As we are all well aware, our world is becoming more and more digital. We pay for things with our smartphones and even connect with friends through social media sites like Facebook or Twitter. However, despite all that technology, there are still many people out there who have not embraced it yet. If you fall into this category, then you might be surprised to learn about RFID technology (radio frequency identification). In this blog post we’ll show you how this cutting-edge technology can help make your recycling efforts easier and more efficient.
Determine the specific items you want to track.
Determine the specific items you want to track.
The first step in creating your RFID system is deciding which assets you want to track and using that information as a starting point for the rest of your project planning. The scope of the project is important because it determines how many assets need to be tracked, how long it will take to implement, and what kind of training will be needed for employees. Consider these questions:
- How many assets do you want to track? Tracking everything from office supplies or personal belongings (like a wallet) all the way up through high-end machinery may require different levels of customization for each type of object or property type.
- What kind of objects do you want to track? It’s important that any asset tracking system aligns with organizational needs in order for it not only be successful but also cost-effective by minimizing wasted time spent checking inventory levels when they could be doing other tasks instead. For example, if there are several types of printers within an office environment but only one model uses toner cartridges while others use ink cartridges, it wouldn’t make sense trying both types on every single machine since they’re designed differently with separate maintenance schedules–so why bother?
Identify where you will be tracking your recyclable assets.
The next step is to identify where you will be tracking your recyclable assets. This means identifying the location(s) where your recycling center, landfill, and any other locations that may need to be tracked because of their unique needs. If you have multiple landfills in different regions of the country or even different countries, this process can become complicated rather quickly. In order for a company like GreenRoad to track recyclable assets from every location of a large corporation effectively, it may require an entirely new fleet of RFID readers installed at each facility.
Make sure you have the right technology.
The first step in tracking recyclable assets with RFID is to make sure you have the right technology. There are a few different factors to consider when choosing an RFID tag or reader, including:
- The type of material that your asset is made out of (metal, plastic, glass)
- The size of your asset(s)
- Your budget$$
Get the right people involved.
- Develop a plan.
- Use a team of experts, including representatives from all areas of your organization and the right technology to meet your goals.
- Get the right people involved.
- Make sure you have the right technology to make it work.
Choose a software solution that’s right for your RFID needs.
You will want to choose a software solution that is easy to use and has the ability to handle large volumes of data. It should be able to support a variety of tags and data formats, as well as integrating with other systems. For example, some solutions allow you to pull up real-time reports on your recyclable assets using their mobile app.
There are many ways to use RFID tags and software to track recyclable assets.
- The tags can be attached directly to the asset, such as in a bag, pallet or bin. This is known as “direct labeling”.
- They can also be attached on an intermediary tag that will have a label with the asset details on it and then this intermediary tag will be fixed on top of your recyclable item that you want to track. This is known as “indirect labeling” because you have put another layer between your product and its RFID tag giving more flexibility when it comes down to placing your asset into different locations (i.e., bins).
Conclusion
By using RFID tags as a part of your asset tracking system, you can have peace of mind knowing that everything is accounted for and nothing is going to be wasted. The software solution can help you manage all the data from each tag so that there’s no need for manual entry or double checking by employees who don’t understand what they’re doing. With so many different ways to track recyclable assets with RFID technology, it’s important that you choose the right one for your business needs.
