RFID significantly enhances the quantity of information flow by overcoming the limitations of traditional manual data-collection methods.  It can be used as a complementary application or a replacement to the barcode system. Since radio waves are penetrable through cartons and packaging, multiple data-retrieval can be achieved even when none of the tags are within sight.  RFID tags can often survive harsh environments such as extreme temperatures, high moisture levels, and rough physical handling which often destroys barcode labels.

The following table shows the comparison between Bar Code and RIFD:-