RFID & Barcode

Creating a Cost-Effective & Visible Fulfillment Network

December 14, 2017

Michelle Covey, Vice President, Retail Apparel, General Merchandise, GS1 US

A Look at Supply Chains of the Future

November 21, 2017

Conversations with supply-chain executives about the innovative technologies that are already shaping the way that product is moved to market.

Cattle Ranching Gains From IoT-Based Intelligence

October 17, 2017

RFID Journal

Uruguayan startup Chipsafer has completed two pilots of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based solution to track the activities of beef livestock and prevent cattle rustling.

RFID Tracks Safety Equipment for Fiji Airways

September 27, 2017

RFID Journal

Fiji Airways reports that it has made in-cabin inspections of emergency equipment faster and more efficient across its fleet of 15 airplanes, with the use of radio frequency identification technology.

This Dog Food Startup 'Smart Scoop' Promises You'll Never Run Out of Kibble

September 25, 2017

Fortune

One of the most important things a pet owner has to keep track of is what his or her's four-legged best friend is eating - and how much. But it's all too easy to get to the bottom of a 24-pound bag of kibble without realizing it and then have to run out to a bodega to grab the first bag of dog food one can find to keep the pooch of the house fed and happy.

Hospital Tracks Equipment With RFID-Enabled Shelving

September 13, 2017

RFID Journal

Tokyo's St. Luke's International Hospital has completed a pilot of RFID technology to track the movement of equipment. The facility found that the technology identified stock levels at each of its wards in real time, and reduced the number of staff visits to the central clinical engineering room by approximately 55 percent.

Opinion: There's Too Much Hype Surrounding Blockchain in the Supply Chain

September 6, 2017

Steve Banker, ARC Advisory Group, Forbes contributor

In logistics, the best known blockchain pilot program involved Maersk and IBM. It centered on creating a digital distributed ledger to create a single electronic place where all the myriad documents related to a shipment could be housed.

Most Manufacturers Will Use RTLS, RFID or Barcode Tracking by 2022, Study Says

August 15, 2017

Supply Management

Industrial Internet of Things technology use - including radio frequency identification or real-time location-based systems (RTLS) - is expected to grow beyond the halfway point throughout the next five years, according to a study conducted by technology company Zebra Technologies.

Here Are the Top Global Innovations in RFID for Retail

August 3, 2017

RFID Journal

While the on-demand economy has led to many brick-and-mortar stores declining, NXP Semiconductors reports that omnichannel services continue to grow. Smart supply chain management with advanced tracking and monitoring capabilities enabled by RAIN RFID support both short- and extended-range communication, NXP reports, and are empowering retailers to address a multitude of new use cases.

RFID-Enabled Pocket Sorter System Delivers Millions of Goods at DCs

August 1, 2017

RFID Journal

SSI Schaefer Systems has released an automated system with a modular radio frequency identification-enabled pocket sorter that it is now selling to distribution centers worldwide.

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.