Zebra Technologies recently announced the successful implementation of its Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) solution at Ricoh Corporation’s distribution centers in Gotemba, Kawasaki, and Osaka, Japan.
This deployment enhances the tracking and retrieval of multiple Secure Digital (SD) cards installed in standard inspection procedures, typically found in multifunctional copiers and printers used for warranty claims processing.
The manual inspection process usually takes a total of 223 minutes per month. With the RFID-enabled workflow, the process now only requires 13 minutes, reducing inspection time by 94%, allowing frontline workers to focus on more strategic tasks.
Additionally, the introduction of RFID technology significantly reduces the chances of losing SD cards due to human errors, such as forgetting to remove them from copiers and printers.
Ricoh’s implemented solution includes Zebra’s Bluetooth-enabled RFD8500 handheld RFID reader, which seamlessly pairs with compatible Zebra or third-party mobile devices, offering high-performance next-generation RFID and 1D/2D barcode scanning interchangeability.
Frontline workers have the option to connect their mobile devices to the RFD8500 casing, creating a complete integrated solution, or use the casing independently by placing the mobile device in their pocket. Ricoh utilized Zebra’s RFD8500 with its proprietary application for approximately six months, from development to full-scale operation.
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