Warehouse RFID Automated Inbound Solution for Full-Case Goods
To achieve a fully automated, high-precision RFID inbound process for full-case goods. By integrating a conveyor system, scanners, a printer, and a robotic arm, this solution replaces traditional manual scanning, labeling, and data entry, significantly enhancing inbound efficiency, accuracy, and data real-time capabilities.
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Full-case goods are placed on a conveyor
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The system generates and prints an RFID label
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RFID data is verified
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Original barcode is scanned
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A robotic arm automatically applies the label
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The system registers the goods as received
System Components & Hardware Configuration
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Conveyor System: Roller/Belt Conveyor
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Barcode/QR Code Scanner: Industrial Fixed-Mount Scanner
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RFID Printer: Industrial RFID Label Printer
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Industrial Robotic Arm: 6-Axis Collaborative Robot
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RFID Reader/Writer: UHF RFID Reader & Antenna
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Control & Processing Unit: Industrial PLC + HMI/Industrial PC
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Sensors: Photoelectric/Position Sensors
Software System Architecture
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Core system: Warehouse Management System (WMS)
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Integration module: automation equipment control module
Key Benefits
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End-to-End Automation: Drastically reduces manual labor, lowers operational costs, and enables 24/7 operation.
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High Accuracy: RFID's non-contact, batch-read capability eliminates human errors like missed or incorrect scans, achieving >99.9% data accuracy.
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Significant Efficiency Gain: Seamless process flow is far faster than manual operations, greatly increasing inbound throughput.
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Real-Time Data Transparency: Data is updated instantly from scan to registration, ensuring perfect inventory record accuracy.
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Enhanced Traceability: The RFID tag serves as a unique digital identity for the case, providing a solid foundation for subsequent picking, cycle counting, and product tracing.