Comments on: RFID vs. Barcode Scanning

By: serenac

serenac — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:43:51 +0000

Real Asset Management International (RAMI) considers prospects’ key business objectives before providing advice on which asset tracking system would be best. As a provider of fixed asset tracking software that works in conjunction with barcode and RFID tags, RAMI is well positioned to offer impartial advice. A number of factors should be evaluated when deciding on the most appropriate solution for a business including project budget (RFID technology is significantly more expensive) and the volume and value of the assets. For example, organizations with business critical operations require business continuity at all times, i.e. manufacturing companies, and cannot afford to stop assembly lines to conduct a physical audit. Hundreds of items could exist within one assembly line alone and if the items are barcoded, it would take a significant amount of time to scan each asset one by one, whereas with RFID technology, one quick scan can track all assets simultaneously without affecting operations. In this instance, RFID has many benefits over barcoding. On the other hand, a smaller organization, with fewer assets located at each site, would obtain the same level of tracking accuracy and accountability with barcodes. In the end, 95% of our clients find barcoding to be a sufficient method for asset tracking.

By: John

John — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:09:19 +0000

What is Real Asset Management’s choice between the two?

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:12:48 +0000

My company recently ditched RFID as an asset tracking option due to the cost of the tags alone, they’re extremely pricey.

By: Brendan Connelly

Brendan Connelly — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:04:16 +0000

Barcoding is here to stay. The simplicity of use and low cost of utilization make barcoding appealing to companies watching the bottom line. RFID won’t replace barcoding anytime soon.

By: Steve F.

Steve F. — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:31:20 +0000

I am responsible for implementing a system for better inventory control at my company. A vendor who came in to meet with me, referred to companies that barcode as dinosaurs. Any thoughts on barcoding becoming extinct?