RFID can be used to enhance Distribution processes in warehousing, distribution center, 3PL, transportation, port and other Logistics environments for both internal and inter-enterprise business value. Supply chain applications of RFID are gaining momentum across industries and distribution facilities play a vital role in the RFID data collection chain. Whether applying tags as part of the order picking process, verifying shipments to customers and creating electronic proof-of-delivery notifications or using RFID to streamline more advanced processes like transportation scheduling, yard management and automatic replenishment; intelligent use of RFID has the capacity to significantly improve the business processes and customer service associated with Distribution and Logistics.

There are many opportunities for ROI in Distribution operations:

• Batch Control Information
• Pallet Content & Order Accuracy
• Shipping Destination Control
• Inventory Management
• Shrinkage
• Smart Recall
• Destination Arrival Planning
• Advanced Scheduling

An Infrastructure for Distribution & Logistics - The use of RFID within the four walls and surrounding yards of distribution and logistics centers creates many requirements for an expandable, sustainable infrastructure. RFID in Distribution environments is typically associated with open-loop supply chain applications, but many implementers are finding value by improving internal processes. These processes incorporate both fixed/portal type readers and handheld/mobile readers to facilitate tag data capture at many locations. And, most companies envision incremental use of RFID over time as they expand the number of tracking locations, deployed readers and consuming applications across their enterprise. The Reva Systems Tag Acquisition Processor (TAP) delivers the scalable infrastructure platform that enterprises can depend on to generate value now and in the future in any Distribution setting.

The Reva TAP supports most major reader brands and models with simple point-and-click configuration. The Reva solution provides a graphical user interface that allows implementers to define physical facility layouts, place fixed readers, indicate benchmark reference tags for coordinating and dynamically determining mobile reader locations, create business location representations and once deployed - remotely manage and monitor facility level RFID networks. Configuration tasks can also be automated to facilitate rapid rollouts for deployments that incorporate 100's of facilities.