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RFID in Supply Chains: Digital Supply Chains Ensure Error-free Processes, High ROI and Optimum Sustainability
Delivery errors in supply chains that are not transparent are a problem for everyone involved: the shipper has to search for missing products and have them redelivered, while the recipient has to suspend or reschedule processes. Logistics and transport service providers have to integrate redeliveries into their planning at short notice or organize additional trips. Errors often occur when orders are picked or loaded into transport vehicles. What is needed is a technical solution that reliably monitors both processes without causing delays.
RFID technology with intelligent logistics software reliably prevents delivery errors and provides a payback for everyone involved in the supply chain: The shipper saves on any compensation costs, searches and administrative work. The recipient can rely on punctual, error-free delivery and plan reliably. Everyone involved is spared the need for additional trips and waiting times caused by reroutes, thus effectively reducing CO2 emissions in the supply chain and protecting the climate as well as budgets.
Three Levers to Improve the Sustainability of Your Logistics
RFID at strategic nodes prevents logistics errors and minimizes costs and CO2 footprint
Loading control
RFID-supported loading control guarantees the correct handling of shipments and transparent shipping processes even at peak times.
Sustainability Impact
Loading errors lead to return shipments and additional deliveries, which can be easily prevented with RFID support.
Warehouse management
RFID-supported warehouse and inventory management guarantees locatable goods and up-to-date stock levels at all times.
Sustainability Impact
Accurate inventory data allows precise planning for the energy-efficient utilization of production facilities and transport vehicles.
RTI management
RFID-supported management of pools for returnable transport items (RTIs) guarantees permanent transparency and on time supply.
Sustainability Impact
RTIs are more sustainable than disposable packaging. RFID-supported RTI pool management increases this effect through the more efficient use of transport and storage capacity.
"Facts, Facts, Facts" – Three Examples of the Positive Effect of Digitalized Supply Chains
- RFID-supported supply chains run 81.5 % faster in terms of the time required for shipping and also incoming and outgoing goods.
(source: International Journal of Information Management Data Insights 2, 2022) - One customer of Turck Vilant Systems reduced the number of lost and incorrectly delivered shipments to almost zero. With around 10,000 shipments per year, this customer saves on 28,730 km of unnecessary delivery trips per year. (source: Turck Vilant Systems customer project)
- Based on a real customer case with 10,000 deliveries per year and a saving of 130 km per shipment, this customer saves on 109,174 tons of CO2 emissions. Based on 3800 kg CO2 emissions per truck kilometer. (source: Figures from Turck Vilant Systems customer project and ICCT data)
How Track-and-Trace Can Reduce Costs and CO2 Emissions in your Supply Chain
Every error in your logistics chain incurs costs and causes avoidable emissions. The white paper “3 Steps to a More Sustainable Supply Chain” explains how track-and-trace systems can avoid errors in your supply chain and thus improve its sustainability.
Improve Your Sustainability Balance with Automation
Automation can also make your production more efficient and energy saving outside of supply chains. Find out which solutions we can support you with on our sustainability page.
Proven in Practice: Examples of Failsafe Logistics Processes with RFID Support
From the Miniature Tag to the High-end Reader: Turck's RFID Portfolio
Our range of tags, interfaces and read/write devices for HF and UHF is one of the largest full ranges on the market. Take a look for yourself or contact us via our contact form. Together with you, we will determine your requirements and will be pleased to draw up a suitable system – if required also right through to the turnkey solution including connection and programming for your IT systems.
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The digitalization of logistics processes requires a great deal of experience and knowledge of processes, systems and hardware. Our expert has this experience and will be happy to advise you.
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