RFID (radio frequency identification) reads data from a tag on a product or asset by radio. Unlike a barcode, the tag does not need to be visible, and a reader can record hundreds of tags in a few seconds.
RFID pays off most in tasks such as frequent stocktakes in clothing and footwear stores, tracking returnable crates and containers, managing tools and library collections, and recording goods automatically as they pass through a gate.
A tag costs more than a printed barcode, so it is sensible to start with a small pilot and measure the time saved. Metal and liquids affect reading, so choose the tag type with a specialist. BDB helps run the pilot and roll out an RFID solution.