RFID, Barcode, Mobility & Voice

RFID and Machine Vision are Having a Moment

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:25:12 -0400

RFID and machine vision are gaining momentum because they offer a practical, cost-effective path to automation. Unlike large-scale robotics projects that often require major facility redesigns and significant capital investment, RFID readers and AI-powered camera systems can typically be layered onto existing warehouse and manufacturing operations.

Why Isn't AI Speeding Up Your Warehouse?

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:35:16 -0400

Microsoft and EPG will explore how practical AI and voice technology can change the way warehouse teams interact with existing IT systems. Discover how organizations can overcome information bottlenecks, reduce reliance on supervisors, and turn existing data into faster decisions and measurable productivity gains.

From Automation to Autonomy: How Physical AI is Reshaping Warehouse Operations

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Warehouse managers can plan for a lot of things. They can forecast seasonal demand, optimize inventory levels and redesign workflows to improve efficiency. But what they can't plan for is every unexpected disruption that occurs throughout a normal workday.

From Pick Rate to Production Performance

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A robotic picking system can post an impressive pick rate and still leave your team handling too many exceptions. For fulfillment leaders, the real test is how much of your operation’s picking volume it can handle reliably. And whether that performance holds as products, packaging, and demand change.

RFID and Machine Vision Are Having a Moment in Automation

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Great operational gains come through integrating RFID, machine vision and robotics into a coordinated operating model.

Scalable Fulfillment: How Scentsy Transformed Operations with Dematic

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Scentsy is a global leader in fragrance products. As order volumes increased, SKUs expanded, and warehouse space became limited, manual operations could no longer keep pace. Scentsy partnered with Dematic to implement a future-ready solution combining AutoStore™ empowered by Dematic, intelligent software, and a pick-to-cart system to maximize storage capacity, optimize inventory flow, and accelerate e-commerce fulfillment.

Watch: The Challenge of Mixed-Fleet Management in the Warehouse

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Having both automated vehicles and human-operated forklifts within the same facility can cause problems if they're not properly managed, says Nicola Tomatis, CEO of Bluebotics.

Watch: Manufacturing Is Entering a New Phase

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sean Stephens, business development exec with Lyngsoe Systems, and Steve Beck, senior sales manager with Zebra Technologies, break down five trends that are disrupting manufacturing and distribution.

‘Smart’ Glasses Are Back: First, for the Warehouse. Then, Consumers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Younger workers have little problem adopting the smart glasses, and their easy acceptance is motivating older colleagues to do the same, albeit a little more slowly.

Watch: Fabletics: Driving Customer Experience Through End-to-End RFID

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Activewear retailer Fabletics turns to radio frequency identification to boost inventory accuracy, efficiency and store performance.

Smart Labels Transform Facility Layout in Real Time

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Smart label technology is transforming supply chain transparency, and giving businesses better data.

How AI-Enabled Vision Systems Will Transform Yard and Warehouse Management

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Despite their promise, AI-enabled vision systems present several challenges that organizations must address.

Cross-Dock Sortation: The Logical Extension of the Middle Mile

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Modern-day sortation technologies — including hardware, software and data— at middle-mile cross-docks give retailers and shippers the tools to transcend the “transportation-only” mindset.

Podcast | Taking the Pain Out of Warehouse Audits With Intelligent Automation

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A case study about automating “wall-to-wall” inventory counts in the warehouse.

From Voice to Vision: The Next Leap in Warehouse Innovation

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Vision technology, particularly AI-driven vision platforms, turns a warehouse’s existing camera network into a real-time decision-making tool.

Five Ways RFID Can Help Manage Rising Costs and Inventory Risks in 2025

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As visibility within and beyond the four walls of the warehouse becomes more crucial than ever, RFID has emerged as a fully mature, scalable and proven technology.

“Speaking" of Success: How Voice Tech Is Solving the Warehouse Labor Crisis

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Voice technology is an interoperable solution that evolves alongside businesses as a lifetime enabler of intelligent warehouse operations.

Watch: Why Deploy RFID in Your Warehouse?

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A discussion with Lyngsoe Systems and Zebra Technologies Corporation about why radio frequency identification is so essential to distribution operations today.

High-Speed Logistics: Innovations Driving Sortation Accuracy

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Today's advanced sortation systems are defined by state-of-the-art automation technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

A Specialty Supermarket Chain Optimizes Voice Distribution

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Mountain Leverage helps Vallarta uphold its promise to customers: fresh, authentic ingredients delivered every day, powered by voice-enabled supply chain excellence.

Healthcare: Shortages, Tariffs, and Tech

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Hospitals can’t control tariffs, raw material shortages, or geopolitical uncertainty, but they can control how their systems respond to disruption.

Why Frontline Android Devices Are a Silent Supply Chain Threat

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The mobile market's preference for Android over iPhone is attributed to affordability, versatility and an open ecosystem. Yet that same openness makes Android vulnerable to cyber threats.

Podcast | The Clock’s Ticking: Time to Get Serious About Radio Equipment Cybersecurity

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

A lot of manufacturers and users of radio equipment aren’t ready for looming new regulations on cybersecurity by the European Union.

Five Essential Warehouse Automation Technologies You Should be Using

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Some technologies are becoming absolutely essential in warehouse operations, boosting productivity, reducing errors and improving visibility throughout your operation. Here are five of them.

Harnessing RAIN RFID and Wireless Power for Sustainable Supply Chains

Mon, 05 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Wireless power and RAIN RFID are fundamentally reshaping supply chain sustainability.

Are Hardware Scanners a Thing of the Past?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Hardware scanners certainly won’t disappear entirely, but their role will evolve as smartphone solutions expand their capabilities.

RFID: The Game-Changer for Retail Optimization During the Holiday Season

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

RFID is helping retailers and their supply chain partners to navigate a rapidly changing consumer landscape and meet increasing demands for convenience, particularly around the busy holiday season.

Embracing Automation in the Secondary Device Economy

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Automation is transforming the mobile device industry, with a significant impact on consumers’ daily lives and the environment.

How Connectivity and Automation Can Revolutionize Smart Logistics

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

As micro-fulfillment centers implement a mixture of systems and services to perform the last mile of the fulfillment process, a lack of reliable connectivity could hinder their performance.

How Voice Technology Opened Doors for Peak Productivity at American Woodmark

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Not only do current workers perform better with voice, but new employees get up to speed much faster because the voice training process is tailored to their specific voice, and uses intuitive voice dialogue.