Application of RFID technology in retail industry and its advantages and disadvantages

Due to the rapid expansion of retail enterprises, they generally present a variety of commodities, small batches, high distribution frequency, multiple distribution points, fast delivery requirements, and the need for perfect information system support and other logistics distribution characteristics, which makes the entire logistics activity more complicated. The great extension of the logistics system and the complexity of logistics system planning make it an area where only experts can get involved. Therefore, with the rapid development of retail enterprises. There is a demand for using specialized and personalized logistics services to improve the quality and efficiency of logistics services.

Due to the unique identification method and technical characteristics of RFID, it can bring huge benefits to retailers, suppliers and customers; it enables the supply chain system to more easily and automatically track product dynamics in an efficient manner, allowing items to be realized Really automated management. In addition, RFID provides the retail industry with advanced and convenient data collection methods, convenient customer transactions, efficient operation methods, fast and insightful decision-making methods, and other benefits that barcode technology cannot replace.

Anti-counterfeiting and traceability of RFID in retail industry

The principle of anti-counterfeiting is to write the product identification number (ID), that is, the anti-counterfeiting code, in the RFID chip. This ID is unique in all links such as production and sales; the chip is made into a label, and the electronic label is attached to the product to make it Become an integral part of the product. When the electronic tag is forced to be separated from the product, the integrity of the product is destroyed, the product is considered to have been consumed, and the anti-counterfeiting ends.

Toxic milk powder, clenbuterol, gutter oil, dyed buns and other food safety incidents are in full swing, and RFID food traceability is the most effective technical means to ensure food safety. Using RFID as an information carrier, and relying on technologies such as network communication, system integration and database application, a set of information platform established by government supervision, sales and other links has been established. Build a full traceability system to achieve records in every link of the entire industrial chain from production, processing, storage and transportation to the end consumption.

advantage:

1. No mechanical wear, anti-wear;

2. The physical interface of the reader guarantees its own security;

3. Label password protection upgrade;

4. There is a mutual authentication process between the reader and the tag.

Application of RFID in supply chain management

Each supplier has an electronic label, which can be used for settlement, transfer, inquiry and other applications with this label (unique); in inventory management, the system can automatically identify the inventory of the required goods based on the electronic label on each package Information such as area, inventory quantity, inventory quantity and time; in member management, members can be quickly and effectively identified to better provide targeted services to customers; in the cashier management, the cashier system can be Automatically identify electronic tags on commodities in case of intervention, automatically calculate the total price of commodities, and automatically print out bills when customers arrive at the cash register area; in terms of product safety management, monitoring devices automatically monitor the unauthorized electronic tags in this area In case of movement, if there is any abnormality, the audible and visual alarm device can be activated.

Advantages: high degree of work automation, fast processing speed, and no need for excessive human intervention in the processing process.

Disadvantages: The cost of electronic tags is expensive. In the case where the cost of electronic tags cannot be reduced, the application prospects of RFID in the small and medium-sized retail industry are not optimistic, but because of its obvious advantages, it will be a development direction in the coming period.