(University of Zilina, 2013) Zeman, Daniel; Juránková, Petra; Švadlenka, Libor
This article deals with the question of practical use of automatic identification technologies in postal
sector, with special focus on using barcode technologies and radio frequency identification in Czech Post. After introductory
section, which is aimed at description of current situation and analysis of crucial factors of choosing automatic
identification technologies, there are subchapters discussing the theoretical base of both technologies, as well
as their practical use in postal sector. In the part of practical application of both identification technologies is specified
the basic structure of barcodes used by Czech Post and also the description of international project UNEX, which
deals with the measurement of the quality aspects of selected postal products and services. Concluding part contains a
brief outline of possible radio frequency identification technology application.
