With the continuous development of IoT technology, RFID tags are playing an increasing role in supply chain management. RFID tags can help companies achieve real-time monitoring and management of cargo transportation, warehousing and other links, and improve supply chain efficiency and visibility. Let us discuss the application of RFID tags in supply chain management.
Basic principles of RFID tags
RFID transfers information from the tag reader to the RFID tag through the energy transfer in the electromagnetic field, realizing information exchange. The RFID system consists of RFID tags, readers, antennas and background software. There are two types of RFID tags: passive and active. Passive RFID tags have no batteries and are activated and transmit information by the electromagnetic waves of the reader. Active RFID tags have built-in batteries and can actively send signals. RFID tags can be installed on the surface or inside of items, so they can be matched with different forms of items.
Application of RFID tags in supply chain management
1.Warehousing management: RFID tags can be used to mark the information of each shelf, each cargo space and each warehouse area, allowing warehouse managers to quickly and accurately find the required items, improving the efficiency of warehousing management. During the warehouse entry and exit operations, RFID tags can automatically record item information, quantity, storage time and other information to ensure the accuracy and real-time nature of inventory information.
2.Logistics management: RFID tags can be installed on transportation tools and items to achieve real-time monitoring of items and transportation tools. Through RFID tags, companies can obtain the location and status information of goods in real time, determine the arrival time and transportation route of goods, avoid loss or delay of goods, and improve logistics management efficiency.
3.Production management: RFID tags can be installed on the production line to monitor and manage the production process. Through RFID tags, companies can understand the completion status, work efficiency and abnormal conditions of each production link in real time, make timely adjustments and optimizations, and improve production efficiency and quality.
Advantages of RFID tags in supply chain management
1.Improve the visibility of the supply chain: RFID tags can realize real-time monitoring and management of items, allowing enterprises to know the location, status, quantity and other information of items at any time, improving the visibility of supply chain management.
2.Improve supply chain management efficiency: RFID tags can automatically identify and record item information, avoiding the tedious work of manual recording and searching, and improving supply chain management efficiency.
3.Reduce logistics management costs: RFID tags can help companies realize real-time monitoring of item transportation, avoid loss or delay of goods, and reduce logistics management costs.
RFID technology is convenient, safe and efficient, and can be combined with other technologies to meet different supply chain management needs. Especially in the rapidly changing supply chain system, it is of great significance to use RFID technology to achieve real-time data monitoring, economic efficiency and logistics cost savings. In the future, with the continuous development and improvement of RFID technology, its applications in production, logistics and other aspects will continue to expand and expand.
