What World Cup 2026 Teaches Us About Peak Demand and How to Survive It
Every four years, billions of people try to do the same thing at the same moment: watch a goal, buy a jersey, check a score, share a highlight. The 2022 World Cup final drew 1.4 billion viewers globally, with an average of 175 million people watching each match. These...
UPS Invests $50M for North American Automotive and Industrial Manufacturers Logistics
Key Takeaways: UPS is investing nearly $50 million in network capabilities and dedicated industry teams, expanding North American Air Freight to offer 1-, 2-, and 3-day heavy freight service to and from Mexico starting in August. The company integrates...
Hubble Network, InPlay Partner to Bring Sub-$1 Global Tracking
Key Takeaways: Hubble Network and InPlay aim to make item-level global tracking affordable by combining satellite-powered Bluetooth coverage with InPlay’s sub-$1 NanoBeacon chip. The partnership targets smart labels, cold chain monitoring, returnable transport items,...
SAG Unveils LiquidMate O to Advance Injectable Drug Traceability
Key Takeaways: SAG’s LiquidMate O helps pharmaceutical companies and hospitals improve item-level tracking, inventory accuracy, DSCSA compliance, and patient safety. The direct-on-vial UHF RFID label uses a patent-pending antenna design to deliver reliable reads...
How RFID Data Powers AI and Autonomous Industrial Workflows
RFID technology and AI are helping industrial operations run smarter and faster. This combination turns physical assets into real-time data and allows teams to use that information to guide decisions for improved efficiency and automation. Radio frequency...
NFC Forum Launches Healthcare Special Interest Group
Key Takeaways NFC Forum has launched a Healthcare Special Interest Group to support secure, interoperable, and regulatory-aligned NFC use across medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging, and healthcare delivery systems. The group will focus on cybersecurity,...
Nedap, VF Corporation Partner to Unlock Global Inventory Visibility
Key Takeaways VF will deploy Nedap’s Inventory Engine across 1,500+ stores, starting with The North Face in Q2 2026, to create a single trusted view of inventory and improve omnichannel performance. The rollout extends beyond stores into distribution centers and...
As Tariff Impact Grows, AI-Powers Field Fastener’s Efficiency with Quickcode: RFID Journal Case Study
Key Takeaways: Streamlined HTS classification and tariff calculations by replacing manual spreadsheets with Quickcode’s artificial intelligence (AI)-powered centralized system. Accelerated quoting and sourcing while reducing compliance risk with more accurate duty and...