VERTICAL FOCUS Riding Herd: RFID Tracks Livestock From the United States to Europe, Australia and New Zealand, governments are encouraging—some even mandating—the use of RFID to track livestock, so animals can be identified quickly in the event of a food recall or disease outbreak. But even without mandates, some farmers are adopting the technology because it delivers internal business benefits.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS RFID-Enabled Electronic Seals Companies can employ these devices not only to secure their shipping containers but also to speed shipments through ports and gain business intelligence. Here's what you need to know to decide whether an RFID e-seal solution fits your enterprise's needs.
COVER STORY Public-Sector RFID The technology promises to help national, regional and local governments around the world address an array of pressing concerns more intelligently and efficiently.