Location-based Services

A leading aerospace supplier supporting Airbus’s final assembly line in China needed a more efficient way to track tools and MRO supplies. Manual processes led to errors, compliance risks, and inefficiencies that slowed production.

By implementing Xerafy’s RFID tracking system—featuring METAL SKIN® RFID labels, PICO Mini tags, and RFID-enabled cabinets—the company automated tool check-in/check-out, enhanced traceability, and simplified compliance reporting. The result? Improved productivity, reduced inventory discrepancies, and seamless audit readiness, all while supporting Airbus’s digital transformation goals.

Learn how RFID is streamlining aerospace manufacturing. 

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A major U.S. health system partnered with Xerafy and a surgical logistics provider to tackle inefficiencies in their Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Managing over 1,000 surgical trays daily across 18 hospitals, they faced challenges in real-time tracking, sterilization compliance, and data accuracy.

By integrating Xerafy’s MICRO Autoclavable RFID tags with a cloud-based surgical asset management platform, the health system achieved real-time visibility, automated tracking, and enhanced compliance. The RFID solution ensures every tray meets sterilization standards while optimizing interdepartmental workflows.

The results? Improved patient safety, reduced errors, and increased operational efficiency—all without disrupting surgical schedules.

Learn how RFID is transforming sterile processing and hospital logistics.

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Dazhong Mining, a leading iron ore producer in China, faced challenges with asset management and inventory accuracy across its vast mining operations. With over 900 employees working 24/7 in remote locations, manual inventory checks were slow, error-prone, and inefficient. To address these issues, the company implemented Xerafy’s Cargo Trak II RFID tags to streamline asset tracking and maintenance. The RFID system allows real-time data capture, reducing inventory time by 50% and ensuring accurate records for over 270 assets. This solution supports Dazhong’s Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategy, enhancing equipment availability and operational efficiency. The system is now being expanded to include fixed and office assets, further driving productivity.

Learn more about how RFID enhances mining operations.

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Managing rigging and lifting equipment in Oil & Gas operations is complex, with strict safety regulations, compliance requirements, and operational risks. A misplaced shackle or missed inspection can result in costly downtime and safety hazards.

Xerafy’s RFID solutions provide real-time visibility, automating asset tracking and inspections to enhance safety and minimize delays. RFID tags withstand harsh conditions, seamlessly integrating with testing and compliance processes to ensure equipment is always in the right place and properly maintained. From reducing human error to optimizing inventory management, RFID transforms rigging and lifting operations for greater efficiency and reliability.

Discover how RFID is redefining safety and performance in Oil & Gas.

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Managing a large inventory of police weapons is a critical challenge for the Mexico City Police Department, which serves nearly 20 million residents in one of Mexico’s most high-crime areas. Loss and mismanagement of weapons pose significant security risks, prompting the department to seek a more reliable tracking solution.

By deploying Xerafy’s Pico and Dot XS on-metal RFID tags, the department can now track weapons in real time, ensuring greater security and accountability. Each weapon and police badge is tagged, enabling automatic check-in/check-out tracking at armories. This enhances inventory accuracy and prevents unauthorized access. Designed for harsh environments, Xerafy’s rugged RFID tags withstand rough handling, high temperatures, and magnetic interference.

With 154,000 tags deployed in Phase One, the RFID solution is already improving weapon oversight, with other municipalities planning to adopt the system.

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Managing dredging pipes is a complex task, with challenges ranging from harsh marine conditions to inventory tracking and maintenance. Boskalis, a global leader in marine engineering, partnered with Xerafy to integrate RFID technology into their pipeline management system. By embedding rugged RFID tags in metal at both ends of each pipe, Boskalis, a global leader in marine engineering, partnered with Xerafy to integrate RFID technology into their pipeline management system. By embedding rugged RFID tags in metal at both ends of each pipe, Boskalis improved inventory accuracy, reduced manual handling risks, and streamlined maintenance tracking. This solution ensures efficient deployment, enhances pipe longevity, and minimizes operational downtime.

Discover how RFID technology is transforming dredging operations.

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Managing returnable plastic containers for fresh produce is a challenge, with issues like food safety, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency. The world’s largest rooftop farm tackled this with Xerafy’s POD TRAK RFID tags, ensuring seamless tracking of reusable transport packaging.

By integrating durable RFID technology, the farm automated inventory management, improved return rates, and ensured compliance with food safety standards—all while reducing waste and supporting sustainability goals. The POD TRAK tags withstand harsh cleaning processes, extreme temperatures, and close-quarter storage, delivering reliable, real-time tracking data.

This solution has enhanced operational efficiency, cut costs, and strengthened the farm’s commitment to sustainable urban food production.

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Managing Unit Load Devices (ULDs) efficiently is critical for the air cargo industry, yet traditional tracking methods often lead to lost assets, delayed recoveries, and rising costs. This case study explores how RFID technology is transforming ULD management by providing real-time visibility, automating data capture, and reducing operational inefficiencies. Unlike battery-powered solutions such as BLE and GPS, passive RFID offers a long-term, maintenance-free alternative, ensuring seamless tracking across the supply chain. By improving asset utilization and minimizing manual errors, RFID technology enhances efficiency, reduces costs, and supports sustainability in air freight.

Discover how RFID is reshaping ULD management.

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