Oracle Cloud Industries: Discrete Manufacturing

Modern Inventory Management for Oracle Manufacturers

The manufacturing industry operates within a complex supply chain, converting raw materials into finished goods. To avoid production delays and inefficient labor productivity, strict inventory management processes are critical for companies in this sector.

Oracle Cloud Discrete Manufacturing with RF-SMART

Historically manufacturers have relied on fragmented legacy systems and manual workflows that were often disconnected, creating bottlenecks and inefficiencies. Today, leading manufacturers are adopting modern mobile technologies and integrated solutions to achieve complete inventory traceability and drive operational excellence.

The Role of Automated Processes in Manufacturing

Manufacturers need access to real-time information in order to manage operations and make proactive decisions. Using barcode scanning to automate your processes allows you to operate your business efficiently while giving full control over your inventory. The data collected allows you to reinvest back into your business while providing flexibility to react to an ever-changing market.

Four areas where manufacturers can realize great benefits from mobility are:

Work orders, Purchase orders, Sales orders
Receiving and Transfers
Assembly Builds
Counting

RF-SMART’s Inventory Management Solution for Oracle Cloud

Implementing RF-SMART’s robust inventory management solution helps manufacturers eliminate error-prone manual processes and reduce associated costs. Integrated seamlessly within Oracle Cloud, RF-SMART’s solution provides:

Instant Data Capture

Eliminating manual data-entry by allowing workers to scan barcodes and enter data directly into Oracle Cloud through a handheld device.

Real-time Data Accuracy and Visibility

Manufacturing managers can see current work-in-progress status, actual material consumption versus planned usage, and accurate inventory levels without waiting for end-of-shift data entry.

Increased Labor Productivity

Skilled workers can focus on their trained tasks, not manual data entry. By scanning instead of keying information, you can maximize your most valuable resource’s productivity.

Reduced Operational Costs

Real-time tracking of materials through manufacturing enables accurate cost determination, optimal stock levels, and reduced inventory costs.

Quality Assurance

Warehouse workers gain complete product traceability for quality issues and recalls. Quality assurance ensures products meet requirements, while continuous improvement enhances the entire supply chain.

IBVI’s Transformation with RF-SMART for Oracle Cloud

Challenges

IBVI, a non-profit supplying mission critical products to military bases worldwide, struggled with inaccurate data, inefficient paper-based processes, and physical inventory counts. An additional challenge was finding a solution that was accessible for their visually impaired workforce while satisfying complex customer requirements for ASN data and EDI transmissions.

Solution

To address these challenges, IBVI implemented RF-SMART for Oracle Cloud, replacing paper-based workflows with mobile scanning utilizing RF-SMART’s adaptable tools to develop user-friendly interfaces. The solution included specialized hardware with large screens for visually impaired employees and Ship Confirm functionality for real-time tracking visibility.

Results

With RF-SMART for Oracle Cloud,
IBVI achieved:

A 15% increased manufacturing efficiency

99% inventory accuracy through cycle counting

A reduction in full inventory counts—from two weeks to just three days

Enhanced real-time data visibility

Improved productivity for their visually impaired employees through tailored, accessible solutions

Oracle Cloud SCM Industries: Manufacturing
How Mobile Solutions are Transforming Inventory
Management Operations for Oracle Manufacturers

Modern Inventory Management for Oracle Manufacturers

The Role of Automated Processes in Manufacturing

RF-SMART’s Inventory Management Solution for Oracle Cloud