There
is a continual desire to make improvements within supply
chains from a shipment visibility perspective as well as
a materials handling perspective; this is especially true
in the case of food transportation. It is not only important
to know exactly where the goods are and that they are delivered
on time, but also to ensure that the goods delivered are
well within their goods expiry date and that the required
environmental conditions are met.
A range of technologies is used today including
GPS, Bar-code, Wi-Fi networks and environmental sensing.
RFID is becoming more important for the open supply chain
as retailers and suppliers look to maximise the efficiency
of their processes as well as to secure the various legs in
the supply chain.
In many closed loop supply chain situations,
goods are dispatched in re-usable containers. These containers
can range from plastic cases and trays through to complex
casings, for example for electronics components. The management
of these items can often present New Case Studies problems
especially when the cases must undergo a rigorous
cleansing process between each use. The incorporation of
an RFID tag into these cases can provide the basis for realising
a range of benefits for both supplier and end customer.
Due to its small size, the mu-chip inlet can be incorporated
into intermediate containers to provide a unique electronic
numbering scheme.
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