Returnable Transport Items (RTIs) including pallets, crates, totes, and reusable containers are essential assets in supply chain operations. However, managing them manually often leads to inefficiencies, losses, and increased operational costs. Enter RFID UHF technology: by attaching Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) RFID tags to RTIs, companies can achieve full visibility, automation, and control across their logistics and supply chain network. Key Benefits of RFID for RTI Management: Real-Time Tracking Gain instant, automated visibility of your RTIs across warehouses, production lines, and customer locations—no line of sight needed. Cost Reduction Minimize losses due to misplaced or stolen RTIs, reduce manual labor costs, and avoid unnecessary purchases or replacements. Operational Efficiency Streamline check-in/check-out processes, automate inventory updates, and reduce turnaround times with RFID-enabled gate and handheld readers. Data-Driven Decisions Leverage RFID data for analytics on asset utilization, route optimization, and container dwell times to improve planning and ROI. Sustainability By ensuring RTIs are used more efficiently and replaced less frequently, RFID helps support environmentally sustainable practices. Solving Common RTI Pain Points Without RFID, businesses often struggle with: Lack of visibility across sites or partners Manual tracking errors and labor-intensive audits Overstocking or shortages due to poor RTI utilization High replacement costs for lost or idle assets RFID UHF tags overcome these challenges by delivering accurate, automated, and scalable tracking of every returnable asset throughout its lifecycle. Future-Proof Your RTI Operations As supply chains become more complex and data-driven, RFID-enabled RTI management is no longer optional—it's a competitive necessity. Companies that invest in RFID today are setting the foundation for smarter, leaner, and more sustainable logistics tomorrow.
