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RFID Applications in Construction: From Material Management to Equipment Tracking

RFID Applications in Construction: From Material Management to Equipment Tracking

Tracking materials and equipment is crucial in managing construction projects, as they account for a significant portion of the overall cost. Improper handling and storage at the construction site can make it difficult to find these materials when needed for construction work. These issues lead to delays and increase total project costs. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has become a game-changer in the construction industry, offering innovative material management solutions and t …
Nov 12th 2024
What Assets Universities and Colleges are Tracking With RFID

What Assets Universities and Colleges are Tracking With RFID

Asset management in universities poses a significant business challenge. The need to track assets accurately across the whole campus is a logistical nightmare. Due to a large number of users checking in and checking out items daily, inventory visibility becomes a strenuous task to tackle. Given the vast number of assets, conducting cycle counts also demands a lot of time and resource allocation. It is worth noting that most universities depend solely on their yearly inventory count to determi …
Oct 14th 2024
Top Use Cases for the Zebra FXP20 RFID Reader

Top Use Cases for the Zebra FXP20 RFID Reader

The Zebra FXP20 RFID Reader is a versatile and compact solution designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy across various retail and service environments. Its plug-and-play functionality and seamless integration capabilities make it an ideal choice for numerous applications. Here are some of the top use cases for the Zebra FXP20 RFID Reader: Retail Checkout Counters The FXP20 can be easily integrated into retail checkout counters, providing a swift and accurate way to scan RFID-tag …
Sep 16th 2024
Why Rental Companies Use RFID to Keep Track of Their Assets

Why Rental Companies Use RFID to Keep Track of Their Assets

The Challenges in the Rental BusinessAsset LossThe rental industry worldwide faces significant challenges in tracking its assets. Year after year, asset loss has been a persistent issue. While some reasons for asset loss are beyond the business’s control, those within their control are still challenging to manage. Manual InventoryingManual inventorying is tedious and resource-intensive. Furthermore, after each cycle count, the information quickly becomes outdated as asset inventories are dynamic …
Aug 12th 2024
Where RFID is Being Used for Asset Tracking

Where RFID is Being Used for Asset Tracking

There are several different approaches to asset tracking using RFID. When first getting into an RFID project to improve your asset management system, you may be wondering where to start. With so many RFID hardware and software options for asset tracking available in today’s market, it can be hard to find the tools that meet your unique business use case.Examples of business use cases where RFID asset tracking is used: Returnable shipping containersHealthcareManufacturingIT assetsSince ever …
Oct 28th 2019 Annelise McKay