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

October 27, 2011 27 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.
March 25, 2010 25 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.
September 01, 2008 01 Sep'08
SAP expands RFID software offering to small businesses

SAP is beginning to target small and medium-sized businesses with RFID technology. It is adding data collection tools to its Business One suite and joining an RFID advisory panel.

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The food sector has been hard hit by COVID-19. Learn what some of those issues have been, how some companies have escaped the worst of it and what lessons are most important. Continue Reading
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5 steps to help prevent supply chain cybersecurity threats

Follow five steps to lower the risk of supply chain cybersecurity threats, from creating third-party risk management teams to using blockchain and hyperledger and more. Continue Reading
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
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