RFID Asset Warehouse Tracking System & Software

Q: Can RFID simplify inventory counts?

Yes we plan on implementing RFID in this area in the future.

Q: Is the current workflow to “Free Scan In” inventory, then check individual manifests progress for completeness?

Free Scan In Scans will return gear to the warehouse and mark the unit as returned from the last job. It is beneficial to use this when inventory from different jobs are intermingled. Best practice is to have the warehouse manager review the manifest to look for any discrepancies on unreturned items.

Q: Can Flex scan an entire trailer with multiple jobs before it's unloaded?

Yes, by opening the Free Scan In Page and doing an initial return.

Q: Do these scanners need to be tethered to a central computer to work?

The scanners need a User Interface to interact with. Ideally they are connected to a mobile device running the Flex5 Mobile app. This allows the user to be untethered from workstations to work throughout the warehouse. Each user can work independently of one another, and still have audit-ability.

Q: We often get only ~50% of items successfully scanned. Will the Vizinex tags improve that rate?

The Vizinex Tags have a better read range than most and are designed for cables. That does not guarantee 100% read range, especially stacked on top of each other and in cases. A workflow that would give better results is to read the cable before packing in the case during prep or after unpacking the case during return.

Q: What if a cable comes back broken from a show and it's scanned in with RFID?

There are prompts that are presented to the user if an item needs review. See screenshots below. This unit was marked as Out of Commission on the job site by a user using the Flex App. Leave the Out of Commission checkbox as unmarked, scan it, and take it to your repair area.

Q: Is there a way to test the RFID tag with the scanner besides scanning it for a job or a case?

Yes, in the QuickLink area use Inquiry Scan. This does not scan the item out or in, just opens it.

Q: Can you use the TC21 or equivalent to track where a specific unit is within the warehouse (locator)?

Our app does not support that, but there are specific Zebra apps that have a “Find My Tag” type feature. We do not have experience with that app and the TC21 when paired to the RFD40. Something to review more in the future.

Q: What does "Invalid Units" mean?

Units counted and displayed in Invalid area are tags that are read that do not have an ID assigned to a unit in the system.

Introduction

Check out CEO Chris Stein's webinar, RFID Is Finally Ready for its Close-Up, and discover how RFID will help your business become more efficient!

We know you’ve heard this before, “RFID will save you time and money!” Then what happens? It doesn’t. RFID just ends up being another empty promise that fails to deliver any ROI. It’s enough to make any organization skeptical. Because without major considerations and modifications, RFID best practices in other industries do not translate easily into the Live Event Industry workflow, RFID is the boy who cried wolf.

But what if we could show you how to use Flex to implement RFID and build on warehouse best practice workflows without any change?
What if we could show you how to balance speed, accuracy, and accountability? (Because, let’s face it, speed at the cost of accuracy is not a solution.)
What if we could show you that RFID with Flex was really, truly, absolutely ready?

With improvements in the hardware and the overall environment, Flex CEO, Chris Stein, is more optimistic and more passionate than ever about how RFID can deliver value within our industry using existing best practices and workflows. Oh yeah, you’ll ultimately save time and money, too.

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Frequently-Asked Questions

Can RFID be used with the Mobile APP in the Browser in a Windows PC?

The RFID Capture/Review PopUp for Warehouse workflows such as Prep Pull Sheet, Manifest Return, Free Scan In, Free Scan Out are only available in the Flex5 Mobile App. The Flex5 Mobile app is available to download in the Apple Store for Phones and Tablets. It is also available to download from the Google Play store for Phones and Tablets, and now on M Series Laptops and Desktops.

Users can update tag info in a web browser and mobile apps.

Can RFID simplify inventory counts?

Is the current workflow to “Free Scan In” inventory, then check individual manifests progress for completeness?

Can Flex scan an entire trailer with multiple jobs before it's unloaded?

Are there plans to make RFID a part of the inventory manager page or another way to make the RFID searchable on its own in Flex?

Do these scanners need to be tethered to a central computer to work?

We often get only ~50% of items successfully scanned. Will the Vizinex tags improve that rate?

What if a cable comes back broken from a show and it's scanned in with RFID?

Is there a way to test the RFID tag with the scanner besides scanning it for a job or a case?

Can you use the TC21 or equivalent to track where a specific unit is within the warehouse (locator)?

What does "Invalid Units" mean?

RFID Proof of Concept Package

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Everything you need to get started with our RFID asset tracking software in one simple, complete package.

We know finding the right RFID asset tracking hardware and tags can be overwhelming, so we made it easy for you. Flex Rental Solutions created an RFID Proof of Concept kit that includes one handheld scanner and 7 RFID tag types so you can easily start implementing RFID asset tracking for different inventory types. We’ve done the work of sourcing, studying, and rigorously testing the best tags and hardware so you don’t have to. The entire kit is available as a one time-purchase, but the handheld scanner can be rented.

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