When it comes to asset-intensive industries, real-time visibility is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. That’s why Levata recently hosted an insightful webinar featuring RFID experts including an experienced RFID Solution Architect from Levata, an RFID device and tag expert from HID Global, and a software specialist from ARK Business Systems. The webinar focused on unveiling how RFID technology transforms asset tracking across a wide range of industries.

From application considerations to deployment strategy and customer success stories, the webinar provided a comprehensive look at how businesses can take control of asset visibility and operations using RFID technology. If you missed the live session, you can watch the full webinar recording.

The Three Pillars of RFID Success

A major theme throughout the session highlighted how successful RFID asset tracking hinges on three integrated components:

1. Physical Tags and Devices – Not all RFID tags are created equal. RFID technology leaders like HID offer thousands of RFID tag types designed for specific environments, from harsh industrial sites to sensitive scientific applications. Choosing between handheld RFID readers and fixed RFID readers is equally important, as the use case and environment should drive hardware selection.
2. Software – The right software should match the operational goals of your organization. It's not just about capturing data—it’s about leveraging it. From real-time asset locations to financial depreciation tracking and maintenance scheduling, RFID software acts as the control center for all RFID readers and devices, delivering insight to every department.
3. Services – RFID implementation is not plug-and-play. Expert services—like those provided by Levata—ensure a smooth rollout. That includes hardware/software selection, configuration, user training, and ongoing system support. It’s a long-term partnership that drives real business value.

Why RFID for Asset Tracking?

Manual asset tracking is time-consuming, error-prone, and ultimately unsustainable. RFID offers a smarter path forward. The webinar experts emphasized how RFID:

• Speeds up audits from hours to minutes
• Assigns every asset a unique identification
• Enables automated data capture and real-time updates
• Provides a full audit trail—including usage history and asset condition
• Supports pre/post event assessments, such as natural disaster damage

A key example came from a customer needing to track hundreds of thousands of assets during wildfire response efforts. RFID allowed them to gain instant visibility and quickly conduct damage assessments—an impossible task with spreadsheets alone.

Better Accuracy and Efficiency

RFID has made impressive strides in accuracy and performance. Thanks to advancements in tag sensitivity and reader technology, modern RFID systems can now achieve a high nineties percentile accuracy while reading more tags with less power. But as the webinar emphasized, accuracy is only part of the equation. Consistency, speed, and ease of use are equally important for field teams and finance departments alike.

Real-World Success Stories

The RFID speakers featured in Levata’s webinar shared compelling customer stories that highlight the tangible impact of RFID deployment:

• Enterprise Asset Tracking: One organization initially relied on a full-time employee to manually track assets—consuming nine months of the year. After switching to RFID, tracking time was cut in half and the employee was able to focus on higher-value tasks.
• Scientific Projects: A unique use case involved tagging dinosaur bones with RFID, capturing excavation data, photos, and species information. This improved cataloging and enabled cross-referencing with other dig sites.
• Higher Education: A collegiate institution managing 7,500+ assets across 35 buildings reduced audit time per classroom from 25 minutes to just 5 minutes using mobile RFID readers. Training took less than 10 minutes per user.

Choosing the Right Partner Matters

RFID success doesn’t come from technology alone—it requires the right strategy and implementation partner. Levata guides organizations through every step of the RFID process:

• Clarifying business objectives
• Recommending the best tag/hardware/software combination
• Testing tags for optimal performance
• Training staff for long-term success
• Delivering ROI in as little as six months

Whether you’re reacting to an external event or proactively transforming your asset visibility, Levata and HID offer the expertise to get you there. Request a discovery call to build your business case and ROI analysis by sending an email to rfid@levata.com.

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