Reusable Containers and RFID: Tag When Manufacturing Not in the Field

From AMR Research, Apr 8, 2004 ... The benefits of using Radio Frequency Identification RFID technology to track mobile assets are obvious. Kraft is using it to monitor the location and manage stock rotation of ingredient bins within one of its plants. Brewers in the UK are doing likewise with beer kegs which are costly number in the millions and move through an extended channel of distribution where safeguards to protect them are weak see the AMR Research Alert article May 23 2003 . The Bottom Line Companies that are considering using RFID technology to manage assets such as totes ingredient containers and other conveyances that require a ruggedized permanently attached tag should plan now to outfit new equipment with the necessary technology during their manufacture.