How International Logistics Use RFID To Improve Service Efficiency?

International logistics DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc. are actively trying and have successfully applied RFID to more logistics supply chain links, including package tracking, real-time data collection, warehouse management, smart logistics, etc., to achieve real-time monitoring of the whole process, Improve the transparency and automation of the supply chain, and further improve its logistics capacity and customer service level.

Growth space for express logistics industry

It is a great challenge for international logistics giants to process tens of millions of packages every day. How to continuously improve service efficiency while ensuring accuracy is the key to improving customer satisfaction in the logistics industry.

At present, the mainstream information collection systems in the logistics industry mostly rely on barcode technology. By relying on the barcoded paper labels on the packages, logistics operators can identify, sort, store and complete the delivery process. However, the limitations of barcode technology, such as the need for visual assistance, the inability to batch scan, the limited storage of information, and the inability to be read and identified after damage, and the lack of durability have made express delivery physics and enterprises begin to pay attention to RFID technology. The advantages of automatic identification and batch reading of RFID technology are emerging in this regard. The express delivery industry sees room for growth, and RFID technology is increasingly used for express sorting, warehousing and delivery, delivery, and vehicle and asset management applications in logistics services.

RFID in the management of goods in and out of warehouse

Automation and informatization are the mainstream trends in the logistics and express delivery industries. By pasting RFID electronic tags on the goods, the goods information is automatically collected and recorded in the whole process from the pickup. Pickers can easily scan the goods and collect information about the goods through Bluetooth wearable RFID devices, such as gloves, wristbands, etc. When arriving at the logistics transfer center, the goods will be temporarily stored in the transfer warehouse. At this time, the system automatically allocates the storage area of the goods according to the information collected by RFID, which can be accurate to the physical layer of the shelf. Each physical layer is equipped with RFID electronic tags. Through the wearable RFID device, the cargo information is automatically identified and fed back to the system to confirm that the correct cargo has been placed in the correct area to ensure accuracy. By installing RFID electronic tags on the delivery vehicles, each cargo is bound to the corresponding delivery vehicles. When the item is taken from the rack, the system sends the delivery vehicle information to the pick-up personnel, thus ensuring that the correct item is assigned to the correct vehicle.

The application of RFID in logistics sorting

By pasting RFID electronic labels on the goods, combined with the RFID reading and writing equipment installed at the sorting port, when the goods on the conveyor belt are close to the reading and writing equipment, the equipment senses the RFID electronic label signal and collects the stored information, and then the label information Upload it to the back-end supporting system, and the system will control the goods to come out from the corresponding sorting port, so as to realize automatic sorting, save time, and improve the accuracy and accuracy.

The application of RFID in cargo delivery

Each delivery vehicle is equipped with physical shelves, and RFID electronic tags are deployed on each shelf. The delivery staff can know which layer the goods should be placed on by scanning the RFID electronic tags on the goods. When the goods are placed on the correct shelf level, the system automatically collects the data of the goods to ensure that they are correct again. Integrating RFID into delivery trucks enables faster cargo handling. Real-time visible cargo information ensures the accuracy of cargo delivery and significantly improves the on-time delivery rate. Furthermore, fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions are saved.

Application of RFID in Vehicle Management

In addition to basic business process processing, RFID can also be used for the management of work vehicles. Delivery companies often want to be able to track work trucks that drive out and in from their logistics centers on a daily basis for safety reasons. Each operating vehicle is equipped with RFID electronic tags. When the vehicle passes through the exit and entrance, the center can automatically monitor the entry and exit of the vehicle through the installed RFID reading and writing equipment and cameras. At the same time, the manual check-out and check-in process for drivers is greatly simplified.