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The research results of the Vers Schakel (fresh vegetable circulation chain using RFID technology) project have been published recently.
In the past two years, the Vers Schakel project, as the world’s first example, used RFID technology in the distribution chain of fresh vegetables to test its effects.
The project sponsor Schuitema and its partners Centraal Bureau voor Levensmiddelen (CBL), W. Heemskerk BV, Intel, KPN, University and Research Centre (WUR-Wageningen University and Research Centre), NXP Semiconductors, and Capgemini can now look back , This is a very successful exploratory project. RFID not only makes the entire circulation chain transparent and accurate in the middle of the project, but also it is certain that the application of RFID technology will be profitable in the future.
The Vers Schakel project began in May 2005. The purpose is to obtain application knowledge and experience of RFID technology to improve and extend the quality and shelf time of fresh vegetables. The fresh vegetable circulation chain starts with the supplier Heemskerk and ends at the C1000 retail store. After 2500 boxes of small packages of fresh vegetables are affixed with RFID tags, they will be tracked throughout the process. During the implementation of the project, participants in the circulation chain can obtain real-time information from the central database at any time. Through this method, project partners can clearly see that RFID is both a management tool and a control agency in improving product quality.
Ren? Bakker, the sales director of the Schuitema store, said: “The Vers Schakel project is a journey of discovery. This is the first time that we have adopted the latest RFID technology and standards. This technology has never been used in this way in the past. Although there are some delays, the two After the year, there will be great results.”
After adopting the new technology, the tracking accuracy of vegetable transport boxes in the circulation chain can reach 99%-100%. The Vers Schakel project increases transparency for all parties in the distribution chain, that is, all parties can grasp the whole process of vegetable boxes from the supplier to the retailer’s shelf and their return in real time, so as to optimize the management of the supply chain. Similarly, it provides the possibility to check every link of the supply chain to prevent the occurrence of distribution errors. The last point is that the RFID in Vers Schakel has shown that it can effectively monitor the temperature of the supply chain, which is very important to ensure the quality of vegetables. Advances in control and increased transparency allow consumers to enjoy high-quality vegetables, which arrive in time and guarantee high-quality.
The Vers Schakel project is now also being exploratory application in Container Centralen (CC). CBL’s vegetable box warehouse also has management problems and hopes to make progress from then on. Container Centralen adopts Vers Schakel’s vegetable box registration method to improve the management of vegetable boxes through RFID technology. Container Centralen’s exploratory project shows that vegetable boxes can be effectively tracked throughout the distribution chain, so that CC can effectively supply and reserve vegetable boxes, respond quickly to market demand, and provide customers with better services.
Of course, Schuitema and its partners are also examining whether RFID is profitable in practical applications. The results of the study show that it is entirely possible. In the RFID application of potatoes, vegetables, fruits and other fresh goods, CBL’s vegetable box registered circulation investment return period is 2.7 years. The prerequisite is that all parties in the circulation chain must participate. The first step that must be done is to allow vegetable box owners and vegetable box warehouses to conveniently use RFID. They must treat the RFID labeling of vegetable boxes as standard operations.
Ren Bakker said: “The Vers Schakel project is an important step in the large-scale adoption of RFID in the distribution chain. The project has proven that RFID is an indispensable and profitable means for improving the management of the distribution chain. The research results are very positive for us and customers in the future. You can buy fresher and higher-quality products. My colleagues and I will be tasked with standardizing RFID applications in this industry.”
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