Application of RFID tags in supply chain management

With the advancement of globalization and the continuous upgrading of supply chain management, traditional management models and technologies can no longer meet the needs of modern industries, and the application of RFID technology also provides new possibilities for supply chain management. In this article, we will explore the use of RFID tags in inventory management and order tracking, as well as its impact on supply chain management.

RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology is an automatic identification technology that realizes automatic identification and tracking of items and Assets by identifying and reading information on electronic tags. RFID technology tags include passive electronic tags and active active electronic tags.

Passive tags do not require batteries and work by using electromagnetic waves generated by the receiving reader as an energy source. They can transmit data within the command range.

Active tags, on the other hand, are battery-powered and have the ability to send signals beyond the command range. Compared with passive tags, active tags are more suitable for long-distance item location tracking and tracing.

1. Application of RFID tags in inventory management

Inventory tracking. The previous inventory management model was to record inventory quantity and status through manual inventory at certain intervals. However, this model is inefficient and prone to errors. The application of RFID technology can solve this problem. RFID tags can be affixed to items and items can be quickly scanned using RFID identification equipment, eliminating manual reading time and labor to maintain complex inventory systems, enabling fast and efficient tracking and management of inventory.

In addition, in large warehouses and logistics centers, RFID technology can also use readers to monitor inventory levels in real time and respond to inventory changes through data analysis, improving inventory operation efficiency and the accuracy of new inventory delivery orders.

Inventory expiration tracking. For inventory categories that require special management, RFID technology can track item expiration time information, remind personnel in real time to carry out timely sales or processing work, and shorten the time remaining in inventory to prevent items from becoming expired and unusable.

2. Application of RFID tags in order tracking

Supply chain visualization. RFID technology can be applied to order tracking and Logistics Management. Tag orders with RFID tags and place them in the dispatch area to track order location, status and shipping status in real time. For Engineering processing production or batch orders, all orders in the same delivery order number can be tracked uniformly without unpacking and inspection to achieve visual management of orders.

Transportation monitoring. By using RFID tags to track the location and status of orders and logistics transportation vehicles, you can detect in real time whether the freight vehicles have arrived at the designated logistics center, and reasonably arrange the transportation routes of the freight vehicles.

RFID technology is easy to use, 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.