GS1 Hong Kong Launches Online Track-and-Trace Platform
The organization says the ezTrack platform will enable the region’s firms to more easily adopt EPC RFID, and to use the technology to gain end-to-end supply chain visibility.
New Zealand’s National Cattle ID Project Gets $23 Million
The funding should help the National Animal Identification and Tracing project meet its goal of having all cattle and deer in the country RFID-tagged and registered by 2011.
RFID News Roundup
RFID adds extra security to hotel safes; Confidex introduces new UHF RFID label for returnable plastic containers; California RFID bill takes another legislative step; Brooks Automation launches mobile RFID reader; IDTronic unveils new rugged, lightweight handheld RFID terminal.
Report Reveals RFID Performance on Different Surfaces
Comprehensive test results that show how Gen2 inlays perform when used in different common RFID tag materials are now available from the European EPC Competence Center (EECC). The tests revealed significant performance differences based on vendor, material, and geographic region.
The NFC Debate Continues
Some have disagreed with my view that consumers do not face financial risk from using an NFC phone to make transactions.
Used Batteries Tracked to Disposal
Can/U.S. Enviro-Energy employs RFID to track the new and used batteries it delivers to telecommunications companies.
Summary of Baird RFID Monthly for June
Baird has released its June report. The 21-page document is a worthwhile read for anyone requiring an overview of the industry’s last 30 days. For those without time to do so, we have reprinted here the report’s summary.
If at First You Don’t Succeed
Companies should keep an open mind about RFID applications.
The T5 Debacle
Airports don’t have to wait for a global system to benefit from RFID baggage tagging at individual terminals.
Business-Friendly Tools
An enhanced track-and-trace system will allow organizations to make sense of supply-chain and life-cycle information.