Big Blue Puts Stamp on RFID
IBM’s Business Consulting Services will manage a multiyear project using tagged mail to measure the effectiveness of 23 of the world’s biggest postal systems.
RFID News Roundup
NEC moves into the RFID market; LXE unveils handheld EPC reader; EasyEPC to hold intensive EPC course; NJM/CLI offers RFID label applicator.
EPCglobal US Names New President
Dicki Lulay has resigned as president of EPCglobal US, and Michael Meranda has been named her successor.
RFID: How Fast, How Far?
This article was originally published by RFID Update.May 20, 2004—New study reaffirms that companies that adopt RFID sooner rather than later will secure a competitive advantage.Read the article at Line56European RFID set for six-fold growth
This article was originally published by RFID Update.May 20, 2004—RFID’s future in Europe is extremely bright, according to Soreon Research. The research predicts growth from €400m this year to €2.5bn in 2008.Read the article at vnunet.comWhat RFID Can Do for Consumers
This article was originally published by RFID Update.May 20, 2004—Everyone accepts that RFID will transform the supply chain. This article considers how the technology might be used directly by consumers.Read the article at CRM Daily
Companies Show RFID Reluctance
A survey of U.S. and European executives reveals that many firms are slow to deploy the technology and are leery of its benefits.
Wal-Mart Calls for Collaboration
Senior executives speaking at the Retail Systems event in Chicago this week said they want to work collaboratively with suppliers and other retailers to generate industry-wide RFID benefits.
Using RFID to Rebuild Auto Parts
A Dallas-based automotive-component remanufacturer has been testing a passive-tag RFID system to identify rebuilt items and prevent packaging and shipping errors.