RFID Tags vs. Barcodes: Which is Better for Your Business?
Efficient tracking and management of assets, inventory, and products are critical for business success. Accurate records and streamlined operations can significantly impact productivity and profitability. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and barcodes are two widely used technologies. While both have merits, RFID tags often provide superior performance in various key areas, particularly in specific industries. This comparison highlights the benefits of RFID tags over barcodes in sectors such as library management, retail stores, asset and inventory tracking, jewelry shops, and logistics management. Understanding RFID Technology and Barcodes Barcodes Barcodes are optical, machine-readable representations of data. They consist of parallel lines of varying widths and spaces, each representing specific information like a product number. Barcodes are scanned using a laser scanner that reads the reflected light and interprets the data. RFID Tags RFID tags use electromagne