The combination of logistics express and RFID technology

logistics and express delivery are an important part of modern society. They involve all aspects of people's lives, work, and study. RFID technology is a radio frequency identification technology that can realize automatic identification and data exchange of items through radio waves. The application of RFID technology in logistics express delivery can realize the full tracking and tracing of items, automated warehousing, outgoing warehouse, inventory and allocation, automated receipt, verification and feedback, etc., and improve the reliability, real-time and visualization of logistics information. Improve the core competitiveness of logistics and express delivery.

Logistics express delivery refers to the process of transporting goods from one location to another, involving multiple links such as production, warehousing, transportation, and distribution. The efficiency and quality of logistics and express delivery directly affect customer satisfaction and the competitiveness of enterprises. In order to improve the level of logistics and express delivery, many companies have begun to introduce RFID technology, that is, radio frequency identification technology, to realize the automated collection, transmission and processing of logistics information.

RFID technology is a technology that uses radio waves for data communication. It consists of three parts: RFID tags, RFID Readers and RFID middleware. An RFID tag is a miniature electronic device that can be embedded or attached to an item. It can Store the item's unique identification code and other related information, such as name, specifications, origin, price, etc. An RFID reader is a device that can read and write RFID tags. It can conduct two-way communication with RFID tags through radio waves to obtain or modify the tag's information. RFID middleware is a software that connects RFID readers and back-end databases. It can filter, convert, integrate and analyze RFID data to realize the management and application of logistics information.

The application of RFID technology in logistics and express delivery mainly includes the following aspects:

·In the production process, RFID technology can realize automatic identification and traceability of items, improving production efficiency and quality. For example, RFID tags can be embedded or attached during the production process of items to record the production date, batch, inspection results and other information of the items to facilitate subsequent Logistics Management and quality control.

·In the warehousing process, RFID technology can realize automated entry, exit, inventory and inventory management of items, improving warehousing efficiency and accuracy. For example, RFID readers can be installed at the entrance, exit, passage and other locations of the warehouse to realize automated registration, verification, statistics and positioning of items, reducing manual operations and errors.

·In the transportation process, RFID technology can realize automated tracking and monitoring of items, improving transportation safety and timeliness. For example, RFID readers can be installed on vehicles, containers, pallets and other locations of transportation vehicles to realize automated loading, unloading, inspection and tracking of items and prevent loss, damage and delays of items.

·In the distribution process, RFID technology can realize automated sorting, distribution and receipt of items, improving distribution efficiency and customer satisfaction. For example, RFID readers can be installed on sorting machines, sorting tables, sorting trucks, etc. in distribution centers to realize automated sorting, distribution and loading of items, reducing distribution time and costs. RFID readers can also be installed in stores, express cabinets, distribution points and other locations at distribution points to realize automated receipt, verification and feedback of items, improving customer trust and satisfaction.

The application of RFID technology in logistics express delivery can not only improve the reliability, real-time and visualization of logistics information, but also reduce logistics costs, improve logistics efficiency and optimize logistics processes, thus enhancing the competitiveness and profitability of logistics enterprises.

In order to illustrate the application effect of RFID technology in logistics and express delivery, Amazon’s case sharing is provided:

Amazon has used RFID technology to establish the world's most advanced intelligent warehousing system, achieving the ability to process 300,000 items per hour, greatly optimizing storage space and resources. Amazon’s smart warehousing system mainly includes the following aspects:

·Accurate inventory information: Amazon’s intelligent warehouse management technology can achieve continuous dynamic inventory, and the inventory accuracy rate reaches 99.99%2. Through RFID technology, Amazon can monitor the location, status and quantity of each product in real time to avoid inventory backlogs and out-of-stocks.

Amazon warehouse uses RFID technology to achieve intelligent management

·Accurately predict and allocate inventory: During peak business periods, Amazon can accurately predict inventory demand through big data analysis, and make preparations in terms of distribution planning, transportation capacity allocation, and terminal distribution, balancing inventory costs and services. level. Through RFID technology, Amazon can dynamically adjust the distribution and replenishment of inventory based on the sales situation and geographical location of the goods, and improve the inventory turnover rate.

·Efficient warehousing operations, reducing labor costs: Amazon’s smart warehousing system adopts the form of a three-dimensional warehouse and a distribution and sorting center, consisting of three-dimensional shelves, rail lane stackers, inbound and outbound pallet conveyor systems, detection and reading systems, and communications System, automatic control system, computer monitoring and management, etc., integrating automatic control, automatic transportation, automatic sorting before the site and automatic transportation in the site. Through RFID technology, the warehousing operation is highly automated and intelligent, which greatly improves the efficiency of warehousing. Efficiency and accuracy reduce labor costs and error rates.

All in all, the application prospects of RFID technology in logistics and express delivery are very broad. Compared with traditional barcode technology, the advantages of RFID technology have achieved multiple developments in productivity, demonstrating the profound impact and immeasurable value of RFID technology on the logistics and express delivery industry. If enterprises want to further improve their intelligence and optimize transportation costs, RFID technology will be a suitable choice.