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RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

RFID

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a technology that

promises to revolutionize the way in which the products move

across the supply chain all the way from the manufacturer to the

consumer. With the ability to collect and distribute information

without human intervention along the supply pipeline, RFID is in

an enviable position to create collaborative interlinks between

suppliers, manufacturers, movers and customers thus improving

efficiencies, accuracy, speed to market and quality and hence

reducing true costs and total cost of ownership for everyone

along the way.

What is RFID

RFID is a technology that utilizes radio waves at certain

frequencies to communicate data through the IT structure to the

various business processes in an organization. It is a business

approach to obtain information about products accurately, fast,

efficiently and in real time so the business processes can function

in a balanced mode with minimum investment or working capital,

thus maximizing enterprise profitability. A basic system includes

an RFID tag, a printer/encoder, an interrogator reader and anten-

na, software to read/write on the tag and connectivity to a cus-

tomer defined box that runs the enterprise/site level applications

to manage the motion of the parts/SKUs/assets.

RFID tag:

An RFID tag consists of a specific RFID chip bonded using thermal

contacts to an etched or printed antenna on to a plastic film. This

‘inlay’ is then laminated to/embedded into an application specif-

ic/customer defined polymer film or form factor. The chip in the

tag carries a ‘license plate’ of the product it is applied to while the

antenna allows for the chip to be interrogated/written to using an

encoder or interrogator/reader.

Printer/Encoder:

A printer/encoder is a thermal transfer (or any other print technol-

ogy) printer with an RF module that allows for the printer to simul-

taneously encode the RFID chip while printing readable/scan-able

information on the tag surface. It typically has a near field capabili-

ty such that only one tag is read/encoded to at once but can run

at over 6 inches/sec to print/encode multiple tags in a sequence.

Interrogator/reader and Antenna:

An RFID reader and antenna set is the heart of the RFID system.

When strategically placed along critical read points in a manufac-

turing or distribution center location, it interrogates multiple RFID

tags at the same time and sends the information over to the

ERP/MRP systems to take suitable action, whether it’s invoicing,

cross docking, placing an order, confirming a receipt or simply

inventory tracking. All these translate to real dollars for the busi-

ness. These readers/antennae can be positioned on the dock

doors, on conveyor belts, on racks, in manufacturing cells, in

quality labs or can be hand-carried around just like the bar-code

scanners, depending upon the scale and scope of the RFID

implementation. Depending upon the type of tags and nature of

the environment, the readers can pick tag info from as far as 10

feet for passive (no power source) tags and 100 feet for active

(battery powered) tags.

Software/Connectivity platform:

Typically referred to as middleware and edgeware (for being the

buffer between the RFID hardware and the ERP/MRP/WMS

system), this system manages the RFID hardware for operation,

up-time and optimization. The system manages events and event

logging, communicates transactions and provides visual/audible

cues to the operating workforce. In addition, it filters the large

amount of data received from the hardware and converts to

usable information and then sends this information to the data-

base or specific fields in the customer’s system so business

transactions can be consummated. This is the most complex

piece in the RFID puzzle and utmost care should be taken to

partner with a corporation that has the stability and resources to

not only integrate the various pieces together but also to create a

platform that is both scaleable and extensible.

For additional information on RFID,

call 1-866-440-RFID (7343)

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