RFID stands for radio frequency identification. This type of technology is commonly seen on debit/credit cards, and even on Septa key cards. It’s what allows you to tap and pay instead of swiping or inserting the card into the machine. This isn’t the only application for RFID technology though. It’s very useful in the world of supply chain management. A shipping label with an RFID tag has a lot more information than a barcode and can be programmed. In the warehouse, a reader is able to scan the tags from different distances. Passive tags are cheap for the business, but can only be scanned from a few feet away. Active tags have a longer range, but are more pricey. If a business invests in RFID technology, they’ll need to consider this. When we go to the store and tap our card on the machine, we probably save a few seconds compared to inserting or swiping it. However, for a warehouse going through hundreds or maybe thousands of boxes per hour, they would save a substantial amount of time.
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Thank you for your post. I skipped answering RFID because I did not understand it fully. Now I do though. As I mentioned in another reply in a previous post, I love examples. It helps me get a better understanding of how the system works.
Hey Madeline,
I think your description of RFID is very detailed, through your post, I learned a lot about RFID, especially some of its features that are helpful for business operations.
RFID give efficient information on goods in which companies can use to manage their supply and figure out what works and what might not be worth it.