Introduction Present day retail environment has grown both in competition and margin of profit making. Therefore, there is a need for retailers in this environment to remain at par with the environment. They need to heighten their level of real-time visibility of inventory in their supply chain as well as the retail shelf. Most importantly, there is a need to track products accurately from the manufacturers while aligning goods with backroom replenishment. The processes are critical in offering a solution and improving operational concerns such as costs related to inventory, safety stock levels nike air max 2017 goedkoop kopen , and cycle stock. The greatest problem that exists today in the retail industry is how to successful manage inbound and outbound operations. Furthermore, stock and out of stock inventory is a prevalent problem. Since they have recognized what their problem is, retailers must come up with a way to streamline their business processes and operations to improve efficiency. The primary objective should target increased sales and revenue. Major retailers such as Wal-Mart in the United States, Tesco in the United Kingdom nike air max 2017 goedkoop , and Metro in Germany are looking at several areas in their supply chain and store level. What they have realized is that integration of RFID into their operations can move them with the speed at which retail environment is moving. Furthermore, RFID integration could provide highly profitable opportunities to make significant gains in their retail efficiency and accuracy while improving their inventory management (Mohsen, 2012) Although there are problems and challenges in the current retail environment, the most prevalent that needs a solution by RFID is inventory management. Inventory is a movement of goods in the supply chain. RFID printers nike air max 90 wit goedkoop , mobile computers, and labels are what any supply chain needs to make an end to end visibility of items movement throughout the chain. However, it needs to start from the manufacturer through pallet, case nike air max 90 zwart goedkoop , and item labeling. Their benefit is increased accuracy and consistency of shipment thereby reducing item displacement and shrinking of inventory. Overview of RFID Basics of RFID RFID is an acronym standing for Radio Frequency Identification. The technology did not have a specific moment in its history. It developed by using various other technologies and research. It had to start with a better understanding of electromagnetic energy in early years of the 1800s that had been used to develop radio communications and radar systems. The radar system could read and receive more signals simultaneously. It was applied by the British military during the Second World War to identify enemy planes. British military application was the first instance in history where RFID get used. RFID tags were made smaller and cheaper with the invention of the transistor in 1947. It is the reason the tags are becoming cheaper every year (Rida, Yang, & Tentzeris, 2010) RFID technology has continued to evolve over time. RFID refers to a small electronic gadget that has a chip and antenna. It is also the application of radio waves in reading and capturing information which gets stored in a tag that get attached to an object. The tag is read up to some distance away and does not require being within direct line of the reader to enable tracking. Therefore nike air max 90 goedkoop , besides RFID being an electronic device, it is also that system of wireless transmission through radio waves. RFID technology is contactless, and it has three components: a tag, a reader nike air max 95 zwart goedkoop , and a computer system whose function is to host the generated information. The tag gets referred to as a transponder, smart tag, smart label, or radio barcode. It is a very small in size. Tags come in different sizes and shapes but depending on the field of application. How does the tag function? To understand the working behind a tag let us understand this: the reading unit generates an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic induces current in the antenna of the tag. The current powers the chip if only the tags are passive. The current goes on to charging the condenser to generate more power and ensure uninterrupted supply. Immediately the tag has been activated; the reading unit sends a command requesting for the information regarding the item from the tags. The tag cooperates and sends either the serial number or the information that is needed. RFID is a state of the art and sophisticated modern technology. We have seen that it applies electromagnetic to identify objects. The tags are all useful in tracking nike air max 95 heren goedkoop , tracing, and identification of items. The technology has been trending in the retail industry. The driving force behind growth and trending is the need for an efficient and successful inventory system. The effects of an efficient inventory system to the whole business have not been considered an important component until recently. RFID technology will ensure that there is a controlled flow of items from the warehouse to the final consumer and that the items and the customer can easily get traced. RFID has two main types of tags: active tags and passive tags. Passive tags have an inbuilt power source and information flow is two-way, i.e. from the tag into the server and then back to the tag. They have a shorter range in comparison to the active tags. Their main function is data transmission from between the RFID component and the server. On the other hand, active tags have an internal power source that powers ICs while generating outgoing signals. They have a longer range and larger memory than passive tags. They have as small size as a coin. They have a range that covers up to 30 feet radius distance with a battery power then runs up to a decade. They are suitable for tracking high valued items and where there is a requirement of intelligence. Advances in RFID technology The most n
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