RFID
RFID is the leading edge technology that is used to control
stock and its flow.
RFID technology consists of three basic elements:
- The RFID tag
- The RFID reader/writer
- The host line of business system
The RFID tag is a radio data device designed to carry data.
It consists of a piece of integrated circuitry, some memory
and an RF antenna. These items are attached to the part that
is to be monitored. There are two types of tags available,
Active and Passive. Active tags are self powered and passive
tags are not powered.
The RFID reader/writer consists of some circuitry
and an antenna. This is radio equipment with receiver/transmitter.
When in operation this would be transmitting a Radio Frequency
signal continuously. When a tag comes in to the range of the
reader then it responds to the reader with its unique identification.
The RFID system has software with a database
to handle the data flow. It gets the information from the
reader and passes it to the next layer in the predefined Customer
specific format. This is a multi-layer software that is going
to interact with RFID software and pass the information in
to the database. The main database will host the information
regarding all the tags in the system.
RFID Benefits:
- Enhanced Stock visibility.
- Very low operating cost
- No time lag between stock transfers.
- Minimal Errors
- No line of site required
- Multiple tags can be read at once
- Efficient Logistics/Field Operation
RFID system can be integrated in the any logistics or field
service operation and the efficiency of the operation will
enhanced. Due to introduction of RFID into the Field service
operation the mistakes during the manual entry can be avoided.
With the web based operation their will be better continuity
of the flow of stock. The field personnel need not spend time
updating/writing the delivery/collection in the customer sites.
When properly cascaded with the GPS and GPRS this system would
totally eliminate the interaction of the field personnel to
update the part information totally. |
