The HF RFID system enables the wholesaler to track when products arrive, where they are as they are processed, and when they are stored, shipped or returned, via a combination of handheld and desktop readers.
Many firms already analyze multiple datasets to better understand their operations. Could adding weather data to the mix help?
Siemens announces new UHF RFID transponder, handheld reader ••• Century Link launches RFID inlays with Impinj Monza R6 chips ••• DHS seeks RFID solutions to safeguard biological agents and toxins ••• SATO unveils smart cabinet for real-time inventory control in health care ••• SITA report cites improved bag handling, provides RFID update.
Among the products on exhibit at its 13th annual conference will be CAEN RFID’s intrinsically safe handheld reader and Keonn’s interactive display for cosmetics.
Cycle Alert is being tested in the cities of London and York to help truck and bus drivers view where RFID-tagged bicycles are in their vicinity, thanks to an onboard unit that warns if a bike ventures too close.