揭穿了9个最大的RFID神话

Greg Gilbert是RFID解决方案和战略主任曼哈顿伙伴,提供了诚实的看射频识别技术承诺背后的真实性。

Myth #1: There are no set standards for RFID today.

真相:事实是今天有几个RFID标准。EPCGlobal是帮助定义下一代技术的标准,而是大型球员 - 沃尔玛,国防部(DOD),并选择财富500强公司 - 正在积极地与RFID向前迈进,许多人已经实施了当前-Generation EPC技术。较小的企业可能会从行业领导者那里随着RFID标准继续发展,出现并最终成为根深蒂固的。

Myth#2:用RFID进程替换基于条形码的流程将实现投资返绩。

真相:Feeling the pressure, some companies will implement RFID technology into their manufacturing and logistics operations for technology’s sake. That does not guarantee a fast-path to ROI. In order to impact the bottom line, implementing RFID must be linked to a definitive business goal. For most companies, it’s cost prohibitive to convert to RFID on a broad scale or doesn’t even make sense. Achieving greater ROI with RFID isnot对时间敏感的;它是依赖的应用程序。

神话#3:RFID只有零售商,而不是包装纸。

真相:While RFID has clearly highlighted major retailers (Wal-Mart, Target, Albertson’s), several Fortune 500 consumer packaged goods companies including Procter & Gamble and Gillette are blazing an RFID trail across their supply chain. Packagers might not achieve incremental ROI, but there are benefits to be gained. They should view RFID compliance as a means to capture more detailed inventory information, increase visibility throughout the supply chain, and reduce complaints. More satisfied customers and increased store in stocks lead to more business.

Myth#4:RFID是自动化手动仓库接收过程的唯一方法。

真相:在某些情况下,RFID可能适合仓库自动化,但这不是唯一的解决方案。事实上,评估潜在RFID在仓库中的最大回报之一是这项调查有助于揭示大量储蓄机会要求RFID。可以使用条形码技术进行案例的标记,通过消除手动干预和错误的可能性,仍然会产生有形的投资回报率。

Myth#5:EPC是一个RFID替换当前条形码。

真相:RFID标签和条形码中使用的电子产品代码(EPC)是互补的数据捕获技术。即使在大规模采用RFID,也会继续需要律师编码,以便将RFID共存进入可预见的未来。

Myth#6:采用RFID不需要设施,设备和过程变化。

真相:RFID的融合将需要新的现有业务流程。随着所需的要求和技术演变,如果他们希望获得RFID的新效率,公司将不得不重新审视其标准实践。他们需要确保在设施内的RFID集成中存在高水平的兼容性 - 如何组织物理布局,如何部署劳动力,甚至如何构建设备本身。好消息是,这种变化水平可以提示更好的实践,否则不会发生。

Myth#7:可读性挑战仅适用于金属和液体产品。

真相:There’s no substitute for testing RFID with your own products in your own environment. You need to make sure that you get a consistent, reliable read rate that meets your specific needs. Experiment up front to thoroughly test these applications before making a large investment in an RFID solution.

神话#8:一致地阅读托盘上的每只EPC都很容易。

真相:虽然使用EPC标签拍打扫描,但它不是万无一失的。如此多的变量可以干扰准确可靠的读取速率。这些可能包括盒子的大小,案例数,旅行速度,标签类型,标签放置,读取器/天线放置,甚至产品混合本身。

Myth#9:所有RFID标签都是一样的。

真相:No so, there are different types of tags for different applications, depending on the environment and business processes where RFID will be applied. Use the following checklist to determine which types of RFID tags are most compatible with your unique business environment:

  • 需要读取距离

  • Frequency at which RFID tags operate/clarity of signal

  • Price (RFID tags range in cost from 15¢ to 70¢.) Which type can you afford and still yield an ROI?

  • Compatibility with temperature/humidity (plant, storage, shipping facilities)

  • Type of product to which RFID tags are applied, whether it be paper-based or plastic.

  • 建筑布局的方向以最大化标记可读性。其他考虑也会影响您的选择。

    不要被现有RFID的炒作所迷惑,您的独特商业环境将决定您的RFID要求。请记住,RFID不一定是“全部或全无”的命题。它可以在阶段实现并应用于特定项目以准确地衡量ROI益处。即使您从其他人的示例中学到,现在是研究可能性的时候,了解您面前的挑战,以及即将举行的RFID硬件和软件投资的专用资金。

    - RL.

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