At Labelexpo 2024, Checkpoint Systems will present an extensive selection of RFID labeling options to meet the needs of various industries like retail, supply chain and logistics, service, or food and beverage, among others. These solutions are designed to enhance tracking, improve inventory management, and boost security, driving efficiency and innovation across various operations.

Our exhibit will feature not only RFID labeling but also a suite of solutions that optimize the implementation of RFID labels, like:

•  RFreshID, an RFID Food Waste Solution: Ensures perishable items' extended shelf life and freshness, contributing to food safety and waste reduction.
• EAS intel for Loss Prevention: Advanced Electronic Article Surveillance systems designed to prevent theft and enhance inventory accuracy.
• Bottle ID for Liquids, an RFID Bottle Digitalization: Precise identification and tracking technology for liquid products, ensuring quality control and regulatory compliance.

In addition to our presence at the show, Checkpoint Systems is excited to announce its participation in the AWA & AIPIA Smart Labeling Seminar, co-located with Labelexpo. Louis Parker, RFID Market Development Manager at Checkpoint, will join other industry leaders in the panel discussion titled “Smart and RFID Labels: Challenges and Optimization” on September 9th at 12:00 PM CST. The panel, moderated by Eef de Ferrante, Managing Director at AIPIA, will provide insights on innovations addressing market needs and challenges.

As part of the largest label company in the world, Checkpoint Systems aims to provide comprehensive solutions that drive operational efficiency and business growth. This commitment demonstrates our dedication to providing innovative solutions that satisfy our clients' changing needs.

“Labelexpo 2024 is an excellent platform for us to introduce our latest RFID innovations,” said Mariano Tudela, Vice President Sales MAS Worldwide at Checkpoint Systems. “Being part of CCL Label enables us to offer a holistic approach to RFID solutions, enhancing the capabilities of customers across various industries. We look forward to engaging with industry professionals and demonstrating the transformative potential of our technologies.”

Don't miss the opportunity to discover groundbreaking RFID solutions at Labelexpo 2024. Visit Checkpoint Systems at Booth 5219 from September 10-12 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. We look forward to welcoming you and exploring how our solutions can elevate your business operations.

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Our Checkpoint experts are (unsurprisingly) super quick at reformatting artwork files. So quick, they've cottoned onto an even better way of doing it. One that takes the process down to a matter of seconds, virtually error-free, and easy to do. Let's talk about it…

Manual production-ready artwork files are slowing you down

The journey to a production-ready artwork file is long and winding (well…if you do it the non-Checkpoint way). Your beautiful artwork file needs some serious nip/tuck action before it can go to production and find its forever home on your garments — it'll need dielines, hole punch dimensions, and more.

Making your labels production-ready can take a huge amount of time and can get very repetitive very quickly. If you need to tweak your logo, branding, or dimensions across a range of different label types produced in different factories around the world, you could set back the time it takes to go to market by days…maybe even weeks (or worse!). Given the pace of e-commerce today, you can't afford to fall behind over something like updating a label design!

If all this sounds achingly familiar, you'll be pleased to know that there's a solution—automation.

Cue…artwork automation

As you'd expect, the crew at Checkpoint are experts in artwork prep. We teamed our decades of art development knowledge with our cloud-based platforms to create an internal automated flow that our clients can take full advantage of. Here's why artwork automation is the way forward…

From receipt to production in minutes

People are an integral part of the creative process. And that's exactly why they shouldn't be tied up in painstaking, manual processes like tweaking and reformatting hundreds of artwork files for production.

Automated processes like the ones we use at Checkpoint across our many global sites dramatically shorten the time from receipt to production-ready artwork — we're talking 2,000 artwork files completed in 3 hours rather than the 6 full weeks it would take to do it manually.

Your artboards are automatically identified based on the art file supplied, with us free to copy and paste the front and back designs. In fact, we don’t need any further input from you at all here, meaning no changes at all are made to how you currently work internally. And that's it—consistent, accurate artboards instantly. It even automatically defines, adds, and places technical lines and punch holes!

Error-free production art using data

When a task is repetitive enough, the odd mistake is bound to creep through. So, thank goodness for data-led automation. Automated art production systems like ours allow you to standardize inputs to turbocharge your efficiency.

It automatically adds accurate dyelines, folds and perforations, names every layer with standardized conventions, and even uses standardized file names for easy organization. Automated artwork production flows also give you digital renders for an immediate review of the artwork so you can stamp out version errors. It becomes the ultimate benchmark of truth!

Easy last-minute changes

Branding updates, legal requirements, market needs…there are tons of reasons you might need to make last-minute updates across numerous groups of artworks. Luckily, automation has your back when it comes to workflow resilience!

Artwork is also easy to automate on a global scale. Your teams can access your entire catalogue of artwork from your bespoke landing page, make changes in a fraction of the time, and then check and review before heading right into production. That’s right. Whenever and wherever you need to access them. Gotta move at speed if you wanna catch the edge!

Automating your artwork production (it’s easier than you think!)

Unfortunately, the journey to automated artwork production doesn't involve negotiating with robots. It's actually far quicker and easier than you might think! For example, the automated processes we use at Checkpoint need minimal set-up and minimal manual intervention—you'll be up and running before you know it! Our systems are also built to evolve, so you won't be tied to outdated tech in a year or two.

Our artwork pros work with you to establish standardized color-correct values for each label format you use (because brand consistency is everything) all ready to go when you need them. They'll be on hand to guide you through designing for print labels, so you're starting with a solid foundation before you let loose on the automation.

Our team has decades of experience working with artwork production technology and manipulating flat art files. With millions of labels passing through our systems every day, your workflow is in good hands!

So, what about it? Are you ready to save time, money, and labor by automating your artwork formatting process? Won't it be sweet to kiss goodbye to minor slip-ups and delays caused by manual editing? Not to mention offloading the editing of large libraries of artworks!

Contact our experts and ask any questions you have. We're pros at making production-ready artwork files, and we've built the cloud-based platforms that underpin the automation process. We can answer anything you can ask (and we love it). Fire away!

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As consumers demand faster and more efficient deliveries, logistics companies face the challenge of managing an increasing volume of shipments with greater precision and speed. This has led to a significant transformation in logistics operations, forcing companies to adopt advanced technologies like RFID to improve the visibility and control of their shipments. Efficiency is crucial to meet customer expectations and maintain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving e-commerce market.

In this article, we will explain how RFID can help maximize efficiency in shipment tracking, how it is a sustainable solution, and the challenges  faced by the industry.

RFID Drives Sustainability Solutions for shipment tracking

Shipment tracking is a crucial process in the supply chain as it allows knowing the status of goods at each stage. The importance of implementing advanced solutions is on the rise, driven by the demand for faster deliveries, which directly depends on the ability to monitor shipments efficiently and accurately.

Historically, traditional tracking methods, such as barcodes, have dominated this field. However, they present significant limitations, especially in adverse conditions. This is where RFID technology comes in as a revolutionary solution, offering greater accuracy, efficiency, and visibility in shipment tracking.

What is RFID? It is a technology that uses radio waves to identify and track objects with tags containing electronically stored information that goes a step further by offering a sustainable solution that provides visibility into the location and status of goods.

This allows companies to optimize delivery routes and reduce fuel consumption. Additionally, the ability to simultaneously track shipments with a unique code and specific information improves operational efficiency and reduces the need for additional resources. This not only lowers operational costs but also minimizes the environmental impact of logistics operations.

Challenges and Solutions for shipment tracking

Traditional shipment tracking faces several significant challenges. Firstly, barcode reading is limited in adverse conditions such as humidity, dirt, or physical damage, causing errors in goods identification, operational delays, and loss of visibility.

Furthermore, the difficulty in tracking multiple shipments simultaneously due to the need for direct line-of-sight limits efficiency in high-volume environments, resulting in delays and errors in logistics management. This negatively affects customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, especially given the unprecedented growth in demand for logistics services driven by e-commerce, particularly in the last mile segment.

Sustainability is one of the pending topics in the logistics sector. Therefore, companies are adopting more sustainable practices to reduce their environmental impact, such as using electric vehicles, route optimization, and efficient energy management. However, implementing these practices requires precise visibility and control over operations, which is difficult to achieve with traditional methods.

This is where RFID asset tracking technology comes in as a key tool to address the challenges. Unlike barcodes, RFID tags can be read without contact and without the need for direct line-of-sight. This allows for accurate and quick identification of goods, even in challenging conditions. This not only improves efficiency and accuracy but also reduces errors and losses of goods.

RFID technology provides an advanced solution for the identification and tracking of goods, significantly improving accuracy and efficiency in the supply chain. By removing the need for manual scans and providing real-time data, companies can minimize human errors and improve inventory management accuracy, avoiding losses and manual scans.

Another benefit that RFID tags bring to shipment tracking is the optimization of routes and delivery times. With information about the location and status of shipments, companies can plan and execute their routes more efficiently, reducing delivery times and improving customer satisfaction. Real-time visibility allows for a quick response to any issues or delays, ensuring that shipments arrive on time and in perfect condition.

Undoubtedly, the logistics sector is in a state of transformation, and implementing solutions like RFID technology is key to the future of logistics. In warehouses, RFID allows for quick and accurate identification of goods, improving efficiency and reducing processing times. In transport, RFID tags can be used to track assets, providing valuable information for fleet management and route optimization.

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Quick recap

It all starts with the European Green Deal, a commitment to reach climate neutrality by 2050. As part of that, a circular economy action plan was created. Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation (ESPR) is one of the initiatives being introduced to deliver on this.

The regulation, part of the EU Green Deal, will replace the Eco-design Directive and empower the European Commission to set eco-design requirements for all goods placed on the EU market. It will start with 31 priority product groups with the highest energy or material efficiency potential.

The Ecodesign Regulation has three key highlights:

• Enhanced product sustainability: manufacturers need to integrate sustainable design principles into their products from the start, considering recycled content, durability and the removal of substances of concern
• Digital product passports (DPP): introducing a digital twin of the physical product linked to a digital platform that gives detailed information on a product's lifecycle from raw material to reuse, recycling, and repair.
• Boosting the circular economy: by encouraging product reuse and refurbishment as well as recycling for waste reduction and resource efficiency, we can move towards a more circular economy.

Read: Digital Product Passport Guide

The Commission proposed the new regulation in 2022, and in 2023, the Council adopted its general approach and reached a provisional agreement with the Parliament in December of the same year. At the end of May, the regulation moved on to the next stage…

ESPR: what’s new?

On May 27th, the European Council approved the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). The ESPR came into force on July 18th, 2024, and is seen as the cornerstone of the commission’s approach to more environmentally sustainable and circular products.

The Ecodesign requirements are being developed via an Ecodesign Forum, including impact assessments and stakeholder consultations. This will affect businesses across the chain, from manufacturers (EU and non-EU) and importers to distributors and fulfillment service providers.

Each EU member state will enforce the rules, and customs authorities will control products entering the EU market. Reporting requirements on unsold products and the ban on their destruction are expected to also be announced, covering unsold textiles and footwear.

Anyone putting a product onto the market will need to make sure that they're complying with these sets of rules across a selection of product aspects, which include things like durability, reusability, repairability, energy use, and more.

Read: EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

Getting ready for the future

Sustainability starts with design

The main aim of regulations like ESPR is to encourage brands to design with sustainability in mind to improve circularity, energy performance, and environmental impact. Labeling partners like the team at Checkpoint have sustainability-focused project frameworks like our Planit Process, a collaborative, five-step process with sustainability at its core. It’s a great way to get expert guidance on making sustainability a primary focus in your labeling and packaging projects.

Read: How to start the journey to sustainable packaging

Gemini Tags®

Digital Product Passports haven't been passed yet, but the earlier you plan for them, the better. Our teams developed the Gemini Tag® specifically for DPP rollouts to help tackle retailers' most common challenges with the initiative.

The Gemini Tag utilizes two twinned QR codes — one printed on the tag for easy customer access and one printed on the sewn-in care label for lifetime access. This is just one solution you can explore before the legislation rolls out.

Would you like to discuss Digital Product Passports? Get in touch—we’re listed on the CIRPASS website as an official solution provider. It’s a project consortium made up of 31 partners who have come together, funded by the European Commission, to manage the DPP rollout. Do you have questions about how to start preparing your labeling for the DPP and ESPR rollouts? We’d love to hear from you. Get in touch and tell us how we can help.

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Meet Eyewall: our newest family of NFC labels

The Eyewall family is a trio of round NFC-enabled labels, each designed to meet a specific use case in retail, luxury, medicine, food and beverages, and libraries. Depending on the need, they can be embedded into different products or applied as anti-tamper labels.

Because Eyewall labels contain encrypted NFC (near-field communication) chips, they open up a ton of customer experience possibilities, all accessible with the tap of a smartphone. Without further ado, let’s meet the crew…

Understanding NFC technology:
what is NFC and how does it engage customers?

Eyewall

These dinky 24mm labels have a round, compact design that allows them to fit neatly onto most products and packaging. They’re NFC-enabled, so customers can scan them with a smartphone to unlock the info or goodies you’ve stored there.

Eyewall Large

Eyewall Large labels are designed for the ‘go big or go home’ crowd (or people with larger items to tag). They’ve got HF RFID capabilities and operate at a lower frequency than labels like our RAIN RFID inlays, for example. This means they’re perfect for close-contact scans in applications such as libraries.

Eyewall Tamper

Want to stop people from tampering with your stuff? Eyewall Tamper should be your go-to. Its long stickable strip breaks when the product is opened, creating a digital record of the time of breach while giving visual evidence. It comes with all the standard engagement goodness of NFC tech, too. The tamper is ideal for wines and beverages, as well as having use cases in pharmaceutical and other industries where the integrity of the product inside the packaging is paramount.

Now that you’ve been introduced to the family let’s delve into all the excellent use cases and benefits you’ll enjoy when you tag products with Eyewall labels.

Why try Eyewall?

Upselling opportunities

You’re living in a world where products can upsell by themselves. Wild, isn’t it? Eyewall labels allow you to snag a tasty sales uplift using the encoded NFC chip to recommend similar or complementary products to complete an outfit, skincare regimen, or meal deal via your customers' smartphone.

Meaningful engagement

Eyewall labels make it oh so easy to engage with customers on a more meaningful level, pre- and post-sale. We’re talking dynamic, personalized experiences at the tap of a tag or sales support info accessible post-purchase. You could even use your Eyewall labels as part of loyalty programs or to give detailed product and end-of-life info as part of your Digital Product Passport rollout.

Read: how NFC technology can boost engagement

Easy, secure authentication

Safeguard your luxury products by giving shoppers a super easy way to authenticate quickly using their smartphone. Because NFC tech is encrypted (that’s why banking apps and smartphone wallets use it), it’s incredibly difficult to tamper with the data on the chip. Products like accessories and footwear can carry the NFC label for their entire lifecycle for authentic reselling, either customer-to-customer or via your own pre-loved marketplace.

Protect food and drinks

Luxury alcohol, exclusive batches and one-of-a-kind vintages can now get the same protection and encrypted authentication as other products. An Eyewall Tamper label can ensure the bottle is unopened and from a verified provenance. The HF RFID capabilities of the Eyewall Large can help with temperature monitoring and inventory control, too!

Authenticate and safeguard medicine

Okay, if you’re an apparel retailer, this won’t apply to you, but knowing everything the tech can do is handy, right? The Eyewall Tamper label is super convenient for medication — one easy scan gives you access to detailed (and encrypted!) information about the medication, access to records, safety info, and authentication. Not to mention tamper control via the breakage strip. It’s a game-changer, honestly.

Read: How NFC tags can protect luxury brands

Which label is best for you?

Choosing your ideal label can be a tricky business. It might differ from product to product and depend on factors like budget, rollout plan, use case, and goals. That’s why we always recommend having an expert team in your corner to help guide your journey.

Label experts like ours have decades of experience helping retailers and brands find their perfect fit. They’ve even designed new intelligent label solutions (case in point, the new Eyewall labels) to suit specific customer use cases. That’s the benefit of working with a vertically integrated global label partner, not to mention seamless sourcing and training from local teams worldwide.

Explore our intelligent label portfolio

Want to quiz us about the new Eyewall labels? Perhaps you’re keen to find out if they’ll work for you and your products? Get in touch with our team and ask away. From project planning and rollout to training and long-term support, we do it all — there’s not much we can’t answer. If you want NFC-enabled product labels, we’ll help you get there!

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RFID technology in sports is revolutionizing the sector by offering specific benefits such as optimizing training through precise movement tracking, improving event management with accurate race timings, and personalizing strategies through detailed performance data analysis. RFID inlays, equipped with a microchip and antenna, can be attached to various objects such as uniforms, balls, or even access wristbands. When an RFID tag approaches a reader, it transmits a unique ID, enabling tracking of its location and movement.

In this article, we'll explore how RFID in sports can assist in managing attendees and athletes during major events like the Olympic Games.

Accurate Timing for Perfect Competition

Accurate timing is crucial and RFID in sports timing systems ensures every second is accounted for, providing results that reflect the athletes' true performances. Each athlete wears an RFID tag on the race bib or on a wristband and that sends a signal to readers at control points, recording precise passing times.  For instance, during marathons or triathlons, RFID technology ensures fair and accurate results by capturing split times and finish times.

Tracking the Athletes: Revolutionizing the Game

The tracking is transforming how sports events are organized. This technology allows coaches and spectators to follow athletes, providing vital data on performance and position. For example, in cycling races, RFID tags attached to bikes or bibs allow organizers and fans to monitor riders' positions throughout the course.

Organizers can monitor athletes' locations throughout the course or field. This not only enhances competition transparency and accuracy but also adds excitement for spectators who can track their favorite athletes.

Beyond sports, RFID wristbands can be used for crowd management by tracking attendee locations, preventing congestion, and improving the overall experience at large sports events. For example, RFID wristbands can help manage crowd flow and density by allowing organizers to track the number of attendees in specific areas and make adjustments to prevent overcrowding.  RFID technology also speeds up entry processes, reducing wait times significantly. This means visitors spend less time in line and more time enjoying the event. For example, an RFID-enabled entrance can process hundreds of attendees much faster than traditional methods like barcode scanning or physical tickets.

Data Analysis: The Key to Optimizing Sports Events

Data analysis is essential for sports events, helping analysts identify improvement areas and develop more effective strategies. RFID technology provides event organizers with detailed data on attendee behavior, such as entry and exit times, popular areas, and transaction histories. This information enhances crowd management, optimizes resource allocation, and improves marketing strategies. By leveraging RFID data, organizers can create safer, more efficient, and engaging experiences for attendees, ensuring a successful and memorable event.

RFID technology in  sports is revolutionizing event management by enhancing performance, security, and efficiency. In sports, RFID ensures precise timing, while data analysis aids in optimizing athlete performance and event logistics. For festivals and large gatherings, RFID wristbands streamline entry, enable cashless transactions, reduce fraud, and provide insights for better crowd management and sustainability. As these industries evolve, embracing RFID is essential for delivering seamless, secure, and engaging experiences, making it a pivotal tool for the future of large-scale events and competitions.

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In this post, you'll discover how RFID technology is transforming the events and festival experience for both organizers and attendees. We'll explore its role in global rapidly growing markets such as music festivals or sports events.

Festivals face significant challenges, such as waste management and security, making it important to use tools like RFID labels for proper event management. According to Industry Research Co, the global music festival market size was valued at USD 2482.99 million in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.89% during the forecast period, reaching USD 8550.59 million by 2028.

How Do RFID Systems Work for Events?

RFID technology features small chips and antennas that communicate wirelessly with RFID readers. Often embedded RFID in wristbands or badges, enables event organizers to track and manage attendees' movements and transactions in real-time. The result is a seamless and secure experience for both, attendees and organizers.

5 Benefits of RFID in Events

1. Reduce Fraud

RFID technology significantly reduces the risk of ticket fraud and counterfeit passes. With each wristband being uniquely coded, RFID technology significantly reduces the risk of ticket fraud. This ensures that only valid ticket holders gain access to the event, protecting revenue and enhancing security.

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2. Smart Waste Management

Sustainability is increasingly important in event planning, and RFID technology can contribute to these efforts. RFID tags can be integrated into festival materials like reusable cups to monitor stock and promote recycling. Attendees can return their cups, and organizers can verify and track returned items, promoting sustainability and efficient inventory management.

3. Go Cashless with RFID wristbands

One of the most significant advantages of RFID technology is its ability to enable cashless payments at events. Attendees can load money onto their RFID wristbands, for instance, and make purchases with a simple tap using NFC. This speeds up transactions while reducing the risk of theft and the handling of cash, which can lead to losses if change is miscounted. Furthermore, it streamlines the payment process so that a transaction can be completed with just one touch.

4. Improved Access and Entry Control

RFID wristbands allow for quick and efficient entry processes, significantly reducing wait times for attendees. By speeding up the check-in process with quick and efficient registrations, attendees spend less time in line and more time enjoying the event. For example, an RFID-enabled entrance can process hundreds of attendees in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods like barcode scanning or physical tickets.

5. Real-Time Analytics and Insights

RFID provides event organizers with detailed data on attendee behavior, such as entry and exit times, popular areas, and transaction histories. This wealth of data can be analyzed to improve future events and tailor marketing strategies. For example, understanding which areas are most frequented can help organizers optimize event layout and strategically place popular attractions.

Additionally, real-time data collection allows organizers to dynamically monitor event attendance, enabling better crowd management and ensuring that it stays within safety capacities.  RFID wristbands help manage crowd flow and density by allowing organizers to track the number of attendees in specific areas and make real-time adjustments to prevent overcrowding.

RFID wristband technology is transforming how events and festivals are managed, offering numerous benefits from increased security and fraud prevention to enhanced attendee engagement and more efficient operations. As the music festival market continues to grow, adopting RFID systems will become increasingly important for organizers aiming to provide a seamless, enjoyable, and secure experience for attendees. By harnessing the power of RFID, event organizers can ensure they stay ahead in a competitive and rapidly evolving industry.

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In the United States, regulations require food companies to maintain detailed records of key events in the supply chain (such as growing, receiving, transforming, and shipping) for certain high-risk foods. This measure, mandated by FSMA 204, aims to expedite the identification and removal of contaminated foods, thereby reducing foodborne illnesses and deaths, with mandatory compliance starting in January 2026. Administratively, regulations are becoming stricter regarding the traceability of fresh foods. While the United States is leading the way, regions such as the EU are gradually adopting these practices. The focus is shifting toward solutions that improve public health and market equity through increased traceability and quality assurance.

In this article we will explore how RFID technology is changing the food supply chain. We will dive into the key features of RFID tags, explore the challenges facing the food industry, and showcase innovative solutions that are paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable food supply chain.

RFID in Food: The Importance of Tagging Food and Key Features

Implementing an RFID tag in the food supply chain offers significant improvements in traceability, inventory management, and logistics. These tags allow for tracking at every point in the supply chain, from producer to end consumer, facilitating the identification of origin, processing, expiration, and movement of products.

This capability not only speeds up the removal of expired products but also ensures precise and efficient inventory control, reducing food waste and ensuring optimal product availability. Additionally, RFID technology streamlines logistical processes by eliminating manual scans, reducing delivery times, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving advanced levels of inventory accuracy. 

The ability to obtain specific data for each product through RFID tags helps consumers have a more reliable picture of the origin and handling of products, thus fostering confidence in the food they purchase and strengthening the relationship between companies and their customers.

Key challenges for RFID tags in food

Some of the challenges faced by the food industry are:

• Interference in wet environments where fresh food is located
• Contact with water that can affect tag performance
• Extreme temperatures that require specialized tags and protection strategies.

Addressing these external challenges is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of RFID tags in the food industry. To meet these needs, Checkpoint has developed Leveche tag, a component of their RFreshID food waste solution, aimed at reducing food waste by 50%.

This tag addresses the main challenges of the industry, as it is certified by EECC for use in microwaves and by ISEGA for use in indirect contact with food, creating a safe environment both for retailers and consumers. Additionally, it is designed to resist interference from liquids or moisture commonly encountered with fresh foods, ensuring an optimal performance of the RFID technology.

Applications of RFID in the food industry

The implementation of RFID technology in food with solutions like RFreshID, which covers the entire process from production to sale in stores, allows for optimizing efficiency and accuracy at every stage:

• During production, RFID tags are applied and automatically encoded in products, ensuring complete traceability from the source.
• From manufacturing to distribution centers and stores, the use of RFID facilitates correct and automated shipping processes, ensuring products reach their destination in a timely and error-free manner.
• Once in stores, product reception is accurately done through RFID technology, speeding up the process and ensuring efficient inventory management in real time.

In conclusion, implementing RFID tags in the food supply chain not only improves inventory management, traceability, and logistics but also contributes to reducing food waste and increasing consumer confidence. This technology offers benefits for both companies and consumers by streamlining processes, ensuring product quality and safety, and promoting more sustainable practices in the food industry.

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