RFID (Radio-frequency Identification) is a revolutionizing technology that has transformed numerous business operations. Its cost-effectiveness and efficiency are few of its many benefits that has attracted various companies for years. After gas industry and retail, one industry that is likely to be benefited by RFID is the transport manufacturing industry. RFID can be used in the manufacturing of automobiles, airplanes, and trains.
In the airplane manufacturing industry, RFID tags are used in managing the supply chain. Manufacturing a commercial jet involves a set of complex tasks as well as management of millions of small parts. The use of RFID tags in management of supply chain has made tracking and monitoring of avionics and other parts much easier. The information obtained from the tags helps in aircraft maintenance as well as line maintenance.
In the railway transport system, the railway track must be maintained and inspected for defects periodically. In most cases, the inspection is carried out manually, and this paves the way for an RFID-based system. With RFID-based monitoring system, it will be easier to alert the trains that are approaching the maintenance or construction area. This way, train operators will slow down the train and prevent accidents.
Automobile industry is not new to the RFID technology. It has been using RFID for many years. RFID tags are utilized in supply chain and for yard management in automobile processing centers. With recent developments in RFID technology, car rental companies can efficiently utilize RFID tags in tracking and managing their entire fleet of vehicles.
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