Barcodes have been a time-tested method for many different aspects of how a business functions. From asset control to patient care to inventory tracking, barcodes are imbedded into businesses. They’ve been the best way to conduct business for a very long time, and up until recently, the only real question was whether to use 1D or 2D barcodes and readers.
But technology is always changing, and even the reliable barcode was bound to be challenged by a worthy competitor. Though RFID, and the utilization of radio frequency to track objects has been in use for decades, it’s only recently become popular for everyday uses. But is it worth the hassle of switching an entire infrastructure build on barcodes to a new technology?
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