RFID 및 창고

RFID 기술은 지난 몇 년 동안 소매 분야에서 큰 성공을 거두었습니다.. 세계에서 가장 큰 브랜드 중 일부, 타겟과 같은, 메이시스, Kohl's는 공급망을 개선하기 위해 재고에 RFID 태그를 사용합니다.. 소매업체는 판매 매장에 올바른 재고가 갖춰져 있는지 확인하고 싶어합니다., 온라인에서 판매되는 제품을 확인하세요., 매장에서 구매 가능하며 그 반대도 가능합니다.

이에 대한 전문 용어는 옴니채널 소매입니다.. 실제로는, it’s simply keeping up with the times by meeting consumer demands. Customers expect to be able to shop and buy anywhere. To do so, retailers need a well-oiled, streamlined supply chain. A tall task that RFID technology is up for.

Radio frequency identification tags are often compared to barcodes. When it comes to retail, they can be scanned all at once, whereas barcodes need to be scanned one at a time. That’s why inventory counts can be done so much quicker with RFID. 사실은, according to GS1, retailers see a 96% reduction in cycle count time, ㅏ 50% decrease in out-of-stock inventory, and an average rise in inventory accuracy to 95%. To Sum up, RFID simplifies the process gathering inventory data.

In order to ensure the merchandise these retailers sell are properly using Warehouse RFID, retailers mandate product manufacturers and distributors with certain standards of tag quality and usage. This is done to ensure the highest probably of inventory accuracy. Once the mandate comes down, it’s on the manufacturer/distributor to get the right tags, 장비, and protocols in place. It can be a critical project for manufacturers to undertake. Failing to follow these mandates can result in harsh penalties and costly chargebacks from retail partners.

Some manufacturers simply put the RFID tags onto their merchandise without considering how they can use the RFID tags for their own supply chain initiatives. Just like their retail partners, manufacturers and distributors can use RFID to improve inventory accuracy within their own warehouse. They can even use their RFID tags to ensure chargebacks are kept to a minimum.

Radio frequency identification can drastically improve the operations of warehouses and manufacturers. 그리고, if you’ve already been mandated by your retail vendors, you’ve already made the investment. You can easily get a return on your investment by simply utilizing the RFID tags internally.

But, what do we specifically mean by “use RFID”? Here are 3 ways your RFID tags can be used in warehouses and distribution centers.

Seek and Find Inventory – warehouses are big, and time is money. How long would it take to find a specific item or product? I have a better question. How long shouldit take to find a specific item or product? Fulfillment time is critical for many retail operations. Omnichannel initiatives rely heavily on a fast supply chain. The ability to fulfill orders faster can give distributors a huge leg up. Geiger counters, 예를 들어, can be used within warehouses or fulfillment centers in order to find items faster.
Automatic Shipment Validation – once items are picked, RFID tags can be validated on their way out of the warehouse. A simple tag validator, like the CYBRA RFID Cage, can automatically validate every single outbound shipment. This is done by simply scanning items coming down a conveyor belt. If an incorrect item has been picked/packed, the packaged is flagged. RF’s ability to automatically validate shipments is how the technology can drastically decrease chargebacks. A solution like the RF Cage can even record every outbound shipment. 그래서, an inaccurate chargeback bill can be contested.
Inventory Cycle Counting – Obviously many warehouses supply chains rely on warehouse WMS and ERP systems. But, if a company or warehouse does not have the discipline to actively manage and update inventory information, the data on the WMS/ERP system is useless. Most warehouses have an inventory accuracy rate of about 50% – 60%. As previously mentioned, Warehouse RFID tagged inventory can be counted and checked quickly and efficiently. Items can be bulk scanned all at once, which takes out the human error of miscounting, or not seeing items.
These three areas alone are just the beginning when it comes to internal benefits with radio frequency identification. Once your warehouse is filled with tagged items you can cycle count in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods.

Once the infrastructure is in place, radio frequency identification helps brand owners track preproduction samples, job tickets, and raw material bundles. Even showroom sales processes can be quickly and easily enhanced using this technology.

By putting Warehouse RFID to work for your brand, you will reduce the costs of receiving, packing, and shipping goods, and you’ll minimize chargebacks with improved order and shipment validation.