RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is commonly used in warehouses to track and manage inventory. An RFID tag consists of a microchip and an antenna that can communicate with an RFID reader via radio waves.
In a warehouse setting, RFID tags are attached to products, pallets, or containers to identify and track them throughout the supply chain. When an RFID reader sends out a radio signal, the antenna on the tag receives it and sends back a unique identifier code to the reader. This code is then processed by the reader and transmitted to the warehouse management system (WMS) or other inventory tracking software.
RFID tags are useful in warehouse operations because they can be read remotely and quickly without line of sight or direct contact. This means that items can be tracked even if they are stacked on top of each other or in hard-to-reach areas. RFID technology can also improve inventory accuracy and reduce manual data entry errors.
The RFID tags can be designed in different types according to the apply environment, for example, we using a fabric to cover the RFID chip and antenna to get a high temperature resistant and washable RFID laundry tag. We composing the wave-absorbing material and the RFID inlay to get a anti-metal RFID tag, which is soft and can be stick on the metal surface to identify or track metallic asset. And a hard ABS or durable housing cover the RFID chip can also enable it working on the metal surface. ASCENDIoT provide various of solutions to custom a specified RFID tag to meet your applications.
Additionally, RFID tags can be used for other warehouse operations such as asset tracking, monitoring equipment maintenance, and tracking employee movements for safety and security purposes.