From the NFL to Your Warehouse: How RFID is Changing the Game 

Did you know that every NFL stadium in the U.S. is equipped with active RFID technology from Zebra? From locker room equipment management to tracking player performance on the field, the NFL relies on RFID to gain the next generation of stats and insights.

Here’s how it works: when a player is issued new shoes, an RFID tag inside the shoe is scanned using a Zebra handheld RFID scanner and assigned to that player. RFID antennas outside the locker room automatically log each time the shoes leave or return, giving equipment managers full visibility into usage and wear. The same RFID technology is embedded into game balls, where antennas capture data on movement and speed in real time. This allows coaches and training staff to measure key performance metrics—like yards run, top speed, passing distance, and more—that are critical for improving player performance.

So, what does this mean for your business? Whenever a major organization like the NFL invests in technology, it drives innovation, accelerates adoption, and lowers costs. Zebra’s partnership with the NFL not only strengthens RFID product development but also brings those advanced, field-tested solutions to industries like manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution—at a more accessible price point.

RFID in Action for Your Operations

The same way the NFL tracks shoes and equipment, you can use RFID to monitor the flow of tools, parts, or raw materials across your facility. For example:

• Inventory Control: Assign RFID tags to assets as they enter your supply room. Antennas at entry and exit points automatically log movement, reducing manual tracking and errors.

• Process Visibility: Track materials as they move through production stages for a real-time view of your workflow.

• Shipping Accuracy: Install RFID antennas over dock doors synced with your shipping manifest. This ensures that the correct items are loaded onto the right truck—preventing costly errors and delays.

RFID creates a more accurate, efficient, and automated system for managing operations, just as it has for one of the most competitive organizations in the world.

At Barcom Inc., we help businesses like yours harness the power of RFID to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and gain real-time visibility into operations. Whether you’re managing a warehouse, production line, or distribution network, RFID can be a game-changer. Ready to see how RFID can transform your operation? Contact Barcom Inc. today to explore the right RFID solution for your business.

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