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Automatic identification in packaging — radio frequency identification in multiway systems
Author(s) -
Jansen Rolf,
Krabs Andreas
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
packaging technology and science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1099-1522
pISSN - 0894-3214
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-1522(199909/10)12:5<229::aid-pts479>3.0.co;2-6
Subject(s) - barcode , radio frequency identification , identification (biology) , computer science , control (management) , tracing , risk analysis (engineering) , telecommunications , systems engineering , engineering , computer security , business , artificial intelligence , operating system , botany , biology
Abstract With regard to the increasing environmental awareness all over the world, many companies replace their one‐way packaging systems by reusable systems in order to save energy and resources and to reduce waste. But complex multiway networks entail several problems concerning the availability of returned empties and the control of the flow of materials. In order to guarantee a failure‐free operation of the logistic network at low cost, a complete tracking and tracing of the package based on efficient identification technologies is crucial. Concerning multiway systems, the requirements of a continuous information flow often exceed the capacity of barcode technologies. Radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies can fill this gap by offering the wide range of features necessary for disposition and control. This paper sets out the requirements and benefits connected with the use of RFID technologies using multiway systems that represent new results from current research projects. Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.