The use of RFID has been substantially beneficial in a wide range of applications. From inventory tracking to logistics, RFID allows for faster tracking on assets while saving money at the same time. For those who haven’t incorporated RFID technology into their daily operations, I would strongly suggest it. Rather than scanning barcodes, RFID technology allows a sensor to pick up the data without scanning. Shipments can either pass through a sensor, or a mobile scanner can walk past the RFID chip to collect the information you need. As it makes inventory and supply chain data collection easier and less time consuming, RFID may be more relevant and beneficial to you than you think…
Here are the benefits of RFID:
Asset Management:
- Continuously track the location of various tools and equipment
- Alert systems when assets are moved
- Locate an asset’s last-known whereabouts
- Employee clock-in and clock-out
Inventory Tracking:
- Track stock of important inventory
- Plan purchasing based on inventory levels
- Instant inventory reports
- Rapidly document incoming inventory shipments
- Locate lost inventory items
Logistics:
- Instantly locate packages and shipments
- Quickly update logistical software
- Report what items are carried out of and in to the facility
- Stronger control of supply chain
Where permanent sensors require installation, mobile RFID scanners like the Honeywell Optimus 5900 are more versatile and offer additional benefits. Inventory tracking with the Optimus 5900 can be completed by simply walking past the inventory rather than having the inventory go through a sensor. These mobile RFID scanners save time and money when tracking and reporting on the everyday operations of your facility. For more information about the Honeywell Optimus 5900 or other supply chain management and tracking solutions, contact L-Tron Corporation at info@L-Tron.com or call our toll free number at (800) 830-9523.
To see how the Optimus 5900 works, check out the scanner in action here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVJSKpNPVY8