In the United States, private investment is advancing RFID adoption. But in Asia—and even more so in Europe—government funds are jump-starting RFID research and pilots, and helping the regions stay competitive.
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Telcos’ Dual Vision for RFID
Providers hit with declining revenues from voice service are taking action on two fronts: adopting RFID asset tracking to cut costs and diversifying their business by providing RFID services to existing customers.
Solar Power Helps RFID Track Anywhere Under the Sun
Dozens of RFID readers in remote locations use solar panels as their only power source. The U.S. Army and Emprevi, a Colombian logistics provider, are each using solar-powered roadside readers from Savi Technology to track vehicles and cargo that pass by and report the data to distant software applications.
RFID News Roundup
RFID patent pool gets new members, requests review by U.S. Justice Dept.; Canadian companies band together to offer RFID compliance kit; Ubisense teams with NCR on RTLS initiatives; Advanced ID intros 500 Series UHF RFID reader; OATSystems’ RFID products get AJAXed; Omron to provide V750 UHF RFID readers worldwide; Sirit strikes reseller deal with Japanese systems integrator; OTA offers RFID training in China’s Pearl River Delta.
Handleman Finds RFID Yields Positive Results for Retailers and CPG Makers
The product distributor is embarking on two upcoming Wal-Mart-related pilots, one involving a video game maker, the other a supplier of health and beauty products.
RFID File Tracking is Heating Up
This article examines the state of RFID file tracking, which is considered a solid, established market with strong growth potential. Solution providers are confident in the market because they say it is well served by existing technology, isn’t driven by mandates or other external requirements, and has a proven record for providing ROI.
Dollar Store Sees Dollar Signs in RFID
The Dollar Chest and its six franchisees are using the technology to improve order accuracy and visibility into available stock.
Uniform Firm Boosts Productivity With RFID-Guided Sortation
By automating the sorting of soiled linens and garments, Canadian Linen and Uniform Service has reduced labor by 17 percent and increased capacity by 50 percent.
Cami Expands Its RFID Deployment
The automaker is not only using an active-tag system to replenish parts at assembly lines, but also to improve yard management and security.
RFID Solution Tracks 100,000 Individual Documents
Magellan Technology has developed a document management system using an uncommon type of standardized high frequency RFID technology — PJM — that can simultaneously monitor and identify 100,000 individual documents in a cabinet or shelf. Inbox/outbox readers and a tunnel reader are also available.
Wal-Mart Canada Making RFID Progress
Twenty Wal-Mart stores in Canada are collecting RFID data, helping to eliminate overstocks; the retailer will study the impact of harsh winter weather on RFID equipment.
RFID Just Icing for Imperial Sugar’s New Pallet Program
Imperial Sugar is joining the iGPS pallet pool, which features all RFID-tagged plastic pallets instead of traditional wooden units. Imperial Sugar is making the switch mostly for the environmental and hygienic benefits, but is studying how it can take advantage of RFID data gathered from its facilities and retail customer sites.