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RFID based systems can provide various functional
benefits to the supply chain- Warehouse management
systems utilize Auto ID Data Capture technology,
such as barcode scanners, mobile computers, wireless
LANs and potentially RFID to efficiently monitor the
flow of products within the system. Once data has
been collected, there is either batch
synchronization with, or a real-time wireless
transmission to a central database. The database can
then provide useful reports about the status of
goods in the warehouse. Real time analytics are
increasing in importance to solution seekers.
The objective of a warehouse management system is to
provide a method to automatically receive inventory,
process orders, and handle returns within a single
overall application system. The key benefits of an
Active RFID implementation within the supply chain
are as follows:
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Aids in lean practices by reduces inventory- RFID
enable real-time monitoring of inventory and goods
using active RFID technology
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Improves resource utilization by optimizing of
warehousing space and assets
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Improves the efficiency of logistics in the areas of
shipping, receiving, storage and retrieval
operations to eliminate operational disconnects
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RFID lowers OPEX (operating expenditure) by reducing
in material handling and costs owed to labor
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Active RFID implementation improves material
handling and associated asset utilization
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A CSAT or customer satisfaction score is of utmost
importance to Operations Management- RFID systems
improve order fulfillment which in turn leads to
increased customer satisfaction
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Improves RMA logistics and lowers turn around times
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Increases accuracy of on-time production and promise
date delivery by tracking tooling, materials and
production
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Effective inventory tracking eliminates cycle counts
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Reduces rework by monitoring exact matches across
equipment, tools, operators and products
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Enhances coordination of complex assembly &
distribution across multiple production lines or
sites
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Improves load balancing within and across multiple
production lines through accurate equipment and
material status visibility |
