RFID & Barcode

The Frontiers of Warehouse Automation

April 25, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

Lululemon Finds RFID Useful in Tracking Product Throughout Its Supply Chain

April 22, 2016

Global athletic apparel company lululemon reports that it has boosted its in-store revenue by deploying a radio frequency identification system at all of its stores to track its products' movements as they arrive, are placed on display on the sales floor and are sold. The system has increased the company's inventory accuracy to 98 percent, says Jonathan Aitken, lululemon's RFID program director.

Cognex Develops New Line of Ruggedized Mobile Terminals

April 20, 2016

Cognex Corp

Cognex Corp., a supplier of machine vision systems and industrial barcode readers for factory automation and logistics, has developed a new line of ruggedized mobile terminals.

Manhattan Associates Enhances Apps for Distribution, Warehouse Management

April 20, 2016

Manhattan Associates Inc.

Manhattan Associates, Inc. is offering new e-commerce capabilities in the 2016 release of its Distribution Management software.

Lucas Systems Debuts Work-Optimization App; Certifies Android Devices

April 12, 2016

Lucas Systems Inc.

Lucas Systems Inc., a provider of mobile work-execution technology for warehouses and distribution centers, has introduced Dynamic Work Optimization.

Janam Launches Ultra-Rugged Touch Computer

April 12, 2016

Janam Technologies LLC

Janam Technologies LLC has launched the XT2, an ultra-rugged, ultra-compact touch computer.

RFID Gives Clothing Retailer Anti-Theft Protection, Inventory Control

April 11, 2016

RFID Journal

To improve inventory visibility and prevent loss, men's clothing retailer Gieves & Hawkes has deployed a radio frequency identification system at its store in Birmingham, England.

In Electronics Industry, IoT Quickly Losing Status as Buzzword

April 8, 2016

EBN

As much as IoT is the buzzword of consumer electronics, it will quickly become a critical part of the electronics supply chain as companies use sensors to maximize efficiency of various business tasks and integrate that information into a strategic advantage.

American Apparel Uses RFID Tech to Enable Orders Through Postmates

April 7, 2016

RFID Journal

Consumers who use Postmates' on-demand delivery service now have the opportunity to buy core products from American Apparel. The service takes advantage of the passive ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) RFID tags that American Apparel attaches to all of its merchandise, enabling Postmates to identify which items are available within an individual customer's geographic area.

LogFire Now Offering Wavelink Speakeasy Voice System

April 6, 2016

LogFire

LogFire has joined with Wavelink in a partnership intended to streamline warehouse operations and increase work productivity.

RFID & Barcode

The latest news and analysis on RFID, barcode, mobility and voice solutions for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in order fulfillment are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — allowing corporations to stay ahead of competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of RFID, barcode, mobility and voice solutions in the warehouse.