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.

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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