Application of FRID in intelligent warehousing and logistics management system

1. System application background

As competition becomes increasingly fierce, various companies are working hard to save costs and improve work efficiency. System integration is one of the main ways for enterprises to improve efficiency, but the system integration of various enterprises has always stayed on the IT system itself. As a bridge that connects the physical world with existing IT systems, RFID technology can effectively integrate the enterprise's production and supply systems with the enterprise's IT system, which can greatly improve the efficiency of the enterprise and enhance the competition of the enterprise. force.

At present, logistics management systems usually use barcode labels or manual documents to support the management of various aspects of their own logistics. However, barcodes are easy to copy, are not anti-fouling, and are not moisture-proof, as well as the tediousness of manually writing documents, which can easily cause problems. Human losses have always caused defects in domestic Logistics Management, especially warehousing.

With the application of wireless radio frequency electronic tags, the latest technological product, the above problems can be fundamentally solved. The RFID application solution is Mobil's comprehensive solution for the application of RFID in the logistics field. It provides enterprises with RFID application model analysis to realize the automation, informatization and intelligence needs of enterprise logistics operations, and at the same time realizes RFID technology and enterprise informatization. The seamless connection of the system ensures that RFID technology can maximize its effectiveness in corporate logistics operations.

2. System composition

An RFID system has three components:

1. RFID tag

     RFID tags, in which the chip will Store unique identification and other updated information, can also have various packaging forms from the appearance. From the perspective of power supply mode, tags are divided into two types: active and passive.

2. RFID Card reader

     The RFID card Reader shoulders the important responsibility of reading any RFID tag within the monitoring range in real time, and is responsible for transmitting the read information to the background software system through an appropriate network. 3. RFID middleware

     RFID middleware is the "heart" of the entire system. It obtains various real-time information about front-end tags and performs real-time processing according to customer needs.

     Because RFID tags have read and write capabilities, they are particularly suitable for situations where data content needs to be changed frequently. It plays a role in data collection and transmission of system instructions. It is widely used in warehouse management, transportation management, production management, and materials in the supply chain. tracking, carrier and shelf identification.

3. System structure diagram

Practice has fully proved that the use of RFID technology can produce great economic benefits. Mainly from the following aspects:

     1. Combining logistics management with radio frequency identification technology can efficiently complete various business operations, improve logistics management, and enhance efficiency and value;

2. Improve the identification rate of items during the processing of each link in the supply chain. It is possible to identify multiple items at the same time without opening the box for inspection, thereby improving the efficiency of logistics operations;

     3. Reduce the operation cycle, improve the real-time nature of operation data, dynamically grasp the operation situation in real time, and realize visual management of the entire material process;

     4. The use of radio frequency technology can greatly improve the efficiency and accuracy of the picking and distribution process, speed up distribution, reduce labor and reduce distribution costs;

     5. Meet customers’ requirements for timely feedback on item information, strengthen supply chain operation efficiency, and improve service levels.

4. Application fields

     As RFID technology gradually matures, its applications are becoming more and more widespread. RFID front-end equipment (tags, card readers) combined with enterprise core systems can be widely used in the fields of supply chain and logistics management, effectively solving the input/output of various business operation data in the supply chain, and the control and tracking of business processes. , as well as problems such as reducing error rates.

1.Retail link

     RFID can improve retailers' inventory management, enable timely replenishment, effectively track transportation and inventory, improve efficiency, and reduce errors. At the same time, smart labels can monitor the expiration date of certain time-sensitive products; stores can also use RFID systems to implement automatic scanning and billing at the checkout counter, thus replacing manual payment collection.

     RFID tags are extremely attractive in the sales process at the end of the supply chain, especially in supermarkets, because they eliminate manual intervention in the tracking process and can generate 100% accurate business data.

2. Storage link

     In warehouses, the most widespread use of radio frequency technology is for accessing goods and inventory counting. It can be used to automate inventory and pickup operations. In the entire warehouse management, the receipt plan, pickup plan, shipping plan, etc. formulated by the supply chain planning system are combined with radio frequency identification technology to efficiently complete various business operations, such as designated stacking areas, shelf pickup, and Replenishment etc. In this way, the accuracy and speed of operations are enhanced, service quality is improved, costs are reduced, labor and inventory space are saved, and at the same time, the entire logistics process is reduced due to product misplacement, wrong delivery, theft, damage, inventory, and shipments. Losses caused by errors, etc.

     Another benefit of RFID technology is the reduction of manpower during inventory counting. The design of RFID is to automate the registration of goods. There is no need for manual inspection or barcode scanning during inventory, which is faster and more accurate and reduces losses. RFID solutions provide accurate information about inventory status, allowing managers to quickly identify and correct operational inefficiencies, enabling rapid delivery and minimizing storage costs.

3.Transportation link

     In transportation management, RFID tags are attached to goods and vehicles transported in transit, and RFID receiving and forwarding devices are installed at some checkpoints along the transportation line. After the receiving device receives the RFID tag information, it is uploaded to the communication satellite together with the location information of the receiving place, and then the satellite transmits it to the transportation dispatch center and enters it into the database.

4. Delivery/distribution link

     In the distribution process, the use of radio frequency technology can greatly speed up the speed of distribution and improve the efficiency and accuracy of the picking and distribution process. It can also reduce labor and distribution costs.

If all goods arriving at the central distribution center are RFID tagged, when entering the central distribution center, the pallet passes through a reader and reads the tag content on all the boxes on the pallet. The system checks this information against shipping records to detect possible errors and then updates the RFID tag with the latest location and status of the item. This ensures precise inventory control and even knows exactly how many boxes are currently in transit, the origin and destination of the transfer, and expected arrival time.

5.Production link

The application of RFID technology in the manufacturing process can complete the operation of automated production lines, realize the identification and tracking of raw materials, parts, semi-finished products and finished products throughout the production line, reduce manual identification costs and error rates, and improve efficiency and benefits. Especially on assembly lines that adopt the JIT (Just-in-Time) production method, raw materials and parts must be delivered to the Library-borrowing-machine-touch-query-intelligent-terminal-all-in-one-machine.html target='_blank'>workstation on time. After adopting RFID technology, it is possible to quickly and accurately find the raw materials and parts required for the workstation from a wide range of inventory by identifying electronic tags. RFID technology can also help managers send out replenishment information in a timely manner according to production progress, achieve balanced and stable production on the assembly line, and also strengthen quality control and tracking.