Trackware conducted an RFID test for AB-InBev to evaluate the feasibility of detecting RFID tags on beer crates inside a moving truck. The test aimed to measure the effectiveness of tag readings in a realistic logistical environment, accounting for factors like truck speed and environmental conditions.
Efficiently tracking beer crates in logistics presents unique challenges, especially when using RFID technology. Metal beams in the truck trailer can disrupt radio waves, while factors like driving speed and environmental conditions (e.g., wet surfaces) could affect tag readability. AB-InBev required a reliable solution to ensure accurate tracking of their beer crates during transport.
To simulate real-world conditions:
RFID tags were attached to 1820 beer crates loaded into a truck (26 pallets with 70 crates each).
A portal with eight antennas and an eight-port RFID reader was set up to detect tags as the truck drove through.
Crates were loaded randomly, with RFID tags distributed across various orientations.
Tests were conducted at E. van Wijk Logistics B.V., with truck speeds of 3 km/h, 4 km/h, 5 km/h, and 10 km/h, and the truck’s surface conditions alternated between dry and wet.
The RFID detection system achieved remarkable accuracy under optimal conditions:
99% accuracy at 3 km/h
97% accuracy at 4 km/h and 5 km/h
At 10 km/h, accuracy dropped to 63% due to increased speed.
Wet conditions had no significant impact on the results.
This test demonstrated that RFID technology can reliably track beer crates at moderate speeds, making it a feasible solution for logistics optimization.
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