Dear Liz,

please see my answers in the list regarding mass moving of objects.


"[log in to unmask]" <[log in to unmask]> schrieb:
> The difference is huge when moving large numbers of objects, because you 
> aren't just typing the number, you are writing down the numbers and the 
> locations, then you are typing the numbers and the locations, then you 
> have to glance back through for typos, etc. Barcoding eliminates much of 
> this and is more accurate. If something does go missing you can know 
> when and who  handled it last in a very short time.

In modern inventory programs every user has its rights and you can see very easily who handled it last (if the program is not cheaten by somebody). This is not a matter of barcode systems, but of the databases. 
> 
> If by devices hidden you are referring to RFID, yes, those are very 
> nice, however, while they can record the slightest movement, they cannot 
> track a location very specifically, i believe, only withing a few feet. 

The transponder technology is used overland, for example since years in the transportation business (here in Germany for meat transports). 

> Thus, it is useless for say, a few hundred pieces of silverware or 
> arrowheads by the thousands. And the devices are very expensive, whereas 
> barcodes are very cheap to print.

The cheapest solution are solid, cheap and modern documentation programms (The most expensive are not always the best).Transponder devices are also quite cheap. Cheap enough to used in paintings and silverware. But who would really build up a piece by piece documentation on "thousands of arrowheads"? Don't they form groups of them in your museums? 

Best regards



Christian

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