The advantages of Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) for distribution centres and logistics partners

Everything must be quicker and better. The logistics sector is under pressure from its clients to provide an ever better service for a lower cost. It is hardly surprising therefore that logistics service providers are looking at the potential provided by RFID for their distribution centres. Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) is nothing new, but the technology has matured over time and therefore opens up interesting possibilities.

Quick scanning of incoming and outgoing goods

At a time when every minute counts in providing services to consumers and business customers, the technological benefits of RFID are clear. It can provide welcome support in scanning incoming and outgoing goods in distribution centres. Furthermore, it is immaterial whether the quantities are large or small. Warehouse operators are tremendously flexible but have their limitations in terms of speed.

The benefits of Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) RFID

The costs for RFID chips have fallen sharply since they were introduced, consequently business are increasingly incorporating chips into the articles they produce. Logistics service providers can profit from this. It is UHF RFID chips in particular that provide the most potential. They make it possible to scan articles from a distance at great speed. Tags require less pristine environments and carry much more data than conventional barcodes.

Flawless scanning

Flawless scanning with the help of RFID tags is one of the prerequisites of companies wishing to invest in this technology. With UHF tags this is guaranteed. A port can scan up to a thousand articles simultaneously. Increasing numbers of logistics service providers and distributors are therefore currently conducting tests of RFID applications.

Expertise to leverage the benefits

Is RFID therefore the key to effortless logistics management? The efficiency gains are certainly enormous, as are the savings in time and the greater accuracy. Logistics service providers seeking to benefit from UHF RFID want to make the most of the potential this technology has to offer them. Gaining the help of an external expert such as Microtron is therefore to be recommended. After all, no point can be served by trying to reinvent the wheel.

Adding value to the logistics chain

Thanks to its expertise and hands-on experience, Microtron can prevent pitfalls and contribute added value. Our specialists can help you to avoid costly mistakes and seize opportunities to add value to your logistics chain. Knowhow, the logistics environment, the articles themselves, the configuration required for taking receipt of goods, the choice of tag and the warehouse in general; these are all aspects that determine the level of benefit you, as a logistics business, can derive from RFID. Would you like to have an idea of the potential for you? Then contact the experts in Microtron.