RFID Technology Expands to Supply Chain Facilities

Symbol Technology Inc. announced the introduction of the compact second-generation mobile RFID reader RD5000. The reader can be integrated in forklifts, flatbed cranes, stretch packers and other raw material handling equipment for use in different space-constrained environments. The RD5000 mobile RFID reader expands the use of RFID beyond the loading and unloading area to help customers increase the visibility of mobile assets in their supply chain.

Mr. Anthony Bartolo, Vice President of Symbol Technology and General Manager of Wireless Infrastructure and RFID Division, said that the strategy of RFID deployment in the past relies heavily on the predictability of cargo movement. Therefore, RFID readers are installed on the entrance and exit of the loading and unloading area. Flow point". Symbol's new RD5000 mobile RFID reader also provides RFID functionality for various raw material processing equipment, so companies can more clearly understand that various items are transported to shelves or transported in the supply chain. The whole process of the district.

The RD5000 mobile RFID reader features cordless operation, built-in antenna, Bluetooth communication, and wireless connectivity that combine with a compact form factor and Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 platform to enable reader installation, maintenance, and integration with existing processes. Network integration has become easier.

Reprinted from: Design Innovation