Production Visibility
with RTLS Digital Twins
The empirical foundation for transitioning from legacy craft production to real-time throughput intelligence.
Explore ProposalProblem Statement
Information Asymmetry from Non-Realtime Data
Subjective Data Dependency
The current operational model relies on manual, human-reported status updates, leading to Information Asymmetry. Operators lack the incentive to report delays, creating a "lag" in the production lifecycle.
Latency in Anomaly Detection
Without real-time visibility, identifying bottlenecks in the Linear Production Flow occurs only post-mortem, preventing proactive remediation.
Unmeasured Inter-Station Losses
While the "start" and "end" of processes are captured, the "Idle Time" and "Transit Latency" between stations, where the majority of waste occurs remain unmeasured.
Data Fragmentation
Effective ERP environments ("Zed files") require a clean, real-time data stream to facilitate the move toward a standardized SAP S/4HANA/RISE environment.
The LocaXion Solution
Real-Time Visibility & Measurement
Phase 1 RTLS infrastructure focused on Major Product Pieces -- immediate visibility without labor-tracking complexity.
Data Value-Chain
LocaXion RTLS
High-precision movement data capture of major assets.
Digital Twin
Raw coordinates translated into discrete, location-based KPIs.
QNR ERP Integration
Metrics fed into ERP via high-velocity Web Services.
Optional: RTLS data can support validation of McKinsey strategic initiatives, providing empirical proof of productivity gains.
How RTLS Works
From Location Data to Production Intelligence
Ceiling-mounted anchors track tagged assets in real-time. The Digital Twin converts coordinates into actionable KPIs.
Tag & Detect
UWB tags on products transmit signals to ceiling-mounted RTLS anchors.
Locate & Map
Positions are mapped to station and buffer geofences across the production floor.
Analyze & Push
Digital Twin calculates KPIs from zone transitions, dwell times, and buffer queues, then pushes to ERP.
Key Performance Indicators
Strategic Levers for All Main Products
Phase 1 delivers automated reporting on five strategic KPIs designed to surface hidden inefficiencies.
Throughput Velocity Index (TVI)
Rate at which a product traverses the end-to-end value stream. Real-time progression through defined "Linear Gates".
Automated Cycle Time Variance (ACTV)
Delta between real-time station occupancy and "Standard Work" allotment. Automated "Takt-time" tracking in and outside geofences.
WIP Aging & Stagnation Alerting
Identification of assets exceeding 2-sigma dwell time in any NVA (non-value add) zone.
Inter-Process Latency (IPL)
Measurement of transit time between production stages.
Process Heatmap
Heat-map visualization of asset accumulation within the linear flow.
Basic Metrics
Advanced Analytics
Flow Stability Score
Measures how often WIP returns to prior zones (rework loops, missing parts, failed inspection). Outputs loop count per unit and flow stability index.
Hidden WIP / Dark Inventory
Assets stationary too long in non-approved or "orphan zones." Surfaces count, hours, and cost tied up in misplaced inventory.
Critical Path Loss Attribution
For each unit, identifies the single biggest time-loss event. Turns RTLS into a schedule truth engine.
Investment
Rough Order of Magnitude
Phase 1 investment breakdown. All figures subject to site survey and scope confirmation.
| Category | Line Item | Description | Qty | Unit Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hardware | UWB RTLS Anchors | Industrial-grade ceiling-mounted anchors | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| | | UWB Asset Tags | Rugged tags for major products (IP67) | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Infrastructure | Network & Cabling | PoE switches, Ethernet, mounting hardware | 1 | TBD | TBD |
Software | Digital Twin Platform | Location engine, geofencing, KPI dashboards | 1 | TBD | TBD |
| | | ERP Integration Module | Web Services API connector to QNR / SAP | 1 | TBD | TBD |
Services | Site Survey & Calibration | On-site assessment, anchor planning, calibration | 1 | TBD | TBD |
| | | Deployment & Commissioning | Hardware install, config, testing | 1 | TBD | TBD |
| | | Training & Knowledge Transfer | Operator + admin training, documentation | 1 | TBD | TBD |
Recurring | Annual Platform License | Digital Twin SaaS subscription | 1 | TBD | TBD |
| | | Support & Maintenance | Technical support, firmware updates, monitoring | 1 | TBD | TBD |
| Total Investment | TBD | ||||
Timeline
16-Week Deployment Plan
From site survey to go-live. Drag bars to adjust in edit mode.