The Unique Inventory Environment for the Mining, Oil, and Gas Industry
The mining, oil, and gas industries struggle with unique supply chain challenges that directly impact operational continuity. These companies rely on inventory management and logistics coordination across geographically dispersed operations, often in areas with limited connectivity and infrastructure. These factors create a complex operational environment where solutions must be durable, reliable, and capable of functioning in isolated conditions, while meeting demands for real-time visibility.
Achieving Operational Inventory Efficiency in Remote Locations
Limited connectivity at remote sites creates significant barriers to operational efficiency in the mining, oil and gas industries. When multiple worksites struggle with unreliable connections, real-time inventory tracking becomes challenging, preventing teams from accessing the critical, up-to-date information needed for effective management and coordination.
Oracle Cloud, along with RF-SMART, solves this challenge by serving as a single source of truth. RF-SMART offers options to operate offline when needed, synchronizing data when connectivity returns, and options like Private LTE network and CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) hardware, which enable continuous online connectivity in remote locations. This ensures sustained operations with complete visibility across all locations, regardless of remote conditions.
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Gaining Operational Efficiencies with
RF-SMART for Oracle Cloud SCM
RF-SMART offers a powerful solution for companies in the mining, oil and gas industry that are using Oracle Cloud and looking to streamline their operations.
RF-SMART's Mobile Inventory Management solution for Oracle Cloud SCM provides:
Software Solutions
- Mobility Workflows to extend Oracle Cloud capabilities to the Warehouse & Yard teams, using Receiving/MLR, Putaway, Pick, Pack and Ship.
- Fixed Asset Module for construction assets in the field that need to be tracked and counted.
- Lot and Serial Specific Workflows to help with parts requiring serial tracking used in construction or engineering projects.
- Maintenance Workflows that support maintenance work order creation and execution, along with asset inquiries and others.
- Project Driven Supply Chain within the Mobile Workflows to track and ship specific items needed for specific projects.
Hardware Solutions
- CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) Hardware which enables continuous online connectivity in remote locations.
- Rugged Devices which are industrial-grade mobile scanners and label printers built to withstand harsh warehouse environments while delivering reliable barcode scanning and data collection capabilities.
- Hardware Professional Services that delivers comprehensive in-house solutions for deploying, managing, and maintaining your data collection hardware through scalable service packages.
How Have RF-SMART Customers Found Success in the Mining, Oil, and Gas Industry?
Major North American Pipeline Operator
A Fortune 100 energy infrastructure company operates one of the largest pipeline networks in North America, transporting crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. They implemented RF-SMART at 7 locations for comprehensive warehouse management, including receiving, putaway, picking, and inventory counting. This solution supports critical pipeline infrastructure operations where accurate inventory management is essential for maintaining continuous energy transportation services.
Multi-State Gas Distribution Network
A major gas pipeline company distributing natural gas across 7 U.S. states successfully implemented RF-SMART managing inventory from two central warehouses that supply approximately 45 field locations. The mobile inventory management solution provides real-time visibility and control for pipeline maintenance materials and equipment distributed throughout their service territory.
Large-Scale Coal Mining Operation
As part of their Oracle Cloud transformation, a major coal mining enterprise selected RF‑SMART for our streamlined, standardized warehouse management functionality, avoiding costly custom modifications. RF-SMART supports their inventory management across distributed mining facilities, providing real-time visibility into equipment, supplies, and materials essential for coal extraction and processing operations.
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