Automated Distribution Centers Can Benefit From RFID

Despite the advances made in distribution center (DC) operations over the years, many are not fully automated. The DC has evolved to meet the faster pace of retail and to adapt to more flexible fulfillment options. In fact, some areas of the DC are still labor intensive, and as a result, error prone. Below, we review three challenging tasks and how RFID can be a major part of the solution. RFID enables DC staff to manage order variability with process automation. Using RFID, pickers can quickly find items, reserve and confirm them. They can even pick multiple orders at once.