RFID Solutions
Manufacturing
Manufacturers are obtaining the benefits of RFID technology in their operations. Example benefits include:
- Faster assembly
- Improve accurate/reactive production planning
- Reduce stock/work in process (WIP), increase make-to-order
- Reduce efforts on stock counts
- Reduce product recall costs
- Correct parts identification, reduced maintenance
- Identify and eliminate counterfeit parts
- Accurate and real-time inventory
- Accurate packing list and invoice information
- Cheaper disposal
- Tight links with retailers/distributors
Linking the manufacturing floor to the retail floor enables real time inventory. Manufacturers are experimenting with RFID-based tagging of higher-value merchandise, including consumer electronics and pharmaceuticals. Companies audit the RFID tagged inventory on the retail floor and use that information to drive manufacturing and shipping of completed product.
One of the established RFID uses is in the automobile manufacturing process. Automobile companies attach read/write RFID tags to the car chassis. The RFID tags provide direction to and record the completion of each assembly process.
RFID technology gives manufacturers visibility into the movement throughout the supply chain. Relationships with retailers provide powerful incentives for offsetting some costs, with agreements to share information.
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