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How is RFID Journal organized?

What types of stories are covered under each of the Topic areas?

How does RFID Journal protect my privacy?

I forgot my password. What should I do?

Where can I search all stories posted on RFID Journal?

How do I get access to stories with the lock icon?

How can I post a help wanted ad under the Job Listings?

Does RFID Journal have an email newsletter service?

If I'm having trouble accessing paid content, what should I do?

I signed up for the newsletter but I have not been receiving the newsletter. Why?

How do I make RFID Journal my home page?

How do I add RFID Journal to my list of favorites?

Is there a way to display RFID Journal headlines on my Web site?

Does RFID Journal offer an RSS news feed?


How is RFID Journal organized?
All news stories, features, case studies and vendor profiles are posted on our home page. RFID Journal articles are also organized and archived in two ways -- by story type (news, opinion, guest columns, feature, case study, special report and vendor profile) and by subject (Distribution/Logistics, Innovation, IT/Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Packaging/Labeling, Payment Systems, Retailing, Security, and Supply Chain).

You can click on the News, Opinion, Features, Case Studies, Special Reports or Vendor Profiles in the left-hand navigation bar to find all of the stories (regardless of the subject) that we've published in that category. If you're interested in a specific topic, such as Retailing, use the Choose a Topic pull-down menu, select Retailing and click the arrow. You will come to a Contents page that lists one featured retailing story and the categories under which all other retailing stories are organized. Click on News or Case Studies, and you will find a list of all the retailing news stories or case studies that we've published.

What types of stories are covered under each of the Topic areas?
Here is an explanation of the types of stories you will find in each topic area:

Distribution/Logistics
Articles that focus on new RFID or RFID-enabled products that help companies better manage the process of moving goods, or on how companies are using RFID to improve the way they move goods.

Innovation
Articles about cutting edge research that could one-day impact RFID system and unusual or creative uses for RFID technology.

IT/Infrastructure
Articles about the hardware and software that will manage data from RFID readers and turn it into useful information, or about how companies are taking advantage of RFID data.

Manufacturing
Articles about new RFID or RFID-enabled products that help companies better manage the process of manufacturing products, or about how companies are using RFID to improve the way they manufacture goods.

Packaging/Labeling
Articles about new products or new research that could make RFID an integral part of the packaging and label industries, or about how companies are using RFID to improve in packaging and labeling products.

Payment Systems
Articles about how RFID technology, including contactlesss smart cards, to store electronic funds or to executing transactions, or how companies are taking advantage of the capabilities of RFID payments systems.

Retailing
Articles about new RFID or RFID-enabled products that help companies better manage the process of ordering, stocking and selling goods, or about how retailers are using RFID to improve the way they do business.

Security
Articles about new RFID or RFID-enabled products that help companies control access to buildings and networks, protect their product from theft, or secure goods in transit, or about how compaies are using such products. (Note: This section covers biometrics technology because biometric data is increasingly being stored with RFID cards.)

Supply Chain
Articles about new RFID or RFID-enabled products that help companies better manage the process of ordering raw materials, components and getting them to manufacturing plants at the right time, or the process of getting goods to retail stores. This section also includes stories that show how companies are using RFID to improve their supply chain operations.

How does RFID Journal protect my privacy?
To better protect your privacy, we provide a Privacy Statement explaining our online information practices. To read the Privacy Statement, click here.

I forgot my password. What should I do?
If you've forgotten your password, click on Log In under the RFID Journal logo. Then click on Forgot Your Password and follow the instructions. If you still have a problem, send email to

Where can I search all stories posted on RFID Journal?
RFID Journal provides a variety of resources for you to more effectively track information. To explore all stories posted to our Web site, use the search engine located on each page in the upper left-hand corner. Or you can search for stories by content or story type. See the description of the site's organization above to learn more.

How do I get access to stories with the lock icon?
Stories with the lock icon are for paid subscribers only. Become a paid subscriber.

How can I post a help wanted ad under the Job Listings?
Job listings can be posted by Gold Subscribers. If you are not currently a subscriber and would like to become a Gold Subscriber, simply click on the Subscribe link under the logo. If you are already a subscriber and would like to upgrade to a Gold subscription, send e-mail to Lydia Sum.

Does RFID Journal have an email newsletter service?
Yes. Although RFID Journal is a paid content site, we have a free newsletter that is sent out each Friday with the stories posted during the week. You can sign up for the newsletter by clicking here, but please not that you will not have access to paid content.

If I'm having trouble accessing paid content, what should I do?
If you are a paid subscriber and you are having trouble accessing the Subscriber Only areas of the site, send e-mail with a description of the problem to support@rfidjournal.com.

I signed up for the newsletter but I have not been receiving the newsletter. Why?
There could be several reasons why you are not receiving the newsletter. We send out a confirmation link after you sign up. This is an antispam measure (called double opt-in). If you didn't click on the link, your account is not activated. To request activation, send e-mail to support@rfidjournal.com. If you did click on the activation link but you are not getting the newsletter, it may be because your IT department is blocking the newsletter, thinking it is spam. Contact your newsletter and ask RFID Journal to be put on the "white list." If your IT department is not using a spam filter to block the newsletter, it is possible that your Internet service provider is blocking it. Contact your service provider and request that RFID Journal be put on its white list.

How do I make RFID Journal my home page?
If you are using Internet Explorer, you can make RFID Journal your home page by doing the following:

-Open the RFID Journal home page (http://www.rfidjournal.com/) using Microsoft Internet Explorer.
-Click on Tools, then choose Internet Options.
-Click the General tab.
-In the Homepage area, click the 'Use Current' button. This automatically makes RFID Journal your homepage.

If you are using Netscape Navigator:

-Open the RFID Journal home page http://www.rfidjournal.com/ in Netscape.
-Choose Edit from the menu bar and then choose Preferences.
-On the left side of the window for Preferences, there are several categories to choose from. Select Navigator.
-Under the subheading "Navigator starts with," choose Home page.
-In the same window under the Home page option, select Use Current Page, and then click OK.

How do I add RFID Journal to my list of favorites?
If you are using Internet Explorer:
-Open the RFID Journal home page (http://www.rfidjournal.com/) on Internet Explorer and click on Favorites.
-Click on "Add to favorites". A window will open confirming that Internet Explorer will add this page to your Favorites list and confirm the name of the page.
-Click OK to continue.
-You may also file RFID Journal within a folder in your list of Favorites.
-Click Create In to file the page in an existing folder or click New Folder to add another folder to your list.

If you are using Netscape Navigator:
-Open the RFID Journal home page (http://www.rfidjournal.com/) in Netscape.
-Click Bookmarks (on the upper left of the page, find Bookmarks next to the Location and URL).
-Choose Add Bookmark to automatically add RFID Journal to your list of bookmarked web sites.
-Choose File Bookmark to file your RFID Journal bookmark in a separate folder.
-Bookmarks can also be found under the Window option on your menu bar.

Is there a way to display RFID Journal headlines on my Web site?
Yes. We have created a Java script that pulls news headlines fromo our Web site and displays them on your site. To display RFID Journal headlines on your site, you need to download our permission form and fax it back to us.

Does RFID Journal offer an RSS news feed?
Yes, for more information, send email to support@rfidjournal.com.