Role Of RFID In Logistics
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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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