Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is enabling companies to see further into the supply chain than ever before, providing more accurate real-time information and improvements in process efficiency. The increased visibility can result in faster inventory turns, less shrinkage, reduced labor and higher material flow through your warehouse or distribution center. Greater efficiency means RFID-enabled processes take less time and effort; entire pallets of product can be recognized in seconds without the need to break them down, and cycle counting inventory can be accomplished in hours or even minutes instead of days.
Advantages of RFID over other forms of automatic identification:
- Ability to hold greater amounts of data
- Line-of-sight not required, can read tags through a variety of substances
- Greater effective read range
- More durable than most other forms of labeling
Benefits of RFID Implementation
- Greater supply chain visibility through real-time monitoring of virtually any resource
- Reductions in stock-outs, required inventory levels and unnecessary reorders
- Automatic data harvesting to provide a foundation for more accurate forecasts, trend analysis and demand planning
- Quicker reaction times to sudden fluctuations in inventory levels
- Capabilities to keep a full audit train on each tag, and therefore each item or container
- Ability to read multiple tags simultaneously through a variety of materials lets you perform non-invasive quality control instantly
- Sharing EPC information quickly with a vast number of partners helps keep your efforts coordinated and accurate
The supply chain has been a valuable proving ground for RFID. ASAP Automation has facilities operating today that take advantage of RFID in many different applications, so we understand that every RFID system is unique. From partnering with industry-proven compliance experts to developing fully integrated RFID solutions, we work with you to make your pilots and implementations successful.
