Direct Part Marking at Ford Motor Company

Direct Part Marking Manufactured Product Traceability Implementation: Manufacturers see an increasing need to address full life cycle traceability. In certain industries, leading companies are marking 2D codes directly onto parts. Direct Part Mark identification offers the ability to track monitor and manage parts that range in value and size. Many implementations require mobile devices, in addition to stationary readers, to track components. This Brief discusses the advantages of Direct Part Marking, the value of DPM mobile devices, and Ford Motor Company's program in this area.

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By Steve Banker

Summary

Manufacturers see an increasing need to address full life cycle traceability. In certain industries, leading companies are marking 2D codes directly onto parts. Direct Part Mark identification offers the ability to track monitor and manage parts that range in value and size. Many implementations require mobile devices, in addition to stationary readers, to track components. This Brief discusses the advantages of Direct Part Marking, the value of DPM mobile devices, and Ford Motor Company's program in this area.

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