Reusable logistics assets such as the bins, totes, tubs, crates, reusable boxes, containers, trailers, racks, roll cages, beer kegs and pallets typically used in open loop systems must return to their source if the owner is to benefit from their reuse.

RFID makes this a far easier and more efficient process, especially when the numbers of such assets are in the millions and they are scattered among supply chain partners and customers all over the world.