AUTOMATED VEHICLE TRACKING: THE FIRST STEP TOWARD THE FACTORY OF THE FUTURE

Using two different approaches, General Motors and Ford are implementing electronic vehicle tracking systems which could lay the foundation for fully automated assembly plants. At the very least, these tracking systems are expected to improve productivity and quality, and reduce inventory. Ford uses a bar code for tracking, while General Motors is committed to transponders. These bar codes and transponders could have even further application down the road, providing useful information to dealers on warranty claims, recalls, and repair histories.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • MCELROY, J
• Publication Date: 1984-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 52-53
• Serial:
  • Automotive Industries
  • Volume: 164
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Randall Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 1099-4130
  • Serial URL: http://www.ai-online.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Assembly lines; Automobile industry; Computer aided manufacturing; Inventory control; Productivity; Quality control; Tracking systems
• Identifier Terms: Ford Motor Company; General Motors Corporation
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile assembly
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00387789
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 458
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Aug 30 1984 12:00AM