RFID—The Future of Supply Chain Productivity is Now

Radio-frequency identification

Squeezing another bit of efficiency out of your operation can seem like an impossible task when you have already trimmed, tweaked and tinkered with every single piece of the puzzle to maximize supply chain productivity. Still, there is one thing you can do that has been proven to uncover process improvements normally hidden.

Implement RFID.

RFID - how it works

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a system that transmits small bits of electronic information wirelessly between a tag and a reader. While barcodes have been able to wirelessly capture data for years, RFID readers are able to capture data on tags and transmit it to a computer system without having a line of sight to the label. This means that regardless of tag orientation, and without having to visually locate the RFID label, tags can be read automatically and without human intervention, saving significant amounts of time and effort.

Unlike barcode technologies, which may use the same barcode for multiple items, RFID technology assigns a unique serial number to each and every item. When each item on a shelf or garment rack has a unique serial number that can be read without line of sight, taking a daily inventory of hundreds -- or even thousands -- of items takes minutes instead of hours.

How can RFID benefit your bottom line?

There are many ways to utilize RFID logistics to improve your bottom line. In fact, RFID systems can offer benefits starting at the manufacturing facility and continuing all the way to the point of sale. So the real question is, where can you implement an RFID program to get the largest and quickest return on your RFID investment?

At Avery Dennison, we believe item level tagging is the answer. Here’s why we recommend it as the best first step:

You can implement it on a small scale. You don’t need to roll out RFID on a chain-wide, store-wide or even department-wide basis. Pick a manageable product category with a higher-than-normal opportunity to decrease shrinkage or increase in-stock levels and target that as a way to validate the effectiveness of RFID
You can control all the components. If your target category is a private label brand you can easily implement item level tagging at the point of production with very little impact on your existing processes
You can get help from Avery Dennison. We'll map out the entire process for you and coordinate its implementation, making sure you're informed every step of the way. At Avery Dennison, we can handle everything for you: from designing and producing the RFID tags, to bringing in our partners for the necessary hardware and software implementation

What RFID Benefits You Can Expect?

Increased inventory accuracy
More time to interact with customers and enhance sales
Increased sales

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Take a look at RFID in action with the Magicmirror™ It promises to make shopping in boutiques and department stores even more exciting!

Want to Know More About What RFID Can Do For You?

Contact a Avery Dennison RFID specialist today.