COVER STORY
Seven Strategies to Fund RFID Projects
Creative thinking can help you deploy a radio frequency identification system—without breaking the bank.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS
Rough Riders: RFID Tags Get Rugged
Here's what you need to know to track assets in harsh environments.
VERTICAL FOCUS
RFID Cements Its Place in the Construction Industry
Real-world deployments show how manufacturers, engineering firms and builders can use the technology to fight counterfeiting, complete projects on time and within budget, and improve on-site safety.

Departments

EDITOR'S NOTE
Money for RFID
OUT IN FRONT
Tracking Track Workers for Safety
Bombardier Transportation is developing an RFID system that will alert rail inspectors to oncoming subway trains and conductors to workers on the tracks.
PERSPECTIVE
Internal Benefits for Apparel Makers
Apparel suppliers that think item-level tagging will benefit only retailers might be surprised to learn that some clothing companies are choosing to adopt RFID at their manufacturing and distribution facilities.
PERSPECTIVE
Making RFID an Apparel Industry Initiative
Retailers on the leading edge of RFID adoption would rather clothing manufacturers tag voluntarily than by mandate. Here's how to make that happen.

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ASHTON'S VIEW
In The Name of RFID
Selling a radio frequency identification solution establishes clarity and confidence.
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
Passive, Yet Worldly, Tags
EPC Gen 2 on-metal tags feature consistent read rates across regions, so they can track assets globally.
INSIDE THE LABS
Checking Items in a Group
By using a group ID as well as an individual tag ID, we could verify a shipment of goods, reduce shrinkage and validate receiving without perfect read rates.