BarcodeRFIDTracking
BarcodeRFIDTracking is the integrated application of barcode and RFID technologies to identify and monitor items throughout their life cycle in supply chains, manufacturing, and asset management. Barcodes provide low-cost identification via printed symbols scanned optically; RFID adds wireless, non-line-of-sight identification, with tags that can carry additional data and be read in bulk. Combining both allows organizations to deploy cost-effective barcode scans where inexpensive, while leveraging RFID for high-velocity zones or bulk reads.
Core components include tags or labels (barcodes and RFID tags), handheld or fixed scanners/readers, middleware and
Typical workflows include receiving and put-away, inventory counting, order picking, packing and shipping, asset tracking, and
Benefits include improved inventory accuracy, real-time visibility, faster processing, reduced labor, and better traceability. Limitations include
Security and privacy considerations address data protection, tag cloning, and unauthorized reading. Approaches include data encryption,
Implementation considerations cover tagging strategy, data models, change management, and calibration of readers and thresholds to
BarcodeRFIDTracking is widely used in retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and libraries, and continues to evolve with