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title: RFID in Manufacturing Making a Comeback!
description: The cost of implementing RFID continues to drop as readers and tags become more cost effective providing a great entry point into Smart Manufacturing.
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# RFID in Manufacturing Making a Comeback!
By [Richard Phillips, PE, PMP](https://info.polytron.com/blog/author/richard-phillips)
August 31, 2021
1 Minute Read
We have recently seen a significant uptick in manufacturers interested in using **RFID** to:
- Track **Work-in-Process (WIP)** in real-time
- Manage **Inventory Levels** in real-time
- Track **Tooling** location and usage
- Ensure correct parts used in **Assembly**
The cost of implementing RFID continues to drop as RFID readers and tags become more cost effective while functionality increases.
This provides a great entry point into Smart Manufacturing where the cost of the project can be justified with a relatively short ROI period. This initial project naturally fuels subsequent projects that add even greater value.
As an example, we implemented an RFID solution for one manufacturer where the cost was justified by the time savings from their bi-annual inventory reconciliation. It now took hours instead of days!
Additional benefits derived from the project included accurate real-time WIP tracking and writing valuable test information to the RFID tag for use by their customers. An example of how digital transformation can easily expand to the supply chain!
**[CLICK HERE](https://polytron.com/resourcesinsights/webinar-improve-product-tracking-and-inventory/) to hear from a manufacturer as they describe their challenges, RFID solution and benefits.**
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#### Richard Phillips, PE, PMP
Richard W. Phillips leads Polytron's rapidly growing Smart Manufacturing Group that delivers technology-based solutions focused on providing manufacturing visibility, intelligence and integration to support data-driven business improvements. With over 25 years of experience, he has deployed innovative solutions to manufacturing clients across many different industries. A published author and speaker, Richard holds degrees in Electrical Engineering.
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