When applied in logistics and SCM (RFID) technologies automatically identify and locate physical assets (freight and handling equipment) individual items, batches of materials or the containers in which they are held can carry an RFID transport or “tag” that transmits a RFID. This signal can be remotely detected by an RFID “reader”. When connected to a materials management system, the data downloaded from the reader is used to monitor and control the movement of the assets. A basic RFID application is illustrated in Figure 9.2. with RFID line of sight is not required as is the case with traditional barcode reading system.