Bar Coding for Item Tracking
A New York-based firm says it has developed a serialized bar coding system to track products through the supply chain, as an alternative to RFID.
RFID News Roundup
VeriChip announces IPO; RFID consortium to hold open workshop; Nordic ID rolls out UHF handheld for Europe; RFID maturing rapidly, says report; firms partner on retail RFID solutions; do-it-yourselfers devise tag killer.
Advocating a Hybrid Approach to RFID
The supply chain of the future will not depend on RFID alone but instead a combination of RFID (both passive and active), bar codes, GPS, and sensors.
RFID Plans Underway at the Social Security Administration
USA TODAY yesterday ran an article profiling the Social Security Administration’s cutting edge RFID plans.
Large Tech Consultancies May Take RFID Jobs From Smaller Shops
According to ABI Research of Oyster Bay, New York, 2005 will see two significant shifts in the way retailer suppliers are implementing RFID.
Intermec Expects First Licensing Deal in Q1
Intermec expects to sign its first licensing agreements before the second quarter of this year.
Advanced ID Reels in Big Fish Tagging Contract
Advanced ID Corporation has landed a contract valued at $135,000 to RFID tag fish in Canada’s Atlantic waters.
A Look Ahead
This will be another challenging year for RFID adopters. Here’s how to make sense of what’s happening.
Suppliers Meet Mandate Frugally
A report by consulting firm Incucomm says that Wal-Mart’s suppliers are spending less than expected on RFID compliance, and small systems integrators are grabbing market share.
Triple RFID Protection for Cars
A new car immobilizer system uses three RFID readers to make it tougher for thieves to drive off with your automobile.