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RFID and machine vision are gaining momentum because they offer a practical, cost-effective path to automation. Unlike large-scale robotics projects that often require major facility redesigns and significant capital investment, RFID readers and AI-powered camera systems can typically be layered onto existing warehouse and manufacturing operations. This allows companies to improve visibility, accuracy, and productivity without disrupting day-to-day operations.
At the same time, declining hardware costs, advances in AI, and ongoing labor challenges have made these technologies more attractive than ever. RFID automates the identification and tracking of products, while machine vision provides real-time insight into inventory, quality, and workflow execution. Together, they deliver many of the benefits of automation, including improved inventory accuracy, reduced manual effort, and higher throughput, at a fraction of the cost and complexity of fully automated facilities.
Mike Wills, Chief Revenue Officer, North America, Peak Technologies
Chip Yager, Vice President and General Manager of Advanced Location Technologies, Zebra Technologies
Robert Bowman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain
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