What are the Disadvantages of kimball tags?

Answer:
Kimball tags have the following disadvantages:
  • Batch processed - most solutions using Kimball tags used batch processing, preventing true real-time analytics.
  • Environmentally limited - the cardboard/paper tag must be detachable from the product, cannot be printed onto packaging, and cannot be sealed to prevent moisture damage etc.
  • Cost - tag production and reading requires specialist equipment. Barcodes could be created on most thermal labelling systems and can be read by a variety of low cost camera solutions.


As such Kimball tags were highly suitable for the fashion industry, but did not lend themselves to other product markets.
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