Development of Procedures for Withdrawing and Returning Tools in the Maintenance Department of an Automotive Parts Manufacturing Company by Applying QR Code Technology

Abstract

This research aims to: 1) record information on picking up and returning tools to the maintenance department using QR Code 2) Create a QR Code user manual for picking up and returning tools for the maintenance department; and 3) reduce the number of lost tools in the maintenance department. From collecting data from the maintenance department, it was found that the recording of picking up and return data was not continuous. The researcher then analysed the cause of the problem using a fishbone diagram, why-why principle. The researcher therefore solved the problem by creating a VS Code program to design websites. and creating a QR Code user manual for picking up and returning tools. The research findings are as follows: 1) before the update recording information on picking up and returning tools use the recorded form on the specified paper. The lost withdrawal and return data for January - June and September - December 2023 totaled 10 months, which after improvements. By using QR Code technology to record information on withdrawing and returning tools for 2 months, namely January 2024, there were 29 withdrawals and returns, and February 2024, there were 31 withdrawals and returns using QR Code technology. The company has a database of tools that are 100% accurate and continuously recorded. 2) Installation of QR Code and user manual in the maintenance department to understand the correct working procedures. And 3) The maintenance department has requested to order lost tools valued at 2,093 baht and after renovation By using QR Code technology, there are no requests to purchase hand tools that are lost. The company was able to reduce orders by an average of 209.3 baht per month and 2,511.6 baht per year.