RFID & Barcode

The Future of Warehouse Management

January 28, 2016

Bob Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

RFID Alternative Helps Consortium Keep Up With Steel Plates Used at Construction Sites

January 28, 2016

Approximately one million steel plates are rented out for construction projects each year in the Netherlands, and keeping tabs on them is made easier by an alternative to RFID technology.

Macy's Credits RFID With Reducing $1Bn of Inventory in Omnichannel Initiative

January 26, 2016

Fierce Retail

Macy's is turning to RFID to support omnichannel initiatives, specifically its "Pick to the Last Unit" (P2LU) program. The retailer will use Tyco Retail Solutions' inventory visibility platform to access its full inventory throughout its entire store base.

Wavelink Adds Connector Support to Mobile Productivity Suite

January 25, 2016

Wavelink

The Mobile Enterprise Productivity Suite of Wavelink is now being supported by an Xtraction Solutions connector.

Syspro Develops Enhanced Espresso Mobile App

January 25, 2016

Syspro

Syspro, a vendor of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, is enhancing its mobile application, known as Espresso.

From Inventory Tracking to Surveillance, RFID Aids Clothing Retailer's Operations

January 21, 2016

RFID Journal

Denimwall Inc. has launched a radio frequency identification solution at the G-Star RAW clothing store that it owns and operates in New York City's Union Square, to do everything from tracking inventory, managing sales transactions and providing electronic article surveillance to letting shoppers view product information on a touchscreen.

Absent Sound Strategy, Digital Initiatives Can Leave Organizations Vulnerable

January 21, 2016

BCG Perspectives

Managers are increasingly nervous about the lack of progress in their digital initiatives. Too often, organizations merely add digital "pixie dust" to traditional processes or engage in a frenzy of digital experiments and ventures. Rather than drive competitive advantage, these efforts leave companies more vulnerable.

Spotlight Placed on How RFID Technology Benefits Retail Industry

January 21, 2016

The Washington Post

Next time you're at the mall, take a closer look at the paper price tag dangling from the clothes you take into the dressing room. If you hold the tag up to a light, you might see a dark, salt-grain-sized speck in it. Or, if you run your thumb over the tag, you might feel an almost imperceptible bump.

How Hacking Insulin Pump Demonstrates Security Danger of Internet of Things

January 15, 2016

Design News

Back in 2011, security researcher Jay Radcliffe hacked into his own insulin pump, demonstrating how a remote user could potentially deliver a fatal dose of insulin to an unsuspecting diabetic. It was a dramatic way to show the medical device industry how insecurity of devices could lead to life-threatening situations.

RFID Helps Belgian Retailer Track Garments Throughout Its Supply Chain

January 14, 2016

RFID Journal

Belgian clothing retailer JBC has taken a large-scale radio frequency identification system live across all 144 of its stores throughout Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.

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.