Streamlining label issuance with voice and character recognition technology

Returnable Transport Items (RTIs), which have traditionally been managed by experience and intuition, are now managed through data. Readings are captured at various points across the site, and information is automatically collected to visualize locations and total quantities. Furthermore, BLE beacons enable real-time tracking of caged vehicles—accurately identifying the number in each area and monitoring their movement between locations. This eliminates uneven distribution, ensuring that cage cars are always available where, when, and in the quantities they are needed.

Barcode and RFID tag labels can streamline warehouse operations, including location management of raw materials and components, expiration date management, and inventory control.

SATO’s medical device management solution leverages RFID technology to extend capabilities originally developed for document management—such as access control, location tracking, and visualization of usage history—to medical devices like catheters. By using RFID labels, tasks such as inspection, inventory checks, and usage history recording can be automated and streamlined, significantly reducing the operational workload on site.

At the blood donation venue, donor information is identified using wristbands issued on-site with barcodes or QR codes. A PJM RFID label is then issued and applied to each blood donation bag, securely linking the donor ID with the bag ID. The bags are then placed into a transport container, and shipment preparation is completed simply by batch-scanning them with a tunnel reader. This significantly improves both the accuracy and the speed of the operation.