RFID Enables Self-Service Tool Rental

By Brian Albright, Field Technologies magazine

Speedy Services is able to provide 24/7 access to equipment for its customers thanks to RFID-fueled ‘pods.’

One of the many advantages of using RFID for asset tracking is that it operates relatively autonomously — staff members never have to chase assets with a pen and paper or a bar code scanner. Items can be tracked without much human intervention at all. A United Kingdom tool rental company has leveraged this capability to design unmanned, self-service equipment “pods” that provide self-service capabilities to its far-flung construction customers. RFID provides real-time monitoring of all equipment, while customers enjoy 24/7 access and consolidated invoicing.

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