RFID Revs Up Hummer PlantBy Elizabeth Wasserman
AM General needed to boost production of its Hummer H2 to meet demand, but its manufacturing facility had limited space for parts. The automaker turned to RFID to keep the plant humming.
NASA Creates Thinking RF SensorsBy Jonathan Collins
Low-cost wireless sensor networks developed by NASA can detect environmental changes and take action in response to what they detect. Now RFID is set to make them even more effective.
RFID Gives Racing a Winning EdgeBy Patrick Karle
Using active RFID tags, the Indy Racing League not only times and scores 16 events, it also provides critical data to drivers and race crews, and helps engine, tire and chassis makers develop products.
Soap Maker Cleans Up with RFIDBy Jonathan Collins
Canus, a maker of goat's milk soap, is deploying RFID to cut distribution costs, keep products from spoiling in transit and meet Wal-Mart's tagging requirements ahead of schedule.
RFID Brings Order to the LawBy Jonathan Collins
After a national law firm installed an RFID system to track legal files at its Boston location, accuracy in locating files jumped from 35 to 98 percent—saving tens of thousands of dollars in time spent looking for documents.
Chip Maker Tries ‘Snack and Trace’By Farhat Khan
By using RFID to track shipments within its supply chain, KiMs, a Danish potato-chip maker, not only spiced up its sales but also cut the fat from its inventory and workforce.
- Case Study: International Paper
By Bob Violino
Steve Van Fleet, Director, Smart Packaging, International Paper
- Case Study: NYK Logistics
By Bob Violino
Rick Pople, General Manager, NYK Logistics
Tracking Skiers for a Good CauseBy Jonathan Collins
The White Pass ski resort raised more than $50,000 for the American Cancer Society by tracking how many vertical feet skiers and snowboarders traveled. The system could be used as a loyalty program.
Gillette Sharpens Its EdgeBy Mark Roberti
Dick Cantwell is overseeing a major RFID project at one of Gillette's distribution centers. The goal: foster a new culture of innovation to achieve dramatic efficiencies within the supply chain.
Vendor to Foxhole TrackingBy Mark Roberti
The U.S. Military's Combat Feeding Program pilot shows that RFID can be used to provide real-time visibility of rations as they move from the manufacturer to units in the field.
Golf Car Maker Scores with RFIDBy Jonathan Collins
By integrating RFID with its new assembly line, Club Car has cut production time per golf car to 46 minutes from 88, improved its ability to customize cars—and saved millions of dollars.
Farm Harvests RFID’s BenefitsBy Bob Violino
After deploying an RFID receiving system, Paramount Farms cut its operating costs, improved its relationship with growers and avoided having to invest in expanding its facilities.
Safeguarding Shipping ProfitablyBy Jonathan Collins
A project to secure cargo containers from seaport to seaport shows that RFID can track shipments with 100 percent accuracy, improve safety and deliver some compelling financial benefits to importers.
ChevronTexaco Takes RFID OffshoreBy Mary Catherine O'Connor
A field test at one of ChevronTexaco's offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico provides insights into how RFID can be used in shipping/receiving operations. ChevronTexaco is now looking at other pilot projects.
