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.

RFID News Roundup

IntelliTrack, Lowry offering asset-tracking starter kit; DOD grants Psion Teklogix $1.8 million contract; Avery Dennison RFID names HEI qualified converter; Sirit sells non-RFID investment.

Global RFID Industry Trends from IDTechEx

IDTechEx has identified multiple industry trends based on the number of case studies that exist in its RFID Knowledgebase for the varying applications, vertical industries, and geographies where RFID is being applied. This article summarizes those trends.