Lemon Grower Tracks Worker Productivity
A new RFID system enables Argenti Lemon to track the quantity of lemons its employees pick, as well as the fruit’s location as it is processed and shipped.
How to Realize the Full Potential of EPCIS
EPC Information Service applications are powerful tools for maximizing the value of an EPC RFID deployment, and the EPCIS Validation Portal service can help expedite the deployment and implementation of EPCIS.
At Familia Sancela, RFID Reduces Shrinkage
The South American manufacturer of disposable diapers and other personal hygiene products uses RFID to track goods from factory to distribution center.
RFID News Roundup
Confidex unveils RFID tag that meets financial consortium’s specs; two groups promise to align efforts on NFC deployments; Netsize, Airtag offer mobile marketing solution with NFC capability; Academia RFID Centre for Excellence partners with France’s Traç@bilitic; MicroGen gets funding for MEMS-based energy harvester.
IT-Austria Taps RFID to Track Assets
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.
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.