RFID in the Supply Chain Today

If you are not already using radio-frequency identification (RFID) in your supply chain, you are missing out on the opportunity to ramp up data collection speed, improve efficiencies in today’s fast-paced fulfillment environment, and ultimately reduce costs while increasing profit margins.

Many warehouses and distribution centers (DC) are still using barcode technology, handheld scanners, manual systems, or a combination of these. This is where RFID steps in to help with process complexity, data accuracy, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) that have become table stakes for every part of the supply chain. Paul Weslake, Manager Product Management at SATO America, states that “Companies that are using RFID are gaining a significant edge on competitors that are still using older technologies in their fulfillment centers,” adding that those companies are improving supply chain visibility and fulfillment accuracy while also speeding up their picking, packing, and shipping processes.

This white paper explores RFID benefits and ROI in the supply chain, but first, let’s review the basics of this technology.