RF Scanner

Scanning every move is the main way warehouses reach high order and inventory accuracy. A 3PL that still relies on paper for picking will usually have more mispicks.

What does RF stand for in a warehouse scanner?

RF stands for radio frequency, referring to the wireless link the scanner uses to talk to the warehouse system. It is different from RFID, which reads tags by radio instead of scanning barcodes.

• Warehouse Management SystemSoftware that directs and records warehouse activity: receiving, putaway, inventory locations, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Inventory AccuracyHow closely the inventory quantities in the system match what is physically in the warehouse.
• Order AccuracyThe percentage of orders shipped with the correct items and quantities.
• Pick ListA list, printed or shown on a scanner, telling a picker which items, quantities, and storage locations to collect for one or more orders, usually sorted in walking order.