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Barcode, data capture and RFID

• Top 7 manufacturing challenges for 2020

  Growing supply chain complexity, emerging next-gen technologies and other compelling forces will continue to challenge the manufacturing sector. Here's a look at what's ahead for 2020.  Continue Reading

• 4 ways to use blockchain in the supply chain

  As blockchain technology enters its 11th year, its use in the supply chain is burgeoning. Here are some of the areas that are garnering the most interest.  Continue Reading

• 4 key blockchain in supply chain use cases and examples

  If you've heard the fervor surrounding supply chain blockchain, you're probably wondering how real its potential is. Some companies are trying to find out for themselves.  Continue Reading

• 7 steps to implementing blockchain in the supply chain

  If your organization believes blockchain will bring greater visibility to the supply chain, first understand the critical steps needed to enable a successful implementation.  Continue Reading

• 5 potential benefits of blockchain in supply chain logistics

  Blockchain is poised to disrupt a number of industries -- including logistics. Here's how the technology might help get products into the hands of customers more efficiently.  Continue Reading

• Using predictive logistics to improve and expand supply chain visibility

  Getting real-time information on where goods are in a supply chain is commonplace with sensors and big data, but some firms use machine learning to predict more accurate ETAs.  Continue Reading

• IoT logistics technology gaining speed in freight industry

  Initially slow to take off, the internet of things is enabling sophisticated sensors that give logistics providers more visibility into inventory and freight vehicles.  Continue Reading

• Sensor data boon spurs supply chain analytics applications

  Supply chain analytics has grown in fits and starts, but cheaper, better-integrated RFID and new IoT-based sensors may be providing the boost it needs to prove its value.  Continue Reading

• RFID technology options evolve beyond tags

  As basic RFID technology matures, new options are emerging to bring visibility and efficiency to the supply chain. Here are five to keep an eye on.  Continue Reading

• Decoding active and passive RFID tags

  Active and passive RFID differs greatly in terms of functionality and cost. Here's what you need to know about the flavors of RFID.  Continue Reading

• RFID market expanding with new technology options

  A wide range of new technologies is keeping the RFID market alive and well.  Continue Reading

• Radio frequency identification tags technology finds supply chain niche

  RFID technology is steadily helping manufacturers gain visibility and intelligently track product throughout the supply chain.  Continue Reading

• Bar code technology remains most popular AIDC

  Combining cost and simplicity, bar code technology remains a time-tested way for manufacturers to track products through the supply chain.  Continue Reading

• SCM and RFID: Questions about integration

  Integrating your supply chain management (SCM) system with RFID can be a challenging project. Before getting started, find answers to some common SCM RFID questions.  Continue Reading

• Finding the ROI of RFID: Exploring compelling use cases for RFID in manufacturing

  In this webcast, learn RFID common use cases and find out how to calculate the ROI of RFID for common manufacturing projects. Find RFID implementation best practices and project tips from an industry expert.  Continue Reading