Avoiding the RFID Death Spiral
Many solution providers are making decisions that will hasten their own demise. Here’s how to avoid that grim fate.
Avoiding the RFID Death Spiral
Many solution providers are making decisions that will hasten their own demise. Here’s how to avoid that grim fate.
J.C. Penney Defers Its RFID Dreams
Six months after its CEO announced plans to use RFID tags for 100 percent of its goods by February 2013, the retailer now says that it will restrict tagging to only a few merchandise categories, in order to reduce costs.
RFID Journal Releases RFID Connect Smartphone App
The application, for iPhone or Android mobile phones, synchs with the RFID Connect social-media and event-planning Web site, enabling RFID Journal LIVE! attendees to get more value from the conference.
Are Active RFID-based Real-Time Location Systems Being Used in the Mining Industry?
If so, how? Thanks in advance. —Pankaj Kumar (India) ——— Pankaj, There are many examples of mining companies using RFID-based real-time location systems. Here are some articles that may be of interest to you: • Australian Mining Contractor Prevents Vehicular...
Trivilita Installs RFID to Better Manage Bedroom Furnishings
The Lithuanian company, an IKEA supplier, has improved efficiency and reduced shipping errors by using passive EPC tags to track goods.
What Is the Average Operating Margin for an RFID Systems Integrator?
Please explain. —Name withheld ——— Wow, that is a tough question—one for which I really don’t have a definitive answer. I would estimate that it varies from project to project, but probably is around 10 percent. Many systems integrators have had trouble finding...Can RFID Be Used to Secure Oil Pipelines?
We’d like to prevent people from breaking in to siphon oil and commit vandalism, both above and below ground level. Would radio frequency identification do the trick? —Name withheld ——— That is a great question. There are a number of ways in which radio...
London Startup Seeks to Tap Into NFC Growth
With a product lineup that includes RFID tags built into beer mats, pens, business cards and refrigerator magnets, RapidNFC hopes to facilitate creative NFC-based solutions designed for mobile phones.