Why RFID? The Clear-Cut Case for Smarter Tracking

Whether you’re managing inventory in a warehouse, tracking deliveries on the road, or handling customer assets in the field, knowing where things are, in real time, is everything.

And yet, many businesses still rely on manual barcode scans or outdated paper logs. The truth? Barcode systems are only as accurate as the last scan. If something’s missed, moved, or mislabeled, you’re operating blind.

That’s where RFID changes the game and Strategic Systems makes it practical, scalable, and cost-effective to deploy.

What Is RFID?

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) uses radio waves to identify and track tags attached to items with no line of sight required. Unlike barcodes that need to be scanned one by one, RFID readers can detect hundreds of tags per second, even if items are in boxes, bins, or moving quickly.

Benefits of RFID vs. Barcode Systems

Whether you’re in transportation & logistics, retail, healthcare, or manufacturing, RFID enables:

• Hands-free tracking of assets and inventory
  
• Real-time location visibility
  
• Faster audits and cycle counts
  
• Fewer manual errors and misplacements
  
  

Zebra + Strategic Systems: RFID Built for You

Zebra’s industry-leading RFID portfolio includes:

• Handheld readers like the RFD40 and RFD90
• Fixed readers for dock doors and gates
• Antennas and RFID printers
• Software tools for data integration
  
  

Strategic Systems pairs these with workflow consulting, system design, and custom RFID integration, ensuring your solution aligns with your existing WMS, ERP, or asset tracking tools.

Use Cases We Power

Manufacturing

Track work-in-progress (WIP), tools, parts bins, and high-value components on the floor automatically. Improve production flow and reduce delays with visibility across every stage.

Retail

Automate inventory counts, shrink detection, and omni-channel fulfillment accuracy. Eliminate “out of stock” blind spots.

Transportation & Logistics

Monitor assets across warehouses, vehicles, and yards know where trailers, containers, or equipment are at any time.

Cruise & Hospitality

Our RFID tracking solution built with RedBeam and powered by Zebra readers enables real-time visibility for luggage and customer items in cruise terminals. Learn more here:
https://redbeam.com/rfid-tracking/baggage-tracking-technology

How Strategic Systems Makes It Easy

RFID doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. Strategic Systems provides:

• Site surveys and needs assessments
• Hardware sourcing, installation, and support
• RFID tag sourcing and encoding
• Integration with RedBeam, Zebra software, or custom platforms
• Ongoing training and maintenance
  
  

We ensure you launch with confidence and scale without disruption.

Results You Can See

Customers using RFID through Strategic Systems report:

• 95%+ inventory accuracy
  
• 90% reduction in manual audits
  
• 30–50% faster fulfillment times
  
• Greater loss prevention and compliance
  
  

Ready to Get Smarter with RFID?

If you’re still scanning barcodes one at a time, it’s time to level up. With Strategic Systems and Zebra, RFID becomes a seamless extension of your operations, not a headache.

Want to explore RFID?
Contact Strategic Systems today and let’s design a solution that works for your business.