RFID Systems Support Functions ...

RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)BULLETIN

... "Selection of a RFID system, if appropriate, should be made on the basis of a solution that best meets the criteria, and the circumstances unique to each agency. Finally, agencies need to determine how to best implement RFID technology on current or proposed contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements along with the impact on small and disadvantaged businesses. RFID systems should support one or more of the following functions:

A receipt function to automatically update inventory and valuation.
A storage and issuing function to include inventory management.
A transportation function to include the movement and consolidation for trans-shipment.
A maintenance function to track equipment needing preventative maintenance, calibration, etc., and assembly or disassembly.
A disposal function to track the disposition of property including the tracking of hazardous materials. " ...