Mobile Asset Tracking Systems & Software

Q: Do I need Internet connectivity to be able to use RedBeam RFID?

Yes, logging into our application requires an Internet connection. Once you’re online, though, you can take your mobile RFID reader outside of Wi-Fi coverage and keep tracking. That means you can scan items, update statuses, and continue mobile asset tracking from anywhere — RedBeam RFID will sync your data automatically once you're back in range.

Unleash your operational efficiency

Fixed RFID solutions provide continuous, automated tracking, but sometimes you also need the flexibility to scan assets on the move. RedBeam's mobile asset tracking software gives your team the freedom to manage assets wherever operations happen, without sacrificing speed, accuracy, or control.

Our mobile asset management system extends your tracking power beyond fixed checkpoints to give you real-time visibility across your entire operation.

Handheld RFID readers plus RedBeam's mobile asset tracking software:

Take lightning fast audits by bulk-scanning inventory in any room.
Switch from tracking containers to tracking unique items with no loss in productivity.
Let your back office systems know which assets are physically present at a location at any time – instead of relying on workers to update systems manually.
Track and eliminate quality control issues by identifying ‘serialized each’ items at any point in your production process.

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Identify & share unique item data

Capture groups of individual item IDs and ‘tag’ each one to a specific location with a simple wave of your handheld RFID reader.

Use RedBeam’s notification workflow engine to trigger updates to external systems and initiate next steps.

Mass-update item statuses & details

Adjust the power setting on RedBeam’s mobile interface and wand your reader over the items.
Use the screen to add or remove items, and select the details you want to update – like item type, expiration date, P.O. number, or even a custom tracking field – and let RedBeam handle the rest.

Home in on lost items

Activate RedBeam’s ‘Find Items’ feature to initiate a Geiger counter-like audio and visual capability that makes it easy to track down missing items.

The closer you get to the item you’re looking for, the louder the mobile reader will beep as the signal strength on screen raises.

Tune out random tag traffic

Keep junk RFID signals from drowning out the data you actually want.

Use RedBeam RFID to configure your mobile device to capture only those tags that are pertinent to your operations, and ignore any external RFID tags caught in your read area.

Encode tags on the fly

Update mis-labeled item IDs and replace damaged RFID tags at any time or place with mobile tag encoding.

To encode a new tag ID or re-encode an existing one, simply scan or enter the correct tag number into RedBeam, and pull the trigger.

Mobile asset management industry use cases

Mobilize Any Workforce with RFID

Retail
Manufacturing

Woman in a store scanning items with a handheld barcode scanner and holding a tablet.

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Quickly find what your customer needs

Locating a specific style, size, or color SKU for a customer can be stressful – especially given the pressure on today’s store employees to exceed shoppers’ high service expectations. RedBeam RFID provides an easy mobile asset tracking solution that helps everyone get what they need.

Shorten the time from request to receipt – RedBeam lets store employees wand a mobile reader over stacks of similar items and retrieve the exact one needed to make the sale.
Spot-audit showrooms for misplaced stock – Quickly scan your store for incorrectly shelved items to ensure everything’s in place when customers are ready to buy.
Deter theft – Increase inventory visibility with any time, anywhere scans to detect discrepancies before high-value items walk out your door.

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Keep production moving along

Maintaining accurate inventories of parts received or goods shipped often comes down to workers’ skills and diligence. Giving them RedBeam RFID and a mobile device takes manual effort out of routine but critical activities and frees them up for other work.

Accelerate receiving & shipping – Use mobile RFID readers to instantly verify incoming components or outgoing orders without manually handling each item.
Reduce equipment-related delays – Quickly locate critical parts across your facility to keep assembly lines running and avoid costly downtime.
Enhance quality control – Perform rapid spot audits at any point to confirm the right components are being used and minimize the risk of assembly errors..

Explore RFID for Manufacturing

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Q: What are the benefits of mobile asset tracking software?

A: Mobile asset tracking software from RedBeam:

Delivers lightning-fast audits by bulk-scanning inventory
Eliminates manual data entry errors
Provides real-time asset visibility across multiple locations
Reduces time spent searching for lost items
Enables instant status updates

It increases workforce productivity by automating routine tracking tasks and ensures accurate inventory records throughout your operation.

Q: How many items can I read at a time with RFID?

A: The mobile RedBeam RFID application captures hundreds of IDs within seconds. In our users’ real-world scenarios, this typically translates to about 100 item tag reads per scan which can last a few seconds, which saves significant amounts of time when compared to barcode scanning.

Q: Does RedBeam RFID work offline?

A: Yes, though initial login requires an internet connection. Once logged in, you can take your mobile RFID reader outside of Wi-Fi coverage and keep tracking. That means you can scan items, update statuses, and continue asset management mobile operations from anywhere. RedBeam RFID will sync your data automatically once you're back in range.

Q: What devices does RedBeam RFID support?

A: RedBeam RFID supports a range of Zebra mobile RFID readers, including the TC53e mobile computer with RFD40 premium RFID sled or RFD90 ultra-rugged RFID sled. Our development team maintains consistent support for all the newest readers and RFID advances released from Zebra.

Q: How close do I need to be to use RedBeam’s ‘find item’ feature?

A: Our ‘find item’ feature really depends on three things:

1) the physics of your particular environment,

2) the tag you want to read, and

3) the handheld RFID device you’re using. Generally speaking, though, you’ll be able to detect signals from the tag you’re searching for starting at a distance of about 20–30 feet.

Q: Can I also use RedBeam RFID to scan barcodes or manually update items?

A: Yes! We designed our system to be backwards-compatible – which means you can also use it to scan barcodes and enter information you want to record manually.

Mobile asset tracking software

Take your productivity to go with mobile RFID

Unleash your operational efficiency

Handheld RFID readers plus RedBeam's mobile asset tracking software:

Zip through dull tasks with mobile asset monitoring

Identify & share unique item data

Mass-update item statuses & details

Home in on lost items

Tune out random tag traffic

Encode tags on the fly

Mobilize Any Workforce with RFID

Retail

Manufacturing

Quickly find what your customer needs

Keep production moving along

RedBeam has been a key utility to manage our large inventory of tools, and it has increased productivity and improved tool management. We chose RedBeam because it's as simple as it gets. It's really easy to use.

R. Hernandez

Pull data from the field or floor into your systems

Insights on RFID and mobile asset management