Barcode, data capture and RFID
Automatic identification and data capture technologies, such as barcode and RFID, continue to be important to supply chain management. This resource on barcode, data capture and RFID provides articles, news, and best practices on methods of data capture, including the technologies used to collect information on products, manage and track inventory and assets and provide insight into and improve logistics.
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Barcode, data capture and RFID News
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June 13, 2012
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Jun'12
Enterprise search, text analytics keep production flowing at R&D company
A Quebec optics design firm used Coveo text analytics and indexing to boost the productivity of its highly educated knowledge workers by 5%.
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October 27, 2011
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Oct'11
Manufacturers using real-time location systems to track work in process
Cheaper active RFID and a plethora of wireless networking and sensor choices are driving RTLS adoption, analysts say.
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May 06, 2010
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May'10
Reassessing item-level RFID for inventory management
Item-level RFID helps manufacturers fine-tune RFID inventory management and production planning.
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March 25, 2010
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Mar'10
Best practices for RFID asset management
RFID asset management can be a real-time mechanism for knowing where your valuables are at all times. Benefits include lower capital costs and leaner processes.
Barcode, data capture and RFID Get Started
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supplier relationship management (SRM)
Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the systematic approach of assessing suppliers' contributions and influence on success, determining tactics to maximize suppliers' performance and developing the strategic approach for executing on these ... Continue Reading
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GS1
GS1 is a global, not-for-profit association that maintains standards for barcodes and RFID tags and for supply chain messaging such as Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Continue Reading
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GDSN (Global Data Synchronization Network)
GDSN (Global Data Synchronization Network) is an internet-based network that enables trading partners to exchange product-identification data in a standardized way in real time. Continue Reading
Evaluate Barcode, data capture and RFID Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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Why aren't more companies using RFID for inventory tracking?
Radio frequency identification tags have a number of benefits over the bar code, but the latter continues to be the go-to for manufacturers. Here's a look at the reasons for that. Continue Reading
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Is my warehouse system ready for an omnichannel strategy?
An expert outlines key factors to consider when readying your warehouse system for an omnichannel strategy. Continue Reading
Manage Barcode, data capture and RFID
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Why do EDI standards dominate for electronic transactions?
The EDI standard format is the only option accepted by Walmart and other retailers. But as technology and data formats have changed over the years, is there a better way? Continue Reading
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Which supply chain visibility tools help improve logistics?
At the intersection of IoT, analytics and other technologies lies better supply chain visibility. Here's a look at what's making logistics a little easier. Continue Reading
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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
Problem Solve Barcode, data capture and RFID Issues
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Identification options for supply chain management
Supply chain tracking is an obvious manufacturing necessity -- having a handle on where your products are at any given time is crucial to ensuring the quality of your services. But there are several options available under the AIDC (automatic ... Continue Reading
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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
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How warehouse automation can be tightened up with RFID
RFID can be a powerful tool for improving inventory control and tightening up warehouse automation. Continue Reading