AutoSearch RFID From EarthSearch Communications Closes Costly Gaps In Supply Chain Information Management
EarthSearch Communications International, Inc. has the answer to the $30B question in the United States and the €8.2B question in Europe: "Where is my cargo?"
Those are the costs of cargo theft as reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and EuroWatch, respectively. Thefts typically occur when goods are in transit, traveling in an information gap in which their condition cannot be monitored.
EarthSearch, the world leader in combined GPS and RFID wireless tracking and navigation systems, has closed that gap with AutoSearch RFID, an asset management solution that combines GPS and RFID to track human and property assets in transit and in great detail with a high level of efficiency.
AutoSearch RFID works by integrating RFID chip technology with AutoSearch GPS at the hardware level. This provides more detailed information about assets by tracking vehicles, drivers and individual packages anywhere in the world. An RFID reader picks up information stored on RFID chips located on packages, materials and/or inventory in a vehicle and sends it to the AutoSearchGPS unit. That unit then transmits the information, including location and time of the activity to the EarthSearch server, in real time for the customers to view or download. The application can also be applied for trailer tracking.
"Our systems also send automatic silent alerts for unauthorized access to cargo or cargo areas," said Kayode A. Aladesuyi, President and Chief Executive Officer. "This removes the human element from reporting an act of theft in progress. Even if a truck driver, for example, is tied up or incapacitated, the system still sends the alert, and law enforcement officials can be dispatched immediately. This enables shippers and port authorities to increase the security and safety of operations as well as business efficiency and productivity.
"This application is also crucial in providing security on the open grounds of airports," he added. "It creates electronic fences that can trigger alarms when people and equipment enter unauthorized areas."
Because AutoSearch RFID integrates at the hardware level, installation and configuration are simplified and less expensive. It eliminates the need to invest in a large RFID infrastructure, making the technology feasible for smaller companies. Application-specific sensors monitor conditions such as vehicle speed, cargo door access and ignition. Data are transmitted using cellular technology. EarthSearch is the only supplier to offer GPS/GRPS/SMS integrated with passive RFID technology – the only acceptable RFID technology for use on aircraft.
About EarthSearch
EarthSearch Communications International, Inc., is a US-based company specializing in GPS-based and wireless solutions. Its operational facilities are located in the United States, the Republic of Georgia and Brazil. The company's complete service infrastructure offers customer support, call center services, technical support, recovery, roadside assistance and certified installation. Its expertise with GPS technology, combined with exceptional support and service facilities, distinguishes EarthSearch as the leading manufacturer and supplier of GPS technology in the marketplace.
SOURCE: EarthSearch