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How Easy Is RFID Tracking?

By Dr. Alex Wong
March 11, 2024 • 3 min read
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You have no doubt seen a lot of RFID tags springing up all over the place. RFID tags are very easy to use but it’s not always clear how easy they are to use alongside an RFID asset tracking system. 

Don’t worry, this article will help you to understand just how simple, yet effective tracking via an RFID system is. Once you’ve finished reading this article you could be ready to use this type of tracking system in your workplace.

What Is RFID Tracking?

RFID tracking is a relatively advanced yet useful way of tracking your assets. It involves using radio frequency identification (RFID) to help you locate your assets. Every RFID tag contains a tiny aerial that sends out and receives information. This information relates to the asset you’re tracking. 

When you attach an RFID tag to an asset you’re just beginning the tracking process. When you set up a profile for your asset it is stored on your RFID asset tracking system. What this means is that you can now track more than just your asset’s location. You can see how often it’s used, whether it needs to go for its six-monthly repair, and even if it’s being used to its full advantage. As you can see, RFID tracking is wholly useful without being overly complicated.

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Fixed And Handheld RFID Readers: The Difference

Some people like to use handheld readers when they’re scanning their RFID tags. Others prefer to use handheld readers instead. A fixed reader allows you to identify different assets as they make their way through checkpoints. If you manufacture products and you use a conveyor belt, having a fixed reader could be ideal. It could scan the assets as they move along the conveyor belt. Fixed RFID readers are also useful if you want to move assets between dock doors. This is because the reader can be in one place all of the time, and proves to be really convenient. 

Handheld readers are there to be used when you’re on the go. They allow the user to move here and there with ease. With built-in antennas, handheld readers are usually the first choice for those who wish to track their assets. Any RFID asset tracking system that allows the user to operate it wherever they are allows for freedom and better usability. 

Before you sign on the dotted line and pay for a tracking system, consider what you want to use it for. Will you benefit from using a fixed reader or would a handheld one be better for you?

RFID Tags vs QR Codes

QR codes can be extremely useful to use. However, the code isn’t as technologically advanced as any RFID tag. It’s just a barcode that you can scan to access information about your assets. While RFID tags are similar in this respect, they offer so much more. This is simply because an RFID tag can be scanned through multiple surfaces. In addition to this, it is possible to scan more than one asset at once. This is not an option that QR codes offer you. You need to be directly in front of them before they’re scanned. Another benefit associated with using an RFID asset tracking system is that tags such as these can be edited. However, QR codes cannot be, making them less versatile.

Why Tracking Via RFID Tags Is The Future

RFID tracking is the future because it’s an easy yet reliable way to track your assets. As long as you use an RFID asset tracking system you can trust, you can track your assets easily. 

RFID tags are becoming more sophisticated. They’re becoming more useful in the workplace and they can help you to truly understand how your business is performing. RFID tags are now more popular than ever as people and businesses are understanding just how reliable they are.

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How To Get Started With RFID Tracking

To get started, all that you need to do is to attach an RFID tag to the assets you’d like to track. Attach one tag at a time so you know which assets you’ve made a profile for. The profile will appear on your handheld or fixed scanner once you’ve scanned the RFID tag. As soon as it appears, you can fill it with an abundance of information about the asset. 

Now, you’re ready to track your assets via your new RFID asset tracking system. It really is this easy. You don’t need to use any complicated software or be a computer genius. All you need to do is to make sure you use a tracking system that has a good user interface and is regularly updated. When you do, you’re good to go. 

Would you like to chat with someone who knows a lot about using an RFID asset tracking system? Contact us today at team@itemit.com.

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Dr. Alex Wong

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Dr. Alex Wong

Dr. Alex Wong is the CEO & Co-Founder of RedBite Solutions, a spin-out from the University of Cambridge and creators of itemit.For more than 2 decades, Alex’s innovations have disrupted industries and reimagined traditional solutions, delivering breakthrough results.A pioneer of the RFID EPC Network and IoT, Alex has shaped modern tracking technologies. RedBite powers the world’s largest RFID deployment across 60+ countries and launched itemit, a leading barcode, QR code, GPS & RFID SaaS tracking platform. Dr. Wong holds a PhD in Engineering from Cambridge and remains an embedded researcher, leading EU & Innovate UK projects to bridge research with real-world applications.

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