In recent years, warehouse membership supermarkets represented by Sam's Club and Costco have risen rapidly, and local companies like RT-Mart have also joined the competition, making market competition increasingly fierce. One of the most significant features of this type of supermarket is the use of high-level shelf structures, maximizing space utilization through the "upper storage, lower sales" model, achieving three-dimensional replenishment. However, while high-level shelves increase storage capacity, they also bring many challenges to daily operations:

l Difficulty scanning high-level goods: Employees need to use ladders or aerial work equipment for manual inventory counting, which is not only inefficient but also poses safety risks.

l Poor communication in shelf areas: Metal shelves cause shielding effects on wireless signals, leading to unstable transmission with traditional scanning equipment.

l High error rate in goods dispatch and sorting: Reliance on manual records is prone to errors and omissions, affecting inventory accuracy and replenishment efficiency.

To solve the above pain points, more and more enterprises are introducing RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, especially handheld RFID readers equipped with UHF functions, which have become key tools for improving warehouse management efficiency. This article will combine the AUTOID UTouch 2 RFID reader launched by SEUIC to deeply analyze how it empowers the whole process optimization of warehouse management。

1. Multi-scenario Adaptation: From High-Level Inventory to Dynamic Stock Management

Traditional barcodes require close-range alignment for scanning, while RFID technology supports non-contact, batch reading, greatly improving the inventory efficiency of high-level shelves. The AUTOID UTouch 2 is further upgraded on this basis. Its built-in IFJ new generation E710 radio frequency engine and unique anti-collision algorithm can achieve a maximum group reading speed of 1300 tags/second, with an identification distance of up to 20 meters. Even if the shelf height exceeds 10 meters, employees can complete the entire shelf inventory by operating the device on the ground.

In addition, the device supports the reading of various special tags such as temperature sensing, LED prompt, and UPC codes, and can switch identification modes (such as long-distance single-tag precise identification, multi-tag batch scanning, etc.) with one key, flexibly adapting to different scenario needs like receiving, inventory counting, and finding goods. For example, in the "item search mode", the device can quickly locate the target product through sound and light prompts, avoiding unnecessary searching time waste.

2. Extremely Fast and Stable Data Transmission: Wi-Fi 6 Technology Enables Real-time Collaboration

In the warehouse environment, metal shelves and densely stacked goods can easily cause signal interference. The AUTOID UTouch 2 adopts Wi-Fi 6 technology and SEUIC's self-developed "WELL Wi-Fi" algorithm, increasing the transmission rate to 1.2 Gbps (39% faster than Wi-Fi 5), improving network capacity utilization by 2-3 times, and supporting multi-task concurrent transmission. Its enhanced roaming function reduces the packet loss rate to 1-2%, maintaining a stable connection even in complex signal shelf areas.

At the same time, the device supports 4G full-netcom communication, allowing data to be uploaded directly in scenarios without Wi-Fi coverage such as outdoor unloading areas and temporary storage areas, ensuring that inventory information is synchronized in real time to the central management system, providing accurate basis for scheduling decisions.

3. Long Battery Life and Industrial-grade Durability: Meeting High-intensity Operation Requirements

Warehouse operations often require continuous long-term operation, placing high demands on device battery life. The AUTOID UTouch 2 innovatively adopts a dual-battery design with a main body of 5000mAh and a handle of 6700mAh, with a total capacity of 11700mAh, supporting hot-swappable replacement. Actual tests show that a single battery can work continuously for more than 3 hours in full-power scanning mode. Combined with the intelligent power management system and backup battery solution, 24-hour uninterrupted operation can be achieved.

In terms of durability, the device has passed the IP67 dustproof and waterproof certification, can withstand the impact of a 2-meter drop onto a concrete surface, and has an operating temperature range from -20°C to 50°C, fully adapting to extreme environments such as cold storage and high-temperature warehouses. It weighs less than 480 grams, 40% lighter than similar products, effectively reducing fatigue for employees during long-term operation.

4. Success Cases: The Value of RFID Technology in Practical Scenarios

Case 1: J&T Express's Eco-friendly Bag Management Innovation

J&T Express replaced traditional woven bags with reusable RFID eco-friendly bags. Using the AUTOID UTouch 2 to read the tags inside the bags in batches eliminates the need for individual sorting and scanning, significantly improving efficiency while also reducing packaging consumable costs.

Case 2: Hainan Airlines Life Jacket Inspection Efficiency Upgrade

Hainan Airlines attached highly reliable RFID tags to each life jacket. Ground crew using the AUTOID UTouch 2 can complete the inventory and information verification of all life jackets on an aircraft within 5 minutes, which is 5 times more efficient compared to traditional manual inspections.

5. Technology Upgrade and Future Prospects

The AUTOID UTouch 2 is equipped with a Qualcomm octa-core 2.0GHz processor and UFS 2.1 high-speed storage, which improves read/write speed by 2-3 times and reduces power consumption by 35%. It supports upgrades to the Android 11 system, extending the device's life cycle. Its integrated industrial design balances lightness and sturdiness. Combined with SEUIC's global service system (including pre-sales solution consultation and after-sales technical support), it provides reliable guarantees for enterprise digital transformation.

In the future, with the further integration of AI algorithms and RFID technology, warehouse management will evolve towards more intelligent predictive replenishment and automated sorting. RFID readers with high performance and multi-scenario adaptability will undoubtedly become the core infrastructure of this process.

RFID technology is redefining the operational standards of warehouse supermarkets. The AUTOID UTouch 2, with its excellent read/write performance, stable communication capabilities, long battery life, and industrial-grade durability, provides enterprises with an efficient and safe inventory management solution. In the wave of digitalization, embracing technological innovation is not only a means to improve efficiency but also a key to building the core competitiveness of an enterprise.