Sun Microsystems, whose mantra “the network is the computer” fits notably well with an RFID-enabled Internet of Things, announced a slew of RFID developments on Monday.
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Retailers Say RFID Will Take Time
Representatives of Metro, Tesco and Wal-Mart told a retail audience that adoption of RFID technology will not happen overnight.
Tesco To Expand Item-Level RFID Trial
The British retailer says it will switch from high- to ultra-high frequency and expand its trial from two to 10 stores.
HP Expands Tagging, Plans ‘Noisy Lab’
Hewlett-Packard has ramped up the tagging of shipments of its products to Wal-Mart, and will open a new real-world RFID test facility.
New Year, New Look
We’ve made the RFID Journal Web site more user-friendly and added features and tools.
TI, Impinj Seek Gen 2 Interoperability
The two RFID tag suppliers agree to work to ensure interoperability between their EPC Generation 2 chips.
RFID Consumer Applications and Benefits
RFID technology has only recently begun to be used in consumer applications, but there are many potential benefits.
10 Questions to Ask RFID Vendors
Before you begin an RFID pilot or rollout, there are some important questions you need to ask RFID tag and reader providers to guarantee the success of the project and future-proof your investment.
10 Questions to Ask Your Integrator
Most companies will turn to a systems integrator to install readers and link their RFID system to backend databases and applications. Here are the issues you need to consider before choosing an integrator.
Developing an RFID Strategy
The approach each company takes toward an RFID deployment can make the difference between disaster and profitability. Here are three basic strategies that companies can adapt to further their long-term business goals.
Building the Business Case
To achieve a return on investment in RFID, companies need to have different departments work together to solve the many minor, low-level problems that contribute to a big issue, such as excess inventory. Here’s how to build a bottom-up business case.
Collaboration Is the Key to Success
For companies to achieve the big benefits RFID technology offers, they will need to work with supply chain partners. The time to start? Now.