Logistics RFID Applications

RFID solutions that streamline warehouse operations, track shipments and automate container and parcel handling across the logistics chain.

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Asset Tracking

Asset Tracking

Locate high-value assets and containers in yards, warehouses and distribution centres in real time.

  • ✓Deliver a complete RFID solution for Asset Tracking with single-vendor hardware and middleware.
  • ✓Reduce manual workload and error rates through automatic, bulk tag reading.
  • ✓Gain real-time visibility and actionable insight across your logistics operation.
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Container Terminal

Container Terminal

Track containers, trucks and handling equipment across ports and inland terminals for faster turnaround.

  • ✓Deliver a complete RFID solution for Container Terminal with single-vendor hardware and middleware.
  • ✓Reduce manual workload and error rates through automatic, bulk tag reading.
  • ✓Gain real-time visibility and actionable insight across your logistics operation.
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Parcel Sorting

Parcel Sorting

Batch-identify parcels on high-speed conveyor belts for automatic out-bound sorting and routing.

  • ✓Deliver a complete RFID solution for Parcel Sorting with single-vendor hardware and middleware.
  • ✓Reduce manual workload and error rates through automatic, bulk tag reading.
  • ✓Gain real-time visibility and actionable insight across your logistics operation.
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Warehouse Management

Warehouse Management

Automate inbound, outbound, counting and item location across the warehouse with RFID middleware.

  • ✓Deliver a complete RFID solution for Warehouse Management with single-vendor hardware and middleware.
  • ✓Reduce manual workload and error rates through automatic, bulk tag reading.
  • ✓Gain real-time visibility and actionable insight across your logistics operation.
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Application Scenarios

A flexible RFID solution tailored to widely different operational scenarios

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Warehouse Optimization

Track pallets, trolleys and stock bin-by-bin for real-time inventory, automated put-away and error-proof order picking.

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Container Terminal

Automatic gate-in/gate-out logging and equipment (TTU) identification for faster, more accurate turnaround.

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Parcel & Conveyor Sorting

High-speed read points tag, verify and route parcels automatically as they move along the conveyor.

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Capabilities & Features

Core capabilities available out of the box

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Bulk, Non-Line-of-Sight Reading

Read entire pallets or shelves in seconds, eliminating hand-scanning and enabling continuous, hands-free inventory.

  • ✓Full pallet/shelf reads in seconds
  • ✓Reduced manual labor and error
  • ✓Live bin-level inventory
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Outdoor & Rugged Read Points

Industrial readers and weatherproof antennas deliver reliable, long-range reads in yards, terminals and outdoors.

  • ✓Sub-second gate reads
  • ✓Weatherproof, 24/7 operation
  • ✓Reliable tracking in harsh conditions
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System Connectivity

Middleware pushes tag events into your WMS, ERP and dispatch systems through standard APIs.

  • ✓Seamless WMS/ERP integration
  • ✓Single source of truth
  • ✓Real-time dispatch visibility

Integration & Ecosystem

Connect with your core systems and build one unified automation foundation

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WMS & ERP

Sync inventory, put-away and dispatch data with your core logistics systems via standard APIs.

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Standards & Middleware

Built on open RFID standards and the Cirfid middleware, compatible with existing readers, antennas and tags.

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Measurable Outcomes

Quantifiable gains customers achieve after deployment

98%+Inventory accuracy
3×Faster receive & dispatch
6–18 moTypical payback period
0Manual scan time added

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Customer Feedback

What our customers across industries say about working with us

"Bulk reads on every pallet and tote removed the last gap in our inventory data. Cycle counts that once took hours now finish in minutes."

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Warehouse Accuracy at Scale

Warehouse Manager

National 3PL

"Gate reads are now automatic. Dispatchers see every container and tractor in real time, and turnaround at the terminal dropped significantly."

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Terminal Turnaround

Port Operations Lead

Container Terminal

"High-speed read points route parcels without a hand-scan. Throughput rose and misroutes fell the very first week."

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Parcel Sorting, Zero Hand-Scans

Sortation Supervisor

Courier & Parcel

Resource Downloads

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Downloads
📄logistics-solution-brief.pdf📄rfid-logistics-roi-calculator.xlsx

Frequently Asked Questions

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How can RFID improve warehouse inventory accuracy?
RFID enables non-line-of-sight bulk reads, so a full pallet or shelf can be inventoried in seconds rather than hand-scanning every barcode, significantly improving accuracy and speed.
Does RFID work in outdoor container terminals?
Yes. Using industrial-grade readers and weatherproof antennas, RFID reliably tracks containers, trailers and spreaders in harsh outdoor environments.
What is the typical ROI payback period?
Most logistics deployments achieve payback within 6 to 18 months through reduced labor, lower inventory errors and faster throughput. Download the ROI calculator for a tailored estimate.