What an RFID reader is and how it works, the main types (handheld, fixed, portal, tunnel, POS, printer), what sets read range and how to choose one.
The main types of RFID tags explained: passive vs active, LF, HF/NFC and UHF, labels, hard tags and on-metal tags, plus a checklist to pick the right one.
RFID vs NFC explained: frequency, read range, cost and uses compared side by side, plus which one fits inventory, payments, access and authentication.
By Joe S Saghezi, Senitron · Updated October 14, 2026Retail RFID — RFID in retail — means putting a small radio tag on each item so a store can count, [...]
RFID has the potential to revolutionize the way businesses track inventory, assets, products, and operations. However, just putting in RFID readers and tags isn't necessarily the answer to better efficiency. [...]
Today's supply chains are incredibly fast-moving, passing through warehouses, distribution centers, stores, factories, and transportation systems. However, many companies are still grappling with the simple question: “Where is the stock [...]
Creating a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) system is quite different from purchasing off-the-shelf software. The integration of RFID with the physical and digital world presents [...]
Over the years, supply chain management has been operating based on reactive analytics. Managers relied on past information to respond to the question, "What has happened? But with today's fast-paced [...]
RFID could change the way inventory is handled, assets are seen, the supply chain is made more efficient, and how control of operations is exercised. The combination of installing RFID [...]
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems) are used by businesses to track assets, provide more accurate inventory counts, and optimize operations. Both technologies are based on wireless [...]
