RFID, Barcode, Mobility & Voice

Low-Cost Digital Container Seal Developed for European Research Project

July 10, 2017

A new low-cost, digital seal has been developed for the CORE (Consistently Optimised REsilient Secure Global Supply-Chains) European Research Project by Dutch software company Itude Mobile.

How the Internet of Things Is Revolutionizing Supply-Chain Tracking

June 30, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the era of the Internet of Things, we're playing catch-up with the huge volume of data that the phenomenon is generating.

New App Aims to Lower Cost of RFID Deployments

June 29, 2017

RFID Journal

Although the cost of tags, readers and software has been dropping in recent years, RFID deployments are still unaffordable for many companies seeking item-level inventory tracking.

London Airport Enables Proximity Apps With BLE Beacons

June 21, 2017

RFID Journal

London's Gatwick Airport has installed 2,000 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons across its two terminals to help passengers navigate their way to flights, as well as receive push notifications. The beacon system, known as the "indoor blue dot," was provided by Pointr Labs.

Turkish Mines Track Workers With BLE

June 15, 2017

RFID Journal

For the past month, some miners in Turkey's Taurus Mountains have been wearing Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons as part of a real-time location system (RTLS) to help their employers view their location. The Leantegra BLE system, provided by telecom technology company Tagvance, enables the mine to meet federal regulations recently enacted by the Turkish government, in order to ensure that miners can be located at any time when in tunnels.

Hospital to Track 12,000 Assets With Active RFID

June 1, 2017

RFID Journal

Michigan Medicine, one of the largest healthcare complexes in the world, has deployed active RFID technology to track thousands of assets throughout its facility, the hospital says. The technology is intended to reduce rental costs, as well as the rate of missing equipment as the healthcare provider expands further.

Experts Weigh In on Wal-Mart's Next-Gen Stores

May 31, 2017

RIS News

Wal-Mart is testing six next-gen approaches in two recently opened supercenters in Tomball, TX, and Lake Nona, FL. These stores were fully reimagined from a new layout, to building and environmental enhancements, to added technology that all improve the shopping experience, according to a blog post written by Jeff Muench, senior director of business development.

GE's Immelt Bets Big on Digital Factories, But Shareholders Are Wary

May 24, 2017

The New York Times

At a General Electric Co factory in this rural town, Keith Spahn, 60, used to take measurements of parts from railroad locomotives that are in for repair by hand.

Microsoft to Build Artificial Intelligence Into Every Product, Service It Offers

May 16, 2017

Industryweek

Microsoft last week unveiled new tools intended to democratize artificial intelligence by enabling machine smarts to be built into software from smartphone games to factory floors.

MacroPoint Partners With Banyan Technology to Enhance LTL Visibility

May 3, 2017

MacroPoint, Banyan Technology

MacroPoint, a global freight visibility provider, and Banyan Technology, a transportation management software company, have announced a partnership to expand the MacroPoint platform to include LTL carriers using Banyan's live carrier and application program interface (API) connectivity.

RFID, Barcode, Mobility & Voice

The latest news and analysis on RFID, barcode, mobility and voice solutions for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in order fulfillment are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — allowing corporations to stay ahead of competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of RFID, barcode, mobility and voice solutions in the warehouse.