RFID Benefits

RFID offers higher data storage capacities higher identification speeds and greater immediacy and accuracy of data collection. An increasing number of supply chain management companies worldwide are embracing RFID technology to identify multiple items in a single container - a feat that is not possible with barcoding systems. The technology's enhanced accuracy and security in data collection makes it an ideal data collection platform for the healthcare pharmaceutical manufacturing warehousing, logistics and retail sectors, for the following reasons:

No Line of Sight

• Less time for reading, resulting in faster processing
• Tag readable through non-metallic material, i.e. hardened plastic coatings, grease, dirt and paint
• Tag can be hidden or placed inside a container
• Tag orientation is less critical
• Greater resistance to scratches and physical abuse
•  Longer read distances
•  Information in tag is more secure

Decentralized Data Collection - Tag Dependent

• No database connect needed, hence less infrastructure cost
•  Information on demand, hence no waiting for data

Easy Integration into Existing Processes

• High employee acceptance
• Reduction of human error
• Improved quality assurance
• Small surface area requirement

Read/Write Operations

• Tags can be rewritten in real time as the items move through the supply chain
• Long life: reusable, rewritable

Simultaneous Identification (Anti-Collision)

• RFID systems can simultaneously capture data from and write onto many tags within antenna range
• Easy identification of the different data blocks

Rapid and Easy Reading

• Readers can capture up to 200 tags per second
• Label can be read while in motion
• Faster processing of items

Data Storage - Tag Dependent

• Store large amounts of data - up to 4 KB
• Greater accuracy in data retrieval
• Reduced data errors

Maintenance Free

• No maintenance needed for passive tags