{"id":1770,"date":"2023-12-23T17:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T10:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1gate.monamedia.net\/cac-yeu-to-can-xem-xet-khi-dau-tu-trien-khai-mot-he-thong-rfid\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T16:07:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T09:07:14","slug":"key-considerations-when-investing-in-an-rfid-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/en\/key-considerations-when-investing-in-an-rfid-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Considerations When Investing in an RFID System"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_55 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >N\u1ed9i Dung<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a1df1bb8191e\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-6a1df1bb8191e\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6a1df1bb8191e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/en\/key-considerations-when-investing-in-an-rfid-system\/#Does_the_solution_address_the_core_business_problem\" title=\"Does the solution address the core business problem?\">Does the solution address the core business problem?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/en\/key-considerations-when-investing-in-an-rfid-system\/#Cost-Benefit_Feasibility\" title=\"Cost-Benefit Feasibility\">Cost-Benefit Feasibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>When evaluating the investment and implementation of a new RFID system, the most critical question to answer is: Does the solution truly fit the needs of the business, and will the benefits outweigh the costs? Benefits are not only measured in financial terms, but also in operational efficiency, time savings, and error reduction. Similarly, costs include not only the initial capital investment but also ongoing operational and maintenance expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_solution_address_the_core_business_problem\"><\/span><strong>Does the solution address the core business problem?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>RFID technology offers many advantages over traditional solutions. However, it also has limitations\u2014such as environmental constraints, read range limitations, and tag compatibility with certain materials or items. Therefore, before investing in RFID, businesses must clearly define the problem they are trying to solve and evaluate whether RFID is truly the best fit\u2014or if other alternatives such as barcodes or manual tracking might be sufficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost-Benefit_Feasibility\"><\/span><strong>Cost-Benefit Feasibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This involves assessing whether the long-term benefits (returns) of implementing RFID justify the total costs incurred. This analysis must take into account not only the immediate impact but also projected long-term gains and ongoing operational expenses. Some benefits may not be realized right away, while some costs may continue to accumulate in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fixed Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixed costs are <strong>one-time expenses<\/strong>, typically including: RFID readers, antennas, cables, system installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These costs may rise if the system is later expanded. It&#8217;s important to assess the projected scale of use (e.g., number of products, scope of application, number of locations or facilities) in order to accurately estimate fixed investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Variable Costs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Variable or recurring costs will fluctuate based on the scale of RFID usage. These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tag printing and labeling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Software licensing fees (especially with SaaS models)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance and support services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depreciation of RFID assets over time should also be factored into cost assessments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tangible Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quantifiable benefits should be <strong>translated into monetary value<\/strong> to facilitate comparison with costs. Begin by listing out the expected benefits from RFID implementation, then convert them into a reasonable financial estimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example: If RFID reduces inventory labor requirements by 90%, and the current staff cost is 1 billion VND\/year, the annual savings would be 900 million VND.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other measurable benefits may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faster inventory turnover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced inventory loss or damage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower warehouse holding costs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Intangible Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some benefits are less visible or take longer to materialize, but they are still worth evaluating. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RFID enables more accurate and complete customer purchase data, allowing marketing teams to run better-targeted promotions, leading to increased revenue per customer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time inventory visibility improves internal controls and strengthens the credibility of financial reporting for stakeholders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While harder to quantify, these intangible benefits can deliver long-term strategic value to the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" data-id=\"1312\" src=\"http:\/\/1gate.monamedia.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RFID-ROI-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RFID-ROI-5.jpeg 612w, https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RFID-ROI-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RFID-ROI-5-400x267.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RFID-ROI-5-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"416\" data-id=\"2523\" src=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ROI-rfid.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ROI-rfid.png 624w, https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ROI-rfid-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ROI-rfid-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/1gate.com.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ROI-rfid-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contact 1Gate for consultation on the most suitable RFID solution for your business:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce7 <strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>info@1gate.com.vn<\/a><br>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Phone:<\/strong> 0778 333 000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When evaluating the investment and implementation of a new RFID system, the most critical question to answer is: Does the solution truly fit the needs of the business, and will the benefits outweigh the costs? 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