RFID & Barcode

IOT Has Huge Implications for Distribution Operations

September 28, 2015

Industry research firm Gartner recently reported that the Internet of Things is going to impact businesses with its exponential adoption rate reaching 26 billion devices by 2020.

Intel Targets Retail Inventory Tracking Market With Sensor Platform

September 24, 2015

RFID Journal

Intel Corp. is marketing the Intel Retail Sensor Platform, an RFID-based system designed to make retail radio frequency identification deployments easier, as well as enable inventory tracking to be performed in real time.

Australian Cotton Company Relies on RFID Technology to Make Ginning Process More Efficient

September 18, 2015

RFID Journal

RFID tags embedded in bundles of unprocessed cotton bolls help Southern Cotton track when it receives, stores and gins those bundles, and the company then shares that data with growers.

There Could Be Transport Solution Gold in Work Performed by Robot Garbage Man

September 18, 2015

Volvo Group

Imagine a robot that quietly and discreetly enters your neighborhood, collects your refuse bin and empties it into the refuse truck. It is done without waking the sleeping families and without heavy lifting for the refuse truck's driver. This is the purpose of ROAR, a joint project with the aim to develop tomorrow's smart transport solutions.

Disruptive Mobile Technologies Key to Best Supply Chain Performance

September 16, 2015

EBN

Tying the Internet of Things to a strategy for mobile devices - wearables, tablets, smartphones - is not only forward-thinking, but gets to the heart of what good supply chain management is all about.

Apparel Maker Uses RFID to Track Garments

September 10, 2015

RFID Journal

Global coat and outerwear manufacturer Herman Kay Co. is carrying out a five-phase RFID deployment to track the garments that it produces and ships to customers.

Has the Barcode Seen Its Best Days?

September 9, 2015

FierceRetailIT

The tried and true barcode may be approaching its twilight. Because of the increasing demand for information about products, the 41-year-old technology is due for an evolutionary replacement.

Electric-drive Manufacturer Enhances Productivity, Lowers Inventory with RFID Tech

September 1, 2015

RFID Journal

Bosch Rexroth, a manufacturer of electric drives and controls, has boosted productivity and reduced the volume of inventory it must keep onsite by integrating radio frequency identification technology at its assembly line in Homburg, Germany.

Reducing Cycle Time & Increasing Quality

August 28, 2015

Challenge: The shrimp factory we worked with was inefficient in getting shrimp from boat to freezer. There was also inaccuracy in packaging and overall quality.

Smart Homes, Not-so-Smart Queries, Smart Opportunities

August 26, 2015

CRM Buyer

Growth of the Internet of Things in broadband households extends the life, utility and functionality of all connected solutions in the home. It also puts new pressures on existing support solutions to meet consumers' expectations.

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.