March/April 2006 RFID Gets Itemized
Most people thought item-level RFID tracking was years away, but many early adopters are launching pilots that could lead to major rollouts this year.
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COVER STORY RFID Gets Itemized
Most people thought item-level RFID tracking was years away, but many early adopters are launching pilots that could lead to major rollouts this year.
CASE STUDY E-Pedigree Pioneers
A groundbreaking pilot involving drug manufacturer Purdue Pharma and wholesaler H.D. Smith proves RFID tags can be used as the information-carrying platform to create secure electronic documents with chain-of-custody information.
SYSTEMS UPGRADE Warehouse Management Systems That Handle RFID Data
Most WMS vendors have upgraded their applications to support Electronic Product Codes, but many companies are not yet taking advantage of this capability.
VERTICAL FOCUS Mining the Benefits of RFID
The mining and energy industries face numerous challenges, many stemming from the dangerous work that's done in harsh terrain. RFID could bring several benefits at once, including protecting workers and the environment, tracking expensive assets and boosting productivity.