RFID Holds Promise for Blood Supply Chain

Widespread RFID use could prevent 40,000 to 45,000 blood donations in the US from being wasted every year and save more than $9 million, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin RFID lab. Three blood centers are spearheading research into how RFID can improve blood handling processes.

Army National Guard Tracks Assets

A PICS RFID system enables U.S. Army National Guard divisions to locate laptop computers and other electronics as they are moved in and out of their Washington, D.C., headquarters.

VDC: NFC Adoption Will Be Slower Than Expected

Venture Development Corporation has released a report on the emerging market for near field communication, or NFC. The research firm has also published a research note that highlights a few of the key findings, recapped in this article.

The List of Sam’s Club RFID Compliance Solutions

This article provides a listing of packaged solutions and services offered specifically to help suppliers to Sam’s Club meet RFID shipment tagging requirements that the warehouse-club retailer announced in January, 2008.