Automating Material Delivery Records

Authors

Joo Hyoung (Jay) Lee
Bob McCullouch

Recommended Citation

Lee, J. H., and B. McCullouch. Automating Material Delivery Records. Publication FHWA/IN/JTRP-2007/26. Joint Transportation Research Program, Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 2008. https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284313440

DOI

10.5703/1288284313440

Abstract

This project investigated methods on automating field data collection of materials. The method chosen and investigated was bar codes. The automated process requires material suppliers to produce delivery forms that can be recorded and tracked using bar codes. The report describes a system configuration that shows a conceptual process to electronically transfer materials information between the material supplier, trucking company, INDOT personnel and contractor. Other activities reported include survey results from other state transportation agencies, material suppliers, and concrete paving companies. Also, investigated was how to interface with SiteManager software. Recommendations described hardware options for using bar codes and industry reaction to using bar coded delivery tickets.

Report Number

FHWA/IN/JTRP-2007/26

Keywords

materials delivery, automatic identification system, bar code, delivery tickets, SPR-3083

SPR Number

3083

Performing Organization

Joint Transportation Research Program

Sponsoring Organization

Indiana Department of Transportation

Publisher Place

West Lafayette, Indiana

Date of this Version

2008