role of rfid in logistics

Role Of RFID in Logistics

Presented By:Pinaki Basu

BA 202 : Global Logistics: Principles And Practices

Introduction

• Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) • Identifying a person or object using a radio

frequency transmission.• Serial number that identifies a person.• A microchip is attached to an antenna.• The chip and the antenna together are called

an RFID transponder or an RFID tag .

Key components of RFID

• An RFID tag

• An RFID antenna

• An RFID reader

• An RFID station

RFID Vs. Barcodes

• Line-of-sight technology

• RFID is more effective.

• Bar codes have limited informations.

Advantages of using RFID

• SUPPLY-CHAIN VISIBILITY.

• OPERATING COST IMPROVES.

• SAVES TIME.

APPLICATIONS OF RFID

• Production Tracking

• Inventory Control

• Pricing and Promotion

• Shipping & Receiving

Cont...

• RETURNS & RECALL MANAGEMENT

• SERVICE AND WARRANTY AUTHORIZATIONS

• TRANSPORTATION

Concerns Surrounding RFID

• HIGH INVESTMENT

• LIMITED RANGE

• HEALTH CONCERNS

RFID Applications in India

• Department of Road Transport and Highways

• Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)

• Apparrel Tracking Using RFID

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