RFID tags and readers can be used to automate and expedite the receiving and tracking of material throughout expansive work sites and rigs. Oil drilling companies are currently employing RFID to improve delivery and processing times as well as inventory accuracy and to ensure rented equipment is returned promptly, reducing excess charges. RFID technology can also be utilized to monitor the status of valuable equipment in the field. RFID tags can provide data on a specific pipe’s ID number, age, length, usage, underground temperature, flow rate, and mud composition.