28 Jan

RFID Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

As we recently discussed in Is RFID Right for You?, RFID technology continues to see growth across a wide range of industries for the multitude of benefits it provides, such as container tracking and improved pick-to-ship cycle time. The post discussed some questions to ask to determine if implementing RFID technology was the right decision for your business—but deciding to incorporate RFID is just the first step. The next step is selecting the specific RFID technology that is the best fit for your operations. This blog post will address some frequently asked questions about RFID technology on a more technical level.

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20 Jan
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06 Jan

Is RFID Right for You?

“Businesses around the world are deploying RFID technologies across a wide range of sectors in order to improve customer service and efficiencies, as well as lower their expenses.” –RFID Journal, 2015

RFID technology continues to increase its footprint in the business landscape. If you are wondering if RFID can help your business, consider these four questions.

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18 Nov

What Supply Chain Strategy Means for Your Business

Your supply chain is vital to your business’s performance. Profitability, revenue, and customer satisfaction are all influenced by the efficiency of your supply chain.

Today, leading manufacturers use data to drive their supply chain strategy. Collecting and analyzing the right kinds of data facilitates confident forecasting and predictive decision-making. Without data collection, your supply chain must react to changes after they happen.

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17 Sep
04 Sep

Find and Address Inefficiencies in Your Manufacturing Operation

Can a Red Flag be a Good Thing?

Of course it can. Signals that alert us to dangerous or inefficient processes are a vital component in modern manufacturing. Unfortunately, in today’s increasingly complex manufacturing environment, some sources of inefficiency may not be noticed. With 70% of manufacturers under serious pressure to reduce outlays and improve productivity, missing a chance to improve efficiency can be costly.

Our latest infographic: 7 Red Flags for Manufacturing Efficiency highlights seven areas where many manufacturing operations could use improvement, and illustrates how today’s solutions can address common efficiency gaps. Find red flags such as:

  • Manual inventory audits or cycle counts
  • Hard-to-access data
  • Pen-and-paper delivery documentation

 

If you’re looking to address some red flags, consider partnering with The SMS Group. Our experts have over 25 years’ experience helping manufacturing companies use technology to improve operational efficiency. We help companies connect the latest data collection and integration tools to their operations, increasing efficiency and bringing clarity to business. To learn more, give us a call at 937-498-2700 or fill a contact form and we will be in touch.

 

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27 Jul

How Data Collection Streamlines Operations

If you’re like most manufacturing professionals, you are constantly searching for cost-effective ways to cut waste and implement lean manufacturing principles. Today, many leading manufacturers are realizing the benefits of data collection technology: systems such as barcode scanning or RFID that allow rapid, accurate recording of information about assets, inventory, processes, products, and more.

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30 Jun

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