System integration is one of the main methods for enterprises to improve efficiency, but the system integration of various enterprises has always remained on the IT system itself. RFID technology, as a bridge connecting the physical world with existing IT systems, can effectively integrate the production, supply systems, and IT systems of enterprises. It can greatly improve the work efficiency of enterprises and enhance their competitiveness. At present, logistics management systems usually use barcode labels or manual documents to support the management of their own logistics processes. However, the characteristics of barcodes such as easy replication, non fouling, and non moisture resistance, as well as the cumbersome nature of manually writing documents, can easily cause human losses, making logistics management, especially warehousing, always flawed.
With the application of wireless radio frequency electronic tags, the latest technological product, the above-mentioned problems can be fundamentally solved, achieving the automation, informatization, and intelligence requirements of enterprise logistics operations. At the same time, seamless integration of RFID technology and enterprise information system can be achieved, ensuring that RFID technology can maximize the benefits in enterprise logistics operations.
Technical solution implementation
The logistics system is generally divided into four stages: inbound, inventory management, outbound, and transportation. However, the RFID logistics system uses RFID tags as the support for the logistics system, so the embedding of RFID tags in the production process of goods is particularly crucial. Embedding RFID tags in the production process is a crucial first step in the RFID logistics system. After the introduction of RFID tags, the other four links of the logistics system can be closely connected based on RFID tags. In each stage, the RFID system will play a powerful role in promoting more efficient, accurate, and secure logistics for these items.
The Intervention of RFID in Product Production
The starting point of traditional logistics systems is either inbound or outbound, but in RFID logistics systems, all goods should have already started implementing RFID tags during the production process. Due to the fact that in general logistics, most RFID tags are used in the form of self-adhesive labels, only RFID tags need to be affixed to the packaging of the items.
The input of RFID tag information is divided into four steps:
Describe the corresponding product information, including production department, complete information, production processes and responsible persons, usage period, target department project number, safety level, etc. The comprehensive information entry of RFID tags provides strong support for process tracking. Enter the relevant information of the product into the corresponding RFID tag item in the database. Edit and organize the corresponding information of the product to obtain the original information and database of the product. It should be noted that this is the first step in the logistics system and the first step in RFID intervention. It is necessary to absolutely ensure the accuracy of the information and RFID in this step. After completing the information input, use a reader to confirm the information, check whether the information corresponding to the RFID tag is consistent with the product information, and enter data to display the completion time and handler of the RFID tag information input for each product. To ensure the uniqueness of RFID tags, the information of the same product can be sorted and encoded to facilitate the inventory of the same item.
Implementation of RFID in the process of storing goods in storage
The storage requirements for goods are very strict. The traditional logistics system strictly controls three elements of storage: handling personnel, items, and records. This process requires a lot of manpower and time, and requires multiple layers of inspection to ensure the accuracy of the three links. In the RFID warehousing system, these three links can be efficiently and accurately controlled through the RFID information exchange system.
In the RFID storage system, the RFID tag of the product is identified through a reader located at the storage channel, and the corresponding product information is found in the database and automatically entered into the RFID inventory management system. The system records the inbound information and verifies it. If it is qualified, the inventory information will be entered, and if there are any errors, an error message will be prompted. In the inventory information system of RFID, the radio frequency terminal on the forklift can be directly guided to select an empty space and find the best way to reach the empty space. After the reader confirms that the product is in place, it immediately updates the inventory information. After the goods are stored, the inventory list can be printed through the RFID system printer and confirmed by the responsible person.
Implementation of RFID in Commodity Inventory Management
After the goods are stored in the warehouse, the RFID system needs to be used for inventory inspection and management. This process includes regular inventory checks of classified goods through readers, analysis of inventory changes, and automatic collection of RFID tags for goods when there is displacement. The reader finds corresponding information in the database and automatically transfers the information to the inventory management system, recording the product name, quantity, location, and other information, Verify if any abnormalities have occurred. With the help of the RFID system, the workload of personnel in traditional inventory management is greatly reduced, achieving safe and efficient inventory management of goods.
Implementation of RFID in the process of product delivery
In the RFID outbound system management, the management system automatically determines the optimal delivery path and delivery area based on the requirements of the product's outbound order. The RFID system reminds the staff to load goods through the vehicle terminal, scans the RFID tags of the goods and cargo locations, confirms the outbound items, and updates the inventory at the same time. When the article arrives at the exit channel, the reader will automatically read the RFID tag of the article, and call out the corresponding information in the database to compare with the order information. If it is correct, it can be delivered, and the inventory of the goods will be deducted accordingly; If there is an abnormality, the warehouse management system will display a prompt message for staff to handle it conveniently. The system highlights the collaboration between logistics and information flow, with logistics as the entry point. It is composed of an intelligent dense warehousing system based on Internet of Things technology, WiFi real-time wireless transmission technology, RFID automatic recognition technology, and a material dispatch platform system composed of video, intelligent electronic signage, on-site PDA dispatch system, and material dispatch platform software.
