RFID technology is becoming an increasingly popular option among companies that want to optimize their supply chain.

What is RFID and how does it work?

 

RFID technology is a system that allows products to be identified using radio waves. This system has some differences compared to the conventional barcode, which is based on the image to recognize a label attached to a product.

With RFID, a microchip that can be embedded in different types of media, such as an RFID tag or card, or a transponder, is used to communicate with a radio frequency reader.

What advantages and disadvantages does RFID technology have?

 

Advantages of RFID:

 

• Simplicity of use: Its ease of use stands out both for the end customer who uses it and for the employees who operate with it.

• Multifunctionality: Radio frequency systems can be programmed so that RFID tags can activate certain processes according to the user's permissions.

• Instant information: This technology is also characterized by constantly capturing information about the processes that are being carried out.

• Monitoring and control: The use of RFID technology and radio frequency chips allows for greater monitoring and control of what is happening.

• Fraud prevention: Each chip contains a unique code that ensures the authenticity of its bearer.

• Resource optimization: Allows resources and processes to be optimized. This is because the use of these systems allows us to speed up, slow down, and sometimes even eliminate certain processes.

• Paper savings: Another positive aspect of using RFID technology is, without a doubt, that it saves paper thanks to the digitization it implies.

 

Disadvantages of RFID:

 

• Ignorance: The ignorance that may exist about its price and operation. This can lead to a project being discarded without adequately studying the scope and possibilities of this technology.

• Requirement of a reader: As with QR codes and barcodes, it is necessary to have an RFID reader to access the information it contains.

• Limited range: Especially in NFC technology, its range is limited. That is, contact is required between the chip and the reader.

 

What is the difference between NFC and RFID?

 

NFC systems are an RFID technology, that is, a specialized category of RFID techniques. The main difference between RFID and NFC is that RFID components can operate and communicate with each other over a much greater distance. This makes them applicable in different fields and sectors.

Did you know? RFID demand grows in the textile sector…

 

A key benefit of RFID in the textile sector is the optimization of inventory management and efficiency in daily operations.

70% of companies in this sector have already implemented RFID-based solutions and more and more are joining this trend.

RFID technology is an innovative solution for the textile sector that allows you to manage inventory efficiently and offer better customer service. With this technology, customers can consult relevant information about each garment.

In addition, they can know if the garment is in stock in other sizes or colors, without having to search for it in the store or ask the staff. This speeds up the purchasing process, avoids returns and builds customer loyalty, which is reflected in an increase in profits.

Allows you to detect possible problems of theft or loss of products in real time