o Common uses of RFID:
Asset Tracking
Asset tracking is one of the most common uses of RFID. Companies can put RFID tags on assets that are lost or stolen often, that are underutilized or that are just hard to locate at the time they are needed. Just about every type of RFID system is used for asset management. NYK Logistics, a third-party logistics provider based in Secaucus, N.J., needed to track containers at its Long Beach, Calif., distribution center. It chose a real-time locating system that uses active RFID beacons to locate container within 10 feet.
Manufacturing
RFID has also been used in manufacturing plants for more than a decade. It's used to track parts and work in process and to reduce defects, increase throughput and manage the production of different versions of the same product.
Supply Chain Management
It is used also in closed loop supply chains or to automate parts of the supply chain within a company's control for years. So, companies are dramatically increased using RFID to track their shipments among supply chain partners.
Retailing
Retailers such as Best Buy, Metro, Target, Tesco and Wal-Mart are in the lead of adopting RFID. These retailers are currently focusing on improving supply chain efficiency and making sure product is on the shelf when customers need it.
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