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RFID Tracking Systems for Manufacturing

RFID tracking systems are transforming manufacturing operations by providing real-time visibility of materials, components, products and assets throughout the production process. This provides greater visibility and control across your production processes, as well as more streamline workflows and supply chains.  

Every manufacturer has unique requirements based on its existing technology infrastructure. That's why The Barcode Warehouse builds end-to-end RFID tracking systems for manufacturing companies that are tailored to your specific needs.  


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Optimise inventory management with RFID

RFID tracking systems for manufacturing provide real-time visibility of materials, components, work-in-progress, finished goods and critical assets across your production chain. By automating how you capture item-level data, RFID manufacturing solutions can improve inventory accuracy, strengthen traceability and give your teams greater control.

From RFID tags and readers to fixed RFID portals, RFID manufacturing solutions can be integrated across key stages of your operation – including goods-in, production, storage, assembly and dispatch. This helps reduce manual processes and data errors, minimise stock discrepancies and provide a more accurate view of inventory as it moves through your facility.

At The Barcode Warehouse, we design and implement tailored, end-to-end RFID tracking systems for manufacturing businesses. We work with your existing technology infrastructure and operational requirements to create a RFID solution that's aligned to your business needs. From solution design and hardware through to software integration, implementation and ongoing support, we provide a complete approach to RFID in manufacturing.

Benefits of RFID tracking systems for manufacturing:

  1. Improve production visibility with real-time tracking of materials, components, work-in-progress and finished goods 

  2. Increase inventory accuracy by automating the identification and movement of stock with passive, semi-passive or active RFID tags

  3. Reduce production errors by ensuring the right materials and components are available at the right stage of the process 

  4. Strengthen traceability with a complete, accurate record of products and materials throughout production 

  5. Optimise manufacturing workflows by using the right combination of RFID technology, tag types and frequency to track products across your facility

  6. Reduce manual processes and free up production teams from time-consuming data capture and stock checks 

  7. Connect manufacturing operations by integrating RFID technology with your ERP, MES, WMS and other business software systems

Our manufacturing RFID solutions at a glance


Building your RFID solution: How it works

RFID tracking systems are often modular and complex, which is why we take pride in our tailored approach. The Barcode Warehouse combines many years of experience with a wide range of RFID hardware and software partnerships to deliver a truly end-to-end RFID manufacturing solution; from initial consultation through to testing, deployment and ongoing support.  

Call

STEP 1

Exploration Call

After you have submitted an enquiry, a member of our business development team will arrange a call with you to discuss your needs and pain points.

Lab

STEP 2

Solutions Lab 

Based on our conversation, we’ll book you onto a “Solutions Lab” visit to our Innovation and Customer Experience (ICE) Centre. Here, you’ll get bespoke demos of the RFID hardware and software that are best suited to your requirements.

Visit

STEP 3

Visit Your Site (optional) 

If your site requirements are especially complex, we will schedule a visit to your site(s) to complete the scoping of your project.

Deploy

STEP 4

Quote & Deployment 

We will use all the information gathered to build a tailored quote and retail solution proposal. Once approved by you, it’s time to bring your project to life!


RFID systems designed for your manufacturing facilities

Our tailored FID tracking systems are a smart choice for manufacturing companies of all sizes; from large-scale production and onward transportation facilities to regional operations on tighter budgets. Find out more about how different types of manufacturers can take advantage of RFID.

Small-scale and regional manufacturers

Small-scale and regional manufacturers

For smaller manufacturing companies operating on a local/regional scale, RFID technology such as tags, labels and readers can be deployed at key points around your facility for real-time visibility of inventory and work-in-progress.

This helps reduce the need for manual checks, speeds up day-to-day operations, and allows your team to respond efficiently to changing demand. RFID solutions are modular, so they can scale as your business grows.

Multi-site manufacturers

Multi-site manufacturers

For mid-size manufacturers that typically run from multiple sites across the UK, integrated RFID solutions connect inventory data across locations, providing a consistent, real-time view of raw inventory, tools, equipment and work-in-progress as they move through the manufacturing process.

This improved visibility supports more accurate inventory management and offers greater operational control, while reducing reliance on manual processes and helping teams identify and resolve discrepancies quickly.

Enterprise manufacturing with T&L and warehousing

Enterprise manufacturing with T&L and warehousing 

In enterprise-scale manufacturing companies with internal transport and logistics (T&L) and warehousing infrastructure, advanced RFID solutions can be installed both on-site and within vehicles on the road to improve inventory and fleet tracking accuracy, reducing labour costs, and increasing the speed and efficiency of operations.

In warehouses, this means real-time tracking of goods through storage, picking and dispatch. In the T&L process, it means installing RFID devices both on-site and within fleet vehicles to improve operational accuracy, wherever your products are on the road.

RFID and manufacturing software systems

RFID can work together with manufacturing software such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to give a complete view of materials, inventory and production activity.

The benefits of MES and WMS software 

A WMS manages warehouse operations. It provides an accurate view of inventory, helping businesses reduce stock errors, improve efficiency and ensure materials are available when needed. An MES focuses on the production floor, tracking work in progress (WIP), production processes, equipment and quality. It gives manufacturers real-time visibility of production, helping improve efficiency, traceability and quality control. 

WMS and MES integration enables warehouse and production activities to work in sync, creating a continuous flow of information.

Integrating RFID for end-to-end tracking

RFID adds another layer of visibility by automatically identifying and tracking tagged materials, containers, products, tools or equipment as they move through the manufacturing process.

When RFID is integrated with WMS and MES software, the captured data can be used to update inventory and production records automatically. For example, when raw materials leave a warehouse location, RFID can record their movement into production. The MES can then track those materials as they become WIP and move through different production stages, while the WMS maintains visibility of stock and finished goods.

At The Barcode Warehouse, we partner with leading software system providers to enhance RFID solutions for our manufacturing customers. Our expert team can provide personalised recommendations to ensure that you choose the perfect software for your needs and budget.  

Warehouse worker using Zebra RFID reader

See our manufacturing RFID solutions in action

Visit our Innovation & Customer Experience (ICE) Centre in Newark, Nottinghamshire, to explore cutting-edge RFID solutions designed to enhance warehouse efficiency.

We offer bespoke Solutions Labs for manufacturing industry professionals, where our Solutions Architects demonstrate how RFID technology can optimise inventory management. Experience live demonstrations of industry-leading RFID manufacturing solutions that streamline operations, reduce errors, and improve real-time inventory visibility.


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RFID in Manufacturing FAQs

How is RFID used in manufacturing?

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is used in manufacturing to automatically identify, track and manage materials, components, products and equipment throughout the various stages of production. An RFID tracking system for manufacturing uses RFID tags and readers to capture real-time information as items move between storage, production, assembly and dispatch.

By providing greater visibility of inventory and work-in-progress, RFID in manufacturing can help businesses improve traceability, reduce manual data entry, minimise errors and streamline production workflows. RFID manufacturing solutions can also integrate with existing ERP, MES and WMS software to provide a complete view of data for reporting and making ongoing process optimisations.

How do RFID tags improve manufacturing processes?

RFID tags improve manufacturing processes by identifying items automatically without requiring a direct line of sight or manual barcode scanning. Each tag can carry a unique identifier, allowing manufacturers to track materials, components and finished products as they move through the production environment.

This can improve inventory accuracy, support real-time traceability and reduce the time employees spend locating or recording items. RFID manufacturing solutions can also help identify bottlenecks, prevent production errors and provide a clearer view of work-in-progress.
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