SATO CL408E User Guide
Version 0.8
21/10/2004
Page 23 of 44
Tracking shipments of fresh foods with RFID, in combination with
sensors that measure temperature and other physical attributes,
allows for quick identification and destruction of contaminated
batches. Meat and produce make up roughly 15 to 20 percent of
most supermarket sales, averaging roughly 30 percent of profits,
and are the most commonly shoplifted items. Profits could nearly
double by effectively using RFID tags to protect these items.
sensors that measure temperature and other physical attributes,
allows for quick identification and destruction of contaminated
batches. Meat and produce make up roughly 15 to 20 percent of
most supermarket sales, averaging roughly 30 percent of profits,
and are the most commonly shoplifted items. Profits could nearly
double by effectively using RFID tags to protect these items.
Supermarkets could customise and display its special deals accordingly with the shopping
habits of each shopper.
habits of each shopper.
Traditionally, each parcel that goes through the parcel delivery
service runs through the process of generating a tracking number,
printing a waybill (shipping document) for the consumer, and
generating a label with the same tracking number to affix onto the
parcel. The barcode tracking number is then read at pick-up, into
and out of the originating city-station, through the sorting hub, into
the destination city-station, onto the delivery truck, and at the
delivery to the consignee. It is a time-consuming process which
service runs through the process of generating a tracking number,
printing a waybill (shipping document) for the consumer, and
generating a label with the same tracking number to affix onto the
parcel. The barcode tracking number is then read at pick-up, into
and out of the originating city-station, through the sorting hub, into
the destination city-station, onto the delivery truck, and at the
delivery to the consignee. It is a time-consuming process which
requires manpower to handle each parcel by hand in order to scan the label and to keep
the consumer updated with synchronized delivery status by accessing the information on
the internet. RFID tags provide a simple solution to this complicated process by allowing
for real-time scanning of every RF tagged parcel upon arrival and departure
simultaneously with minimal manpower. This provides the delivery service and the
consumer with more precise information and will facilitate in speeding the delivery time to
its target destination.
the consumer updated with synchronized delivery status by accessing the information on
the internet. RFID tags provide a simple solution to this complicated process by allowing
for real-time scanning of every RF tagged parcel upon arrival and departure
simultaneously with minimal manpower. This provides the delivery service and the
consumer with more precise information and will facilitate in speeding the delivery time to
its target destination.
RFID tags can also be used to label high quality textiles. This
improves the reading capability and facilitates handling. It also
ensures traceability. The print image is independent of the
information programmed into the RFID tag. To implement RFID
tags on high quality textiles benefits retailers by operating as a
theft deterrent system. It can also provide for smoother
transactions and improved customer service in cases where the
shopper decides to exchange items. Because each item can have
its own unique EPC code, the retailer could easily keep a record
improves the reading capability and facilitates handling. It also
ensures traceability. The print image is independent of the
information programmed into the RFID tag. To implement RFID
tags on high quality textiles benefits retailers by operating as a
theft deterrent system. It can also provide for smoother
transactions and improved customer service in cases where the
shopper decides to exchange items. Because each item can have
its own unique EPC code, the retailer could easily keep a record