Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is one of the most promising technological innovations in the textile and apparel sector for manufacturing, inventory control, warehousing, distribution, logistics, automated object tracking and supply chain management. In this paper, we discuss RFID technology and the various applications related to inventory management, production control, retail management, brand segregation, etc. in the textile and apparel industry.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has been working to facilitate international trade by reducing the barriers that facilitate the manufacture of fashion products to low-cost countries. Among the new technologies, RFID has received particular attention because of its ability to provide solutions to some of these problems. ENGUARD shares with you.
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is an automatic identification method that consists of several components such as tags, tag readers, edge servers, middleware and application software.
There is no internal power supply. The tiny current induced in the antenna by the incoming RF signal provides just enough power to the integrated circuit (IC) in the tag to initiate and transmit a response. The size of such devices is thinner than a sheet of paper; these devices are virtually invisible. The actual read range of a passive tag varies from about 2 mm to about several meters, depending on the chosen RF.
It is very similar to a passive tag, except that a small battery is added. This battery allows the tag IC to be powered continuously. They may have a longer range and greater memory than passive tags, as well as the ability to store additional information sent by the transceiver. Many active tags have a practical range of up to tens of meters and a battery life of up to 10 years.
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By installing RFID systems in various processes of the fashion supply chain, a number of issues unique to the fashion industry can be addressed. Inventory Management
The use of RFID systems can help better manage inventory and enhance the customer shopping experience. RFID systems can quickly or slowly indicate the type of clothing being sold, providing customized advertising on selected garments based on RFID tags. Apparel manufacturers can also use RFID systems to track garments during the manufacturing process as well as online sales.
Inventory levels can be quickly monitored within the production department's store, which helps with efficient inventory management in real time (Wang et al. RFID systems can detect the location and movement of parts, semi-finished and finished products, which helps with production monitoring. Departmental and individual performance can be assessed by the speed of movement of departmental or individual garment components.
It is mainly used in situations where product display density is high, staffing levels are low and the chance of mishandling is very high. The inventory levels of items are properly maintained and items can be grouped according to their needs. Likewise, the accuracy of deliveries can be quickly ensured with less labor when receiving goods in the store.
Theft of clothing from fitting rooms can be prevented by installing a small reader at the entrance to the room. When a customer brings a garment to the fitting room, the tag information of the garment is captured. Items that are brought into the fitting room but do not come out are reported as potentially lost items. RFID can also be used to avoid illegal products from entering the gray market, to improve product security, and to provide information about customer shopping behavior at retail stores.
RFID technology has a very bright future in the textile and apparel industry. As the technology advances, new applications will emerge and we will see more RFID applications in sectors where they are not currently used.
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