Vertical Focus
Paddling to Profits
Some packaged-food manufacturers are getting swamped by the costs of meeting retailer RFID-tagging mandates, but others are staying afloat by examining how the technology could help them improve business practices and meet government food safety regulations.
Pharma’s Bitter Pill
The pharmaceuticals industry will adopt track-and-trace technologies—likely including RFID—to shore up its ailing supply chain. But the cure could be hard to swallow unless business benefits, not regulations, pave the way.
Global Visibilty Empowers Logistics Customers
Logistics providers—the link between manufacturers and retailers—are figuring out how to use RFID to share data among trucking, shipping and air cargo carriers. The value to customers is being able to use real-time information to make smart business decisions.
Tags, Readers, Action!
Players in the DVD, music and video game industry are looking to RFID to reduce out-of-stocks, improve promotions, and cut theft and counterfeiting.
One RFID Tag From Cradle to Grave
Consumer electronics manufacturers, distributors and retailers are working toward the day when life-cycle tracking of computers, TVs and other electronic products will deliver benefits for both businesses and consumers.
RFID Is a Winner in the Sports Arena
RFID promises to be a big-league player in just about every aspect of every sport.
That Competitive Edge
Manufacturers are using RFID in their plants to track work in process, manage assets, reduce errors—and boost their bottom line.
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.
As You Like It
RFID can help hotels, resorts and restaurants both attract and retain customers by providing personalized and convenient services.