Don't Just Automate—Innovate!RFID can do much more than speed up existing processes.
RFID-Labeling Apparel ItemsHere's how to set up your printer-encoder software.
Tracking Your CompetitorsWhy you should care where you are in the RFID adoption phase.
- Will Chip-Based Serialization Lock Suppliers into a Single Chip Vendor?
A recent agreement among chipmakers is designed to enable apparel suppliers and others to use RFID tags with different chips, but you should look at the issues carefully before opting for serialization solutions that employ the tag ID.
Serialization RoadmapA top-level tagging plan will help apparel suppliers identify items now, and pave the way for tracking more products in the future.
Identifying ItemsApparel suppliers need to decide how they will assign unique serial numbers.
RFID Earns a Second ChanceApparel retailers are using the technology to improve inventory management, which increases sales and reduces working capital.
Corralling Stray ReadsFilters on fixed and handheld readers ensure data accuracy, providing retailers with real-time inventory visibility.
Sidestepping Capital CostsNew solutions make RFID technology more manageable—and affordable—for apparel retailers.
RFID-ROI-SME Project Promises Big Help for Small BusinessEight pilot deployments are designed to show how RFID can become a productivity tool during a time of financial recession, especially for companies that operate under constrained budgets.
Closing the RFID Knowledge Gap in Apparel and FootwearAt current price points, RFID makes an excellent fit for apparel and footwear retailers.
Meeting the Needs of Small and Midsized SuppliersAdoption of RFID by small and medium businesses is critical to the technology's long-term success, but SMBs face unique challenges.
Missing: Specialty Apparel RetailersWith the most to gain from item-level tagging, why aren’t these retailers giving RFID the attention it deserves?
