Summary of Baird RFID Monthly for July

Baird has released its July report. The 15-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.

EPC Protocol Gets ISO’s Blessings

The news that the International Organization for Standardization has approved EPCglobal’s second generation air interface protocol was widely expected, but it is a watershed for radio frequency identification.

Mat Maker Embeds Tags for Traceability

Composite Mat Solutions is placing a tag in each mat it manufactures in order to improve its manufacturing records and track each mat, either to the point of sale or throughout its rental lifespan.

Demand-Driven Supply Networks Give RFID Momentum

AMR Research data collected from over 450 retailers and manufacturers suggests that DDSN leaders are turning to RFID to instrument and accelerate their sensor networks. Analyst Colin Masson discusses how RFID is gaining momentum as demand-driven supply chains become a reality.

EPC Protocol Gets ISO’s Blessings

The news that the International Organization for Standardization has approved EPCglobal’s second generation air interface protocol was widely expected, but it is a watershed for radio frequency identification.

Canada Heats Up

A pilot by a second major retailer is putting Canada on the RFID map.

RFID Changing Buying Behavior

MasterCard says RFID-enabled payment cards are leading to significant changes at the cash register, while a Visa survey finds cell phones are a promising payment form factor.