Turning On RFID

One of the great things about working with different companies on RFID solutions is the creativity and out of the box thinking that an RFID project brings out in people.

Eyes light up and mental wheels start churning when someone realizes that RFID can help solve major problems. How does RFID help solve problems? It shines a bright light on systems and processes within an organization.

Below are examples of some pretty straight forward ways of using RFID to solve real business problems.

Imagine “losing” valuable assets within your organization. You are fairly confident your area is secure but somehow you still have shrinkage. Turn on RFID and you can see where your assets are at all times.

Imagine trying to maintain a just in time inventory system by carefully assessing lead times for products and usage of products. You’re ordering the right amounts and your suppliers are shipping as requested but you’re still facing “out of stock” and “overstock” issues. Turn on RFID and all of sudden you see the problem—it’s at your dock door with product sitting waiting to be moved into the warehouse.

Imagine having to manage field personnel who write down time in and time out at job sites. You’re concerned because projects aren’t being completed on time. Turn on RFID and you can see exactly how much time was spent at the job site and how much time is unaccounted for.

When thinking about your RFID project ask your self “What is it that I can’t see that I wish I could?” Answer that and you’re on your way to leveraging RFID to solve your organization’s problems.