Is RFID Scanners right for our company?
Are you looking to reduce the time and cost of manufacturing and
tracking products? Would you like to boost sales by making it easier
for customers to buy?
RFID (radio frequency identification) may be your answer. Major
retailers like Wal-Mart, Best Buy and Target have adopted RFID scanners to
identify and track inventory, and now require their suppliers to do
so as well. Wireless Network Solutions, Inc. can help you get
started quickly.
An RFID “smart label” contains an embedded tag that can hold large
volume of product, company and database information. Once decoded
with a RFID handheld or Gate Reader, that information can be
instantly transmitted to a computer network. Designed to complement your existing bar code and data collection
systems, RFID simplifies key business processes such as supply chain
management, inventory control, PoS (point of sale) and security.
Recent years have brought technology advances, falling prices and
the emergence of EPC (electronic product code) standards found in
the new Class 1 Gen 2 tags.
RFID advantages:
- Provides a fast and reliable way to detect, identify, track,
and manage a variety of items
- Efficient tag reading that does not require line-of-sight
- Endures harsh environments like heat, cold, rain and dirt
- Dynamic and reusable (read/write capability)
- Minimum maintenance
“Is RFID right for our company? What equipment will we need?”
The best way is to start with a pilot system that gives you hands on
experience. Once you’re comfortable with the technology, you can
quickly identify processes where RFID will produce a return on
investment.
Our RFID Quick Start kit makes it easy. You get everything you need
for to establish a “proof of concept” in your organization:
- RFID middleware from EPC Solutions, Inc. to configure and
manage the system.
- RFID printer from Zebra to encode and generate RFID labels,
either for “slap and ship” or high-volume manufacturing
applications.
- RFID Tags appropriate to item size and data requirements.
- RFID Readers ranging from handheld, mobile computers from PSC.
Motorola (formerly Symbol), and Intermec to stationary gate readers from Motorola (formerly Symbol),
Alien, Intermec and more.
Here’s how we work with you:
- Design: WNS helps you identify processes and key data capture
points to determine the number and configuration of printers and
readers. We’ll design labels according to compliance requirements,
shipping scenarios and products being traded.
- Create: Next, we’ll show you how to print EPC-compliant smart
labels that include encoded tags, bar codes and human-readable
text.
- Validate: We’ll set-up and test equipment on site to ensure that
you are always creating a “good label.” You can also generate
reports in real time or export them for distribution.
- Integrate: WNS can integrate your RFID solution into existing
backend databases, ERP and other systems – without disruption.
Contact us regarding your RFID Scanner questions
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