Several things must happen before the technology takes off, but the retail apparel sector is getting close to using the technology en masse.
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The Ongoing War Against Inefficiencies
The U.S. Department of Defense is refining its RFID strategy to optimize the world’s most complex supply chain.
RFID to Improve Management of Corporate Artwork
Corporate Art Force, which provides art procurement and installation services to U.S. and Canadian companies, is using EPC UHF tags and readers to track paintings and sculptures that its clients display at their worksites.
What’s In a Name?
Choosing the right tag identifier now prevents headaches later.
T-Systems, Intel Test RFID to Track Servers at Model Data Center
At their jointly operated DataCenter 2020, the companies have installed passive EPC UHF tags on servers, as well as readers on racks and doorways.
Track and Trace Made Easier
Mario Cardullo patented a system that enables RFID tags to monitor the movements of items.
Giving Nature a Helping Hand
With metamaterials, we can create thin RFID tags for tracking canned items.
Keeping Guns Out of the Wrong Hands
TriggerSmart has developed an RFID system that ensures only a firearm’s owner can pull the trigger.
The Year of Low Power
In 2012, RFID will benefit from a trend toward electronics that are more energy-efficient.
Achieving Integration at Last
Getting data integration wrong is like tripping just before reaching the finish line in a race.
GS1 US Offers “EPC Item-Level Readiness Program” Aimed at Retailers, Suppliers
The program, consisting of webinars, discussion groups and support tools, is intended to help U.S. consumer goods suppliers and retailers pilot and deploy EPC-based UHF Gen 2 item-level RFID technology.
California Stores Pilot NFC System Providing Electronic Receipts
Proximiant expects its RFID-enabled solution to be used by 1,000 stores by late spring, allowing a retailer’s customers to download receipts and discount offers on their mobile phones, thereby eliminating the need for paper receipts and coupons.