RFID or Barcode - Why not both? - InformaTrac

Software based solutions are not limited to a single technology.

Most companies are unique in their process which often times requires creative thinking when implementing a traceability solution. When choosing RFID vs. Barcode as your ID input component it’s important to evaluate the pro’s and con’s of each solution.

RFID and Barcodes are not interchangeable technologies.

RFID has many benefits including the ability to read without line of sight. With available technologies you can reliably work with a variety of read ranges which support the ability to account for single vs multiple items at the same time.

In many applications Barcodes are an excellent fit by being less expensive and easier to implement. It’s as simple as having a label and the right software for the job.

Print Barcodes on RFID Tags

By using a software solution that is already enabled for Barcode and RFID, why not use both? Use the best technology available for managing Inventory, Reconciliation, Automated Location Tracking and Alarming. Use either technology for looking up and performing transactions on single items (Check In/Out, Item Consumption, Location Changes, etc…).

InformaTrac Pro easily allows you to configure the application to use both RFID and Barcodes simultaneously. Use the best technology available with no coding required.

Let InformaTrac help you to increase your awareness, enable you to present real data to your colleagues and managers, empower you to make better decisions and improve your overall success.