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At a recent AIPIA event, Smithers Pira addressed how inventory control, validity, authenticity, security and the consumer experience will all be impacted by technologies such as RFID; other companies presented their latest innovations.»

There will be some great case studies by retailers and brand owners that are already achieving significant benefits with radio frequency identification.»

Companies are leveraging the cards employees are already carrying to control access to the information, systems, materials and devices their staff uses at work.»

Anheuser-Busch InBev's South African Brewery is piloting an IoT system that captures data about the temperatures and locations of beer coolers around the country, and can thus confirm that they are in use, are being used properly and are in good working order.»

Apple's latest operating system will provide greater Near Field Communication functionality for developers; the firm is also promoting multiple products of its own using the technology, prompting NFC companies to prepare for market growth.»

There's no time like the present for organizations to reassess and evaluate the safety measures they have in place to protect personnel—and the IoT can help.»

Three teammates from the global footwear and sportswear company will share how its RFID program is helping to elevate its world-class supply chain and retail experience.»

Balluff offers configurator tool to help businesses build RFID systems; iDTRONIC intros mobile handheld RFID reader for explosive environments; Longview IoT, Informa Engage unveil IoT implementation trends survey; IoTium announces IIoT partner ecosystem; PsiKick rebrands to Everactive, raises funding for batteryless IIoT solutions; Hazelcast obtains funding for in-memory computing platform for IoT; IoT company MultiTech Systems wins LoRa Alliance Corporate Award.»

The company's "2024 Warehousing Vision Study" finds that RFID and RTLS are among the technologies that three-quarters of surveyed businesses plan to use to meet the demands of the e-commerce market, even with labor shortages.»

Safety is a crucial aspect that must not be compromised at any cost.»

The new center, located in Plano, Texas, is the first of three such sites the company is launching to place RFID technology into the hands of potential users, as well as to host innovation sessions between users and technology providers.»

Wild Store is leveraging RFID technology from RFKeeper at its distribution center and at two stores to gain visibility into where goods are located, thereby automating the ordering of new inventory and offering goods for sale from its Web shop.»

RFID, RTLS, the Internet of Things and blockchain can drive innovation throughout the supply chain. How will these key technology trends affect warehouse and supply chain operations across various industries?»

After more than a decade of study and recommendations, the International Air Transport Association has voted to require the use of UHF RFID on air-travel baggage to prevent the mishandling of bags.»