Material management with weatherproof labels

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.

By using wireless tags, the location of raw materials can be tracked without the need for scanning. In addition, work history, such as receiving and shipping, can be converted into data and tracked in real time as to "when," "for what purpose," and "how much" it was used.

Even in harsh environments such as frozen warehouses, RFID batch reading technology enables efficient product management in a short time. RFID tags can be read without contact and remain functional even when frosted, eliminating the need for item-by-item checks and greatly reducing work time. Furthermore, by linking expiration dates with quantity data, efficient first-in, first-out (FIFO) operations can be achieved.

SATO offers labels that can be used not only on smooth steel and pipe surfaces, but also on rough surfaces and surfaces coated with rust-preventive oil. We also provide labels optimized for various operating conditions, including long-term outdoor storage and high-temperature processes.