Now, operations and maintenance staff can see live locations of all critical assets on a map, receive instant alerts when assets move unexpectedly or stay idle too long, and navigate directly to them – all through a user-friendly interface. This project has transformed RFID data from an unwieldy backend system into an advanced asset visualisation solution.

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PlantQuest integrated its OneView platform with thefacility’s RFID asset tracking system. This solution layer brought togetherlive RFID signals, interactive maps, and intelligent alerting to address allthe pain points:

• Real-Time Asset Mapping: Every mobile asset tag now appears as a live icon on the PlantQuest digital map of the facility. The moment an RFID reader detects a tagged item, its location updates on the map automatically. Staff can simply search for an asset by name or ID, and OneView instantly zooms to its current position, highlighting which room or area it’s in. Different asset categories (e.g. raw material drums, portable totes, calibration tools, safety gear) are color-coded on the map for quick identification. This visual, real-time “tracker” means no more cross-referencing RFID data with complex maps– anyone can see where everything is at a glance.

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• Geofencing & Instant Alerts: PlantQuest configured smart geofences around defined areas such as storage rooms, production zones, and shipping bays. Now, if a tagged asset enters or leaves a designated area, the system triggers an immediate notification. For example, if a sensitive instrument is taken out of its approved zone, supervisors get alerted on their dashboard or via email/SMS. Likewise, the platform monitors dwell times: if an asset hasn’t moved from a location within a pre-set time (e.g. a pallet sitting in a corridor for 48 hours), it flags it for follow-up. These proactive alerts ensure that nothing goes missing or stays overlooked; the team is automatically informed of asset movements that matter.

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• Historical Playback & Asset Trails: The solution logs all asset location changes over time and makes this history accessible through the interface. Users can select an asset and view its “trail” on the map, seeing where it has been over the past days or weeks. This historical insight is invaluable for audits and process improvement. Supervisors now have a manner of identifying if a piece of visually identifying bottlenecks where assets accumulate.

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• Unified 2D/3D Visualization: The RFID tracking capabilities were implemented on top of the same rich visual interface delivered in our other site projects. Users still have access to the full 2D maps and 360° panoramic views of each area. This means when an asset’s location is shown in a particular room, staff can virtually “enter” that room in 360° mode to see the environment. By uniting live tracking with visual context, the system provides unparalleled situational awareness – it’s not just a blip on a map, but a real-world view of where the item is.

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• User-Friendly Interface & Navigation: As with the SAP integration, the RFID tracking solution is accessible via web browsers and tablets, using the same OneView app. This common interface means minimal training was required – the maintenance and operations teams were already familiar with PlantQuest from the earlier project. When an alert comes in or when someone needs a specific tool, user can use the tablet to get way-finding directions straight to the asset’s location. The indoor navigation guides them floor to floor if needed, eliminating wasted time wandering around. This consistency across site systems fosters user adoption and makes the tool a daily part of operations.

With the RFID visualisation project now live, the facility is already experiencing significant improvements in mobile asset management efficiency. While formal metrics are being collected, the immediate impacts are evident:

• Proactive Asset Control: The introduction of geofence and inactivity alerts means the facility can address issues before they escalate. Teams no longer discovers problems days or hours late; they are informed in real time and can take action promptly.

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• Improved Operational Efficiency: By visualizing asset movements and usage patterns, the site has gained insights to streamline operations. They can see, for example, that certain shared tools are underutilized in one building but overutilized in another, prompting reallocation to balance workloads. The ability to track assets across departments on one platform has broken down silos – maintenance, production, and logistics teams are all using the same live information.

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• Scalable Solution for Future Needs: This RFID integration has not only solved current challenges but also positioned the facility for the future. The PlantQuest system can scale to track additional assets as the site grows or if new RFID tags are added to other item categories. In essence, the site now has a modern, extensible asset intelligence system. It transforms raw RFID data into actionable information and sets the stage for more IoT-driven innovations, keeping the facility at the forefront of operational technology.