12/26/2015 IPK, NTNU 1 RFID case 1: RFID and VCV (Value Chain Visibility) in Airbus Business Prof. Kesheng Wang Knowledge Discovery Laboratory (KDL) Department of Production and Quality Engineering, NTNU

12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU Outlines n Airbus corporate challenges n History of RFID in Airbus n Introduction to Visibility n The Value Chain Visibility Program n Some examples n Conclusion

12/26/2015 KDL seminar 2010, IPK, NTNU 349 Airbus Corporate Challenges n 18 design/manufacturing/assembly sites across the world n Exchange rate pressure n New aircraft programs (A380, A400M, A350, A320 NEO) n Production rate increase n Clear focus on enterprise eco-efficiency Constant pressure for continuous improvement and innovation

NTNU Why increase visibility? Why RFID 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 4 Improving visibility is a pre-requisite to improve the way of working and deliver business savings

NTNU  All business savings come from improving a “way of working” i.e. process  Level of visibility and measurability determines level of process improvement  RFID is a promising enabler which can help to improve level of visibility, measurability and savings 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 5

History of RFID in Airbus n Started piloting the RFID technology as early as the year n By 2006, 15 projects across Airbus. (Separated) n In 2007, VCV program was taken to lunch a company-wide program. 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 649

NTNU The Business Radar Concept 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 7 Accurate streamlined efficient operations + = + = RFID = Airbus business Radar

What is VCV and RFID ? n Company approach to improve business processes through better visibility n Scope is focused on big picture; Airbus value chain not functional islands n RFID is seen as a key enabler to improve visibility & business processes n Airbus is taking an integrated and Value chain approach for the application of RFID across its business processes 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 849

NTNU Total Life-cycle Visibility 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 9 Different RFID enablers are used for different process

NTNU Integrated into a Standard Corporate Sofeware Platform 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 10

NTNU Tooling Management: A400M Wing Assembly Line, UK BENEFITS:  Automated tool booking in/out and worker association.  Optimized Maintnance and calibrartion cycles.  No tools search time, less work stoppage.  Expansion: 65, 000 tools in UK and Germany 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 11

Tooling & Logistics Management: A350 FAL, Toulouse Benifits: n Automated tools booking in/out n No tools search time, less work stoppage n Automated logistics tracking 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 1249

NTNU Configuration Management: A330 FAL, Toulouse BENEFITS  Automated and Digital Attestation Process  Faster Cycle Time and Reduced Paperwork  Improved Configuration Management  Expansion: A320, A380 + A350 final assembly lines 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 13

NTNU Visiblity of Working in Process (WIP): A380 Assembly Sites BENEFITS  Automatic and real-time visibility of industrial processes  Automatic monitoring of processes and variations  Key enabler for Lean Improvements  Expension: All A380 Assembly 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 14

In-service configuration, Repair and Maintenance Reminder of Scope n A350 XWB target is 3000 parts / 700 part numbers per aircraft n All parts that are serialized, line replaceable, repairable or with a life limit Why is Airbus doing this? n Strong confirmed interest from 34 airlines/MROs n Validated studies with airlines/MRO confirm multi €M savings per actor First A350 XWB: Technology Maturity and Readiness Tests n RFID parts for MSN 1 have been delivered by OEMs + successfully tested n All involved OEMs are on track for first customer aircraft (MSN 4) The use of RFID part marking on A350 XWB will help enable benefit for all actors across the value chain 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 1549

NTNU NEXT STEPS: In-Service Configuration, Repair and Maintenance Continue support to supply chain partners Interoperability assessment of multiple RFID system components Chips, tag, readers and software Guidance and Support to Airlines Answer customer questions and provide early adopter support Share Airbus experience and guide technology use cases RFID Beyond A350 XWB deployments Decision taken to expand RFID tags on parts on all Airbus aircraft Life-vest & seats across Airbus fleet (2013) 1st aircraft manufacturer to introduce RFID on its aircraft (A350 XWB) 1st aircraft manufacturer to introduce RFID across fleet (A320/330/380) 12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU 16

12/26/2015 SIO 3060 Ch. 31, CI in IMS, IPK, NTNU Conclusions n Airbus recognises RFID as a key enabler for improving processes n Airbus is taking an integrated & end to end approach to the use of RFID across all business processes through a single corporate programme n Airbus is actively working with airline, supply chain and industrial partners to develop an approach that maximises benefits to all actors n Airbus is working with major industry players, standards bodies and authorities to ensure inter-operable RFID solutions Airbus is using RFID as a BUSINESS RADAR to help build a DIGITAL and FLY BY WIRE view of the supply chain and its business operations