Europe Gets Serious About EPC
Europe has been ambivalent about UHF technology and EPC in particular, but attendees at last week’s RFID Journal LIVE! Europe focused on the potential benefits of using RFID in supply-chain and logistics operations.
Optimizing a Wireless LAN for Location
By tuning or enhancing their existing wireless networks, hospitals and other facilities can implement an RFID-based system to locate RFID-tagged assets, thereby extending the value of their investment.
BRIDGE Project Members Press Ahead
ETH Zurich says expectations are high that the organization will develop the EPCglobal infrastructure needed to enable new business models.
Bremen Researchers Developing Intelligent Containers
With autonomous control, various elements of the logistics system would be able to collect information, then make decisions based on that information, without the need for central oversight.
RFID Journal News Roundup
Researchers identify Gen 2 reader metrics; Sirit announces AVI contract with automotive firm; RSI ID licenses Symbol tag antennas; WJ Communications shrinks reader components into chipset; Stratum Global inks reselling deal with Lowry; OTI filling order for 10,000 readers for vending machines.
CHEP Begins RFID Deployment for Its Container Fleet
Systems integrator Infosys has deployed an RFID solution based on software from SAP for CHEP, a leading provider of pallet and container pooling services. The deployment will allow CHEP to offer track-and-trace asset visibility solutions to its customers.
Metro Group to Roll Out RFID at up to 150 Sites
Speaking at RFID Journal LIVE! Europe, MGI Metro Group Information Technology’s Christian Plenge elaborated on the retailer’s progress and plans regarding EPC Gen 2 RFID deployments.
Consumers Need to Understand RFID’s Benefits, Say Privacy Experts
For RFID to win acceptance, companies must fully educate consumers about the technology and provide them with incentives, according to a panel speaking at RFID Journal’s European conference.
Checkpoint’s CEO Asserts Commitment to RFID
Regardless of recent RFID staff and R&D cutbacks, George Off says his company is dedicated to meeting the RFID needs of its customers.
Sirit Trims Staff Amid Rough Supply Chain RFID Market
RFID reader manufacturer Sirit has announced plans to achieve cash flow neutrality by the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. It will layoff over 25% of its staff, close two locations, and focus its product development efforts on those opportunities that promise near-term revenue.