The financial data center operator is using approximately 10,000 EPC Gen 2 tags to track server racks and other IT hardware at two of its data center sites.
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Irish Factory Using Active RFID for ‘e-Kanban’
A factory in Ireland leveraged its existing WiFi wireless LAN to support a new active RFID parts replenishment system. Workers at Thermo King, which manufactures temperature control systems used in logistics, use call buttons interfaced to active RFID tags to signal that parts are needed at workstations.
RFID Trims Costs for Retailer of Lacoste, CK, Burberry
Turkish Conglomerate Eren Holding is using EPC Gen 2 RFID to track shipments and take inventory at a factory, DCs and stores it operates in Turkey.
Intel, University Researchers Develop Power-Storing Passive Tags
Intel and University of Washington scientists have created RFID tags that accumulate energy from ambient RF signals, allowing them to record sensor data when out of range of a reader.
RFID Leader P&G Steps Back from Promotions Tracking
Procter & Gamble has discontinued its landmark RFID promotions-tracking program with Wal-Mart. The firms used RFID to determine if promotional displays were set up as scheduled, and to facilitate corrective action if not. Collaboration issues apparently scuttled the program, which was widely recognized for its innovation and value.
Moversa Debuts Universal NFC Chip
The Sony-NXP joint venture reports that its chip, which supports the Mifare and FeliCa protocols, is ready for prime time. In France, Carrefour embraces RFID payments by card and phone.
The Business Case for Attacks Against RFID Applications
The goal of instituting RFID security measures should be to find a balance between an investment in security and the resulting business benefits.
Health-Care Provider Survey Quantifies RTLS Uptake, Interest
A new study from KLAS Research shows that about one-third of tech-savvy health-care organizations currently use real-time location systems, but that more than half are completely unfamiliar with RTLS solutions.
Restoring Confidence in the Food Chain
A 22 percent drop in peanut butter sales, caused by an outbreak of salmonella, reveals just how exposed companies are to risks, and how quickly consumers can lose faith in the supply chain’s ability to provide safe food products.
Another Setback for EPC RFID Adoption
News that Procter & Gamble has ceased tagging promotional displays for Wal-Mart could slow the adoption of Electronic Product Code standards.
Highlights from Baird’s RFID Monthly for February
Baird has published the February edition of . The company is now publishing content on a rolling basis to the website , so you can check there for updates over the course of the month. Today’s article offers highlights.
Procter & Gamble Halts Tagging of Promotional Displays
The company has informed its contract manufacturers to stop tagging displays bound for Wal-Mart immediately.