With the continuous growth of the Chinese
economy and the flourishing development of industries such as tourism, hotels,
hospitals, catering, and railway transportation, the demand for linen washing
has sharply increased. However, while this industry is rapidly developing, it
also faces many pain points. Firstly, traditional linen management methods rely
on manual operations and paper records, which are inefficient and prone to
errors. Secondly, there are issues with information opacity and difficulty in
tracking during the washing, circulation, and inventory management of linen,
leading to frequent problems such as linen loss, mixing, and unpredictable
lifespan. In addition, due to concerns about cross infection, some of the
quantity statistics of laundry linen cannot be carried out, which increases the
risk of commercial disputes. These pain points severely restrict the further
development of the linen washing industry.
Advantages of RFID technology
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
technology, as one of the fastest developing high-tech in the 21st century, has
brought a new solution to the linen washing industry. RFID technology utilizes
wireless radio frequency for non-contact bidirectional communication and data
exchange, with advantages such as waterproofing, demagnetization, high
temperature resistance, long service life, long reading distance, and the
ability to recognize multiple tags. These features give RFID technology
significant advantages in linen management, such as fast scanning and
identification, real-time information updates, efficient inventory management,
and full process tracking and tracing.
Specific application scenarios and stages
1. Cloth tracking and recognition
The application of RFID technology in the
linen washing industry is first reflected in the tracking and identification of
linen. By sewing or attaching RFID washing tags on each piece of fabric, the
tags are embedded with RFID chips that can store relevant information about the
fabric, such as number, type, color, size, etc. Through RFID readers, rapid
identification and tracking of linen can be achieved, and the status of linen
during the washing process can be understood. This technology not only improves
recognition efficiency, but also reduces the error rate of manual operations.
2. Washing frequency record
RFID washing tags can also record the
number of times linen has been washed. Each time it is washed, the reader will
read the information in the label and increase the number of washes by one. By
counting the number of washes, the service life of linen can be predicted,
providing data support for procurement plans. This helps companies to
scientifically and reasonably arrange their linen procurement and replacement
plans, reducing operating costs.
3. Classification and sorting of linen
Before washing, it is necessary to classify
and sort the linen. The traditional manual sorting method is inefficient and
prone to errors. By using RFID washing tags, automatic classification and
sorting can be achieved, reducing manual operations and improving work
efficiency. At the same time, it can also avoid damage and pollution caused by
mixed washing of linen.
4. Inventory management of linen
RFID technology can also achieve inventory
management of linen. The reader can read the information in the tag in real
time, understand the inventory situation of the linen, and avoid inventory
backlog and waste. At the same time, it is also possible to locate and search
for linens, making it convenient for management personnel to conduct inventory
and retrieval. This greatly improves the accuracy and efficiency of inventory
management.
5. Washing data statistics and analysis
By collecting data from RFID washing tags,
the washing process can be statistically analyzed. For example, it is possible
to understand the washing frequency, washing time, washing temperature, and
other information of each type of linen, providing a basis for optimizing the
washing process and improving washing quality. This data analysis function
helps enterprises continuously improve their washing processes and enhance
service quality.