As IoT technology becomes more and more mature, RFID products are used in more and more areas. International logistics giants DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc. are actively trying and have successfully applied RFID in more aspects of their logistics supply chain, including parcel tracking, real-time data collection, warehouse management, intelligent logistics, etc., to achieve real-time monitoring of the entire process, improve the transparency and automation of the supply chain, and further enhance their logistics capacity and customer service levels

Room for growth in the courier logistics industry

The current mainstream information collection system in the logistics industry relies on barcode technology. Relying on paper labels with barcodes on packages, logistics operators can identify, sort, store and complete the delivery process. However, the limitations of barcode technology, such as the need for visual aids, can not batch scanning, limited storage information, as well as broken can not be read and identified, lack of durability, etc. makes the courier physical and business began to focus on RFID technology. RFID technology automatic identification, batch reading advantages are emerging in this regard. The courier industry sees room for growth, and RFID technology is increasingly being used in logistics services for applications such as shipment picking, inbound and outbound, delivery, and vehicle and asset management.

RFID in the management of goods in and out of the warehouse

Automation and informationization are the mainstream trends in the logistics and express industry. By attaching RFID electronic tags to the cargo, cargo information is automatically collected and recorded throughout the process, starting from pickup. The picker can easily scan the cargo and collect cargo information through Bluetooth wearable RFID devices, such as gloves, wristbands, etc. Arriving at the logistics transfer center, the goods are temporarily stored in the transfer warehouse. At this time, the system automatically allocates the storage area of goods according to the information collected by RFID, which can be accurate to the physical layer of shelves. Each physical shelf is equipped with RFID tags, and through wearable RFID devices, cargo information is automatically identified and fed back to the system to confirm that the correct cargo has been placed in the correct area, thus ensuring accuracy. By installing RFID tags on the delivery vehicles, each shipment is thus bound to the corresponding delivery vehicle. When the goods are removed from the shelves, the system sends the delivery vehicle information to the picker, thus ensuring that the correct goods are assigned to the correct vehicle.

RFID application in logistics sorting

By attaching RFID electronic tags to goods, combined with RFID read-write equipment installed in the sorting port, when goods on the conveyor belt approach the read-write equipment, the equipment senses the RFID electronic tag signal and collects its stored information, then uploads the tag information to the back-end supporting system, and the system will control the goods to come out from the corresponding sorting port, thus realizing automatic sorting, saving time and improving accuracy and accuracy.
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RFID in cargo delivery applications

Each delivery vehicle is equipped with a physical shelf inside, and RFID tags are deployed on each shelf layer. When a shipment is placed on the correct shelf, the system automatically captures the shipment data, again ensuring it is correct. Integrating RFID into delivery trucks allows for faster shipment handling. Real-time visibility of cargo information ensures accuracy of cargo delivery, putting a significant improvement in on-time delivery. In addition, savings in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
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RFID in Vehicle Management

In addition to basic business process processing, RFID can also be used in the management of operational vehicles. Courier companies often want to be able to track the operational trucks that leave and enter the logistics center each day for security reasons. Each operation vehicle is equipped with RFID electronic tags, when the vehicle passes through the exit and entrance, through the installation of RFID read-write equipment and cameras, the center can automatically monitor the vehicles in and out of the situation. At the same time, greatly simplifies the driver manual sign out and sign in process.
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RFID +

Through the deployment of RFID technology, the logistics industry can achieve the whole process of tracking and management of goods and parcels, as well as real-time data collection and pushing, providing customers with a better service experience. the combination of RFID technology and other technologies, such as GPS, sensors (Sensor), etc., are widely used in the delivery of high-value goods and the medical industry cold chain traceability, providing technical support for intelligent logistics. 
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