RFID in Yellow Dog Inventory

Things to know:

Requirements:

  • All printers and handhelds need to be provided by Yellow Dog. Anything not provided by us will need an SOW for confirmation labor services.

  • RFID printers must be connected to your network via Ethernet and share the same network as your workstations.

  • All clients must be A. hosted by Yellow Dog or B. have API connections established.

  • All SKUs must be able to be converted to a 12-digit UPC format. Alphas and any non-numerics are not supported.

  • Label configuration is set. Customization of formatting, font, and appearance is not available.

A listing of materials that block RFID signals are listed below: Clients should TEST 100% of all items to confirm.

  • Hologram tags, foil tags, or foil wrappers. This means tags cannot be on or on the back side of these tags or wrappers.

  • Metal. Example: Metal Tumblers.

  • Water. Example: Tag ON the Wine bootle

  • Concrete

  • Carbon-Based Materials. Example: Graphite golf club shafts.

  • Ceramics. Example: Poker Chips

  • Glass.

A listing of materials that partially block RFID signals are listed below: Clients should TEST 100% of all items to confirm.

  • Plastics

  • Rubber

Configurations that may block RFID signals are listed below: Clients should TEST 100% of all items to confirm.

  • Metial shelving

Process:

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A Yellow Dog contact will confirm that all requirements have been met and all conditions are in place.