RFID, The ultimate technology for industry

What is RFID?

RFID stands for radio frequency identification. It is an automatic identification technology whereby digital data is encoded in an RFID tag or "smart label" and is captured by a reader using radio waves. Put simply, RFID is similar to barcode technology but uses radio waves to capture data from tags, rather than optically scanning the barcodes on a label. RFID does not require a line of sight to read its stored data. RFID systems greatly streamline inventory and asset tracking, virtually eliminating human error while providing instant, detailed records of the movement of assets.

The RFID system consists of the following important parts:

• RFID Reader is a device used to communicate with RFID tags. It sends and receives radio signals to and from RFID tags.
• RFID Tag is responsible for storing various data and sending data to RFID Reader when receiving radio wave signals. It can store data such as identification numbers or serial numbers, configuration commands, or other data. The amount of data stored by the tag depends on the type of tag and its memory capacity.
• RFID Printer is a special device that can print labels and encode embedded RFID tags. The RFID printer encodes data into the RFID tag and prints the image data on the label at the same time.
• RFID Software is responsible for processing various data from RFID tags and storing the data in the computer system

Benefits of RFID with Warehouse Management System

Warehouse Management System (WMS) is an important tool in warehouse management. When used in conjunction with RFID, it is a technology that helps warehouse management become more efficient. By using RFID tags to track and identify the location of goods accurately, increasing the accuracy of product delivery or reducing the time in the storage process

1. Product tracking and quantity

Helps WMS systems track product movements accurately and quickly without having to scan manually. Online warehouse systems help reduce time and errors in various processes such as receiving goods into the warehouse, storing goods, and shipping.

2. Increase the accuracy of product management

Helps increase the accuracy of identifying products entering and leaving the warehouse, whether in the process of retrieving goods to prepare for shipping or in the process of counting goods and checking stock. The WMS system makes decisions about product management accurate and fast.

3. Reduce work process time

Help reduce time in various processes significantly because the warehouse system does not require manual scanning or barcodes to identify products. The WMS system makes warehouse processes faster and more efficient.

4. Accurate stock checking

Helps to check stock quickly and accurately. The warehouse system also allows staff to check products in the warehouse without having to move them at all, reducing time and costs in the stock checking process.

5. Shipping accuracy check

Helps to check the accuracy of the shipping process, such as checking whether the prepared products match the items in the order. The warehouse system helps reduce shipping errors and increases customer satisfaction.