of the real-time movements of raw materials and time needed for specific production steps. This information can then be integrated into efficient production planning. Also it can be used for scheduling maintenance operations on machinery hence preventing costly production breaks.
Once the goods are forwarded to the warehouse after the production process is completed successfully, the cartons need to be handled properly so as to making them easily traceable
once they need to be forwarded to the distributers. This step can sometimes can become very complex and as well as time and labor consuming process. However, RFID can be implemented to ease the situation as it can improve information management concerning cargo flow. By using RFID tags the movement of the product cargo can be effectively traced and the information about the entry or exit of cargo from the warehouse can be obtained and recorded by the backend system. This further helps in placement of cargo in the warehouse.
Subsequently the next step of containerization and shipping can be easily dealt with using Ultra-high frequency active RFID tags which help to
track containers in real-time in yards and docks. Active RFID tags have long identification distance and hence speeds up identification.
Once the goods reach the distributors, they make can make use of the technology to accelerate the speed of delivery management, improve efficiency, and increase accuracy in selection and distribution processes. It will also reduce distribution costs.
Owing to decreased cost, innovation and growing acceptance, RFID is finding rapid growth in BRIC nations apart from usual retail chain logistics. China is currently world’s largest market for RFID by value owing mainly to its renowned national identification, apart from anti-counterfeiting initiatives. Russia is in the process of implementing RFID tags for postal management. The Brazilian Army has been using RFID-enabled equipment to improve its supply management and increase efficiency of distributing supplies to soldiers.
RFID is costly in India is as compared to the rest of the BRIC RFID markets but still it has high potential for growth. Indian companies such as HPCL and Mahindra & Mahindra, are already utilizing RFID-
based tracking solutions to increase the effectiveness of advance logistics as well as supply chain management systems. GoI is also planning to use RFID for cold chain management. As per TechSci Research Study, India RFID Market Set to Grow at 25% CAGR until 2018.