Benefits of RFID over barcodes
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Technology/Capability
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Barcode | RFID | RFID benefit example |
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Line of sight requirement
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Required | Not required | No need to orientate scanned items |
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Number of items that can be scanned
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One | Multiple | Very fast inventory count |
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Automation & accuracy
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Manual read errors & prone to mis-scanning | Fully automated & highly accurate | Error free inventory count |
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Identification
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Only series or type | Unique item level | Targeted recall |
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Data storage
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Only a meaningless code | Up to several Kb | Real time data access in any location |
