What is RFID?
Radio frequency identification
RFID is a an automatic identification technology whereby digital data is encoded in an RFID enabled tag or 'smart' label which is then captured via radio waves by a reader.
In other words, RFID technology uses radio waves to capture information about company assets instead of optically scanning the barcodes on labels, removing the need to be able to see any tags or labels.
RFID systems can greatly streamline inventory and asset tracking, virtually eliminating human error while providing instant, detailed records of the movement of assets.
Aviation
RFID visibility across aviation assets and supply chains
RFID enables precise equipment and asset tracking within highly regulated aviation environments. Item-level inventory visibility improves accuracy across maintenance and supply chains, ensuring critical tools, parts, and documents are always accounted for. People monitoring and document management add further control, supporting compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
Construction
RFID visibility across sites, assets and fleets
RFID technology provides construction teams with real-time visibility across sites, yards, and mobile operations. Vehicles, tools, and high-value assets can be tracked accurately, reducing loss and theft while improving shipment quantity and quality. Reliable people, fleet, and supply chain tracking supports safer sites, better planning, and tighter control over materials throughout the project lifecycle.
Infrastructure
RFID tracking and analysis for infrastructure assets
RFID supports infrastructure projects by improving materials, process, and asset management across complex, long-term operations. Assets can be tracked, analysed, and optimised through seamless integration between devices and systems, delivering consistent data across teams. Enhanced supply chain tracking and people monitoring help reduce delays, manage risk, and maintain operational continuity at scale.
RFID yard management in practice
Large yards can be difficult to manage when equipment is constantly moving and records rely on manual checks. RFID tracking provides real-time visibility of assets as they enter, exit, or move around the yard.
By tagging equipment with RFID labels and using fixed or handheld readers, asset movements are captured automatically. Teams can see where items are located, how long they have been idle, and how often they are used — without time-consuming searches or paper logs.
This improved visibility reduces lost equipment, speeds up operations, and supports better planning. When integrated with digital yard or asset management systems, RFID creates a reliable, data-driven view of yard activity and asset utilisation.
Zebra Technologies RFID
Out of sight, but not out of reach.
With Zebra RFID solutions you will automatically know the location of business critical items, whether that be stock in your warehouses, medication in hospitals and care facilities or goods flowing in and out of your company warehouses. Made to suit your environment, current business application and condition, Zebra RFID solutions are designed to make your workforce more effective.
Handheld or Fixed RFID Readers & Scanners
Track, trace and take inventory of assets in real-time. You can choose from handhelds, hands free devices, rugged form factors and RFID sleds.
- RFD40 RFID Standard Sled
- RF40D RFID Premium & Plus Sleds
- RFD90 Ultra Rugged UHF RFID Sleds
- MC330 Integrated handheld
- DS9908R RFID Scanner
FlexDigital
SmART Stock
Smart stock management uses RFID to deliver accurate, real-time visibility of inventory without the burden of manual stock checks. Automated stock counting and traceability improve inventory accuracy, reduce loss, and support better replenishment decisions across storage, distribution, and dispatch. By replacing manual processes with RFID-enabled insight, stock-intensive operations gain tighter control, improved efficiency, and clearer data to support day-to-day decision-making.
- Near-real-time RFID stock visibility with up to ninety-nine per cent accuracy
- Rapid, automated stocktakes that remove the need for manual counting
- Reduced stock loss, shrinkage, and misplaced inventory
- Lower safety stock levels and improved working capital
- Clear traceability from goods-in through storage and dispatch
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