows are major challenges, manual management of production orders quickly shows its limits: confusion over priorities, time lost locating parts, and the risk of a gap between planned scheduling and actual on-site conditions.
To help industries such as aerospace, defense, and high-tech overcome these challenges, Ineo-Sense offers a wireless real-time location IoT solution combined with dynamic LED visual identification, ensuring priority processing compliance and a significant reduction in bottlenecks.
Challenges in tracking production orders
Increasing number of references Small batch production and a wide variety of parts require precise identification at every stage. An error or delay in handling an order can block the entire chain.
Limited on-site visibility Without clear on-site indications, operators spend valuable time searching for the right crate or part. This wasted time leads to increased work-in-progress and a deterioration of on-time deliveries (OTD).
Asynchronous workflows Internal logistics supply production according to their own schedules, which may diverge from the planning established in the ERP/MES. Ready but unlocated parts accumulate, while urgent ones remain invisible.
Infrastructure rigidity Wired systems or those requiring mains power are costly to deploy and difficult to adapt during workshop changes or line reorganizations.
Ineo‑Sense's answer : TRK‑Tracer® for production order tracking
The TRK-Tracer®, a wireless IoT tag, attaches to each container or critical part and communicates in real time with your ERP/MES via LoRaWAN or our Clover-Net protocol.
As soon as an order is prioritized, the tag’s integrated LED activates with a color code, clearly guiding the operator to the order to be processed.
Key features
24/7 localization Real-time tracking of every order in the workshop, with no blind spots, thanks to optimized LPWAN coverage.
LED visual identification Instant activation of color-coded blinking (urgent, standard, pending) for each tag, visible even from several meters away and in noisy environments.
Two-way communication Confirmation of order handling or automatic status updates directly from the tag, without manual intervention in the ERP.
Extended battery life Up to 8 years of operation on a single battery, thanks to a low-power chipset and intelligent sleep modes.
Plug-and-play installation No wired infrastructure: rapid deployment with just a few LPWAN gateways, without production downtime.
Sniffing search mode “Tag search” mode to locate an order in storage or outside coverage, even without a network, using radio signal strength.
Operational benefits
Reduction of bottlenecks Processing priorities are immediately visible on the shop floor, preventing blockages and “black spots” in the workshop.
Decrease in work-in-progress By eliminating time lost searching for parts, you reduce work-in-progress inventory and free up cash flow.
Improvement in on-time deliveries (OTD) Strict adherence to scheduling strengthens customer trust and secures your OTD, minimizing late penalties.
Adaptability and scalability The solution evolves with your workshop: adding tags, relocating production zones, and quickly modifying priorities.
Seamless integration Native connectors to ERP, MES, and market IoT platforms, without heavy development.
Application examples
Aeronautical assembly workshop TRK-Tracer® attached to each sub-assembly rack; flashing red LED for priority batches until acknowledged by the operator.
Defense assembly line Optronic sights tracked in real time; automatic orange flashing if the order nears its deadline, triggering an express routing between stations.
Prototype electronic card manufacturer Pulsing blue LED for urgent series to be inserted between two reflow cycles; steady green for standard batches, managing priorities without paper.
Watchmaking manufacturer Tagged trays of precious components; yellow VIP flashing for limited series, guiding parts from polishing to quality control without wasted time.
Business sectors
The industry sectors we regularly address for these challenges
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