The term RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) describes the use
of radio frequency signals to provide automatic identification
of items. RFID is similar to bar code technology with
additional benefits such as:
- Non-contact, non-line-of-sight reading.
- Read/Write capabilities.
- Ability to function under a variety of environmental
conditions.
- Provides a high-level of data integrity.
An RFID system typically includes the following components:
- An RFID transponder or tag that contains data about an
item.
- An antenna used to transmit the RF signals between the
reader and the RFID device.
- An RF transceiver that generates the RF signals.
- A reader that receives RF transmissions from an RFID
devices and passes the data to the host for processing.
- Application-specific software to manage the information.
The benefits of RFID Technology sound promising, especially for
applications in logistics and supply chain management. This is
particularly the case for RFID in the Ultra High Frequency (UHF)
range, which makes it possible to track objects over a distance
of about three meters. RFID has emerged as a premier
solution for tracking raw materials, tracking of work in
progress and finished goods through the global supply chain,
asset tracking, and supply chain security. RFID is generally
regarded as a way to bring visibility and intelligence to the
very edge of the enterprise and supply chain.
WHIZTEC uses industry standard RFID tags in its turnkey
solutions to the customers to deliver real-time
asset visibility and management to retail, warehousing,
transportation and manufacturing. The middleware for RFID and
our ERP help customers to reduce out-of-stock problems,
automate proof-of-delivery (PoD) and reduced charge backs,
enhance supply chain security and gain more timely and more
granular business intelligence.
If you are looking for a RFID solution, please contact sales@whiztec.com.
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