RFID enhances supply chain efficiency driving sustainability
RFID optimizes supply chains by preventing shipment errors, streamlining material usage and minimizing CO2 footprint through saved kilometers.
What makes a supply chain sustainable?
A supply chain is only as sustainable as its weakest link, says a long-term technology consultant and Turck Vilant Systems RFID expert Björn Feldhaus, a Logistics Developer by trade. The primary task of a logistician is to move an object from A to B as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible, states Mr. Feldhaus. Anything that hinders the movement of an object from A to B needs to be streamlined, and technology can sometimes assist in this process. Therefore, a supply chain in which each step is optimized to its full potential can be considered sustainable.
Supply chain discrepancies are a top reason companies invest in track-and-trace solutions. According to our experience, such complications can be caused by
- Manual errors, potentially corrected by automation
- Issues with the current process, usually improvable by re-defined methods
- Communication breakdowns caused by a lack of communication between departments, suppliers, carriers and customers in the network and are best fixed by denser communication.
- External factors, that organizations cannot affect.
Introducing any tracking technology to support company processes can help automate processes and collect valuable data, which are a remedy with the two first issues.
When RFID or RTLS technologies are implemented to strategic logistical junctures, CO2 footprint can be minimized
We worked with real-life customers and their experiences, when putting together a whitepaper, which provides a comprehensive guideline on enhancing the sustainability of logistical processes, material handling, picking, and shipping of goods. It critically evaluates the potential impact of various track and trace solutions in addressing logistical tasks and demonstrates how minimizing process errors through identification technology such as RFID can mitigate adverse effects on sustainability. It also explores the role of RFID in improving inventory data and presents a step-by-step guide to analyzing the current state of logistical processes.
The paper concludes with a discussion on selecting the appropriate identification technology to address specific logistical issues. Overall, the whitepaper serves as a valuable resource for companies seeking to drive their production or supply chain closer to sustainability. The paper presents a pragmatic approach to reducing the footprint of existing transport routes covered with combustion engine transport vehicles, despite the recognition that non-fossil transportation measures would be less environmentally damaging.
Learn how RFID enables digital supply chains ensuring error-prevention, asset management and saved kilometers? Download our White Paper today!
3 Steps to a more Sustainable Supply Chain
Our White Paper covers how different identification technologies, including RFID optimizes supply chains and discusses:
- Current State Analysis: We walk you through typical shipment errors and understanding the root cause for them
- Selecting the Fix Method: Is the issue at hand fixable by technology or should you implement changes to your processes (or potentially both)
- Technology Selection: We give you a short introduction to potential technologies that may help address the issues you are experiencing.
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