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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. Feature
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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. Feature
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RFID market expanding with new technology options
A wide range of new technologies is keeping the RFID market alive and well. Feature
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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. Feature
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Manufacturing RFID basics
Brush up on your manufacturing RFID basics with this guide. Learn about the RFID definition, how to build an RFID business case, and find answers to common questions about the basics of RFID. Guide
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Guide to manufacturing RFID problems and challenges
Learn about common manufacturing RFID problems and how to solve them in this guide. Read about the unique challenges of manufacturing RFID, how to know if your organization is ready for RFID and more. Guide
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Supply chain management (SCM) RFID guide
Learn how RFID and supply chain management (SCM) work together in this SCM RFID guide. Get your SCM RFID questions answered, learn the pros and cons of RFID in supply chain management and read about SCM and RFID integration. Guide
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SAP RFID Guide
Learn about SAP in the RFID market with this SAP RFID guide. Get SAP RFID tips, learn how companies solve SAP RFID challenges and read about the latest SAP RFID products. Guide
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Mobile data collection software for warehouse management includes device programming, thin client op
Mobile data collection software helps manufacturers manage their warehouses. From RFID to voice-recognition units, mobile data collection keeps warehouses running. Tutorial
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Incorporating and using RFID in logistics
RFID technology has the potential to improve supply chain management (SCM) and logistics software, but high cost and low demand has slowed adoption of RFID in logistics. Tutorial
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AIDC best practices demand scrutiny of environmental, accuracy needs
To find the right mix of barcodes, RFID, and Wi-Fi sensors, manufacturers must first decide the speed, distance and accuracy they need in an AIDC system, analysts said. News | 27 Oct 2011
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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. News | 27 Oct 2011
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GPS in supply chain offers manufacturers visibility outside warehouse
Manufacturers can use GPS technology to track shipments and containers well beyond the walls of the warehouse. News | 04 Apr 2011
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Choose warehouse data management technology with care, experts say
RFID and barcodes are still the most effective warehouse data-capture systems for gaining real-time views of inventory. But picking one over the other is sometimes tricky, according to experts. News | 08 Mar 2011
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Reassessing item-level RFID for inventory management
Item-level RFID helps manufacturers fine-tune RFID inventory management and production planning. Article | 06 May 2010
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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. Article | 25 Mar 2010
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RFID vs. barcodes: Is one really better than the other?
There are several advantages to both barcode technology and RFID, which is why many companies are leveraging the strengths of both. Find out the benefits of RFID vs. barcodes. Article | 16 Mar 2010
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SAP ITS Mobile helps manufacturer improve quality of RF warehouse transactions
SAP Internet Transaction Server (ITS) Mobile can overcome the limitations of mobile devices by Web-enabling radio frequency (RF) transactions used in warehouse management. Learn how manufacturer Pactiv Corp. used SAP ITS Mobile to improve the quality... Article | 09 Nov 2009
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Inventory management benefits spur RFID adoption rates
The number of radio frequency identification (RFID) deployments by manufacturers has fluctuated in recent years. There are new uses and advances in RFID technology, but shrinking IT budgets and competition from barcode technology are slowing down man... Article | 20 Aug 2009
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Barcodes outpacing RFID technology in manufacturing adoption
Tough economic times are changing the relationship between manufacturing and RFID. Adoption of RFID technology has slowed and barcode technology is becoming a popular and cheaper option. Read how some Pennsylvania manufacturers are using barcoding in... Article | 06 Aug 2009
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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. Tip
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SAP RFID overview and trends in the ERP software market
There was a lot of talk about RFID when Wal-Mart and Uncle Sam started demanding it in 2005. What's the current status of RFID as it applies to SAP users? Does it add real business value, or is it just a costly hassle? This special report takes a clo... Tip
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Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC)
Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) is a broad set of technologies used to collect information from an object, image or sound without manual data entry. The actual technologies involved, the information obtained and the purpose of collec... Definition
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3PL (third-party logistics)
In business, 3PL has a broad meaning that can be applied to any service contract that involves storing or shipping things. Definition
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RFID (radio frequency identification)
RFID (radio frequency identification) is a technology that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency (RF) portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify an object, animal, or person....(Con... Definition
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SearchManufacturingERP.com Manufacturing Podcast Library
Looking for SearchManufacturingERP.com podcasts? The SearchManufacturingERP.com Manufacturing Podcast Library is the place to find manufacturing podcasts on manufacturing ERP software selection, ERP implementation and upgrades, supply chain managemen... Podcasts
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The future of RFID: What's in store for the next generation of RFID
RFID is rapidly evolving, as early adopters learn more about how to best use and deploy the technology -- and technologists develop new and interesting RFID innovations. And, as more companies experiment with RFID, more potential use cases are emerg... Podcast
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Is your organization really ready for RFID?
RFID can be a major benefit to manufacturing organizations -- but as with any project with unique complexities and significant costs, it's not for everyone. In this podcast, we discuss how to determine if your organization is ready for RFID. Will RFI... Podcast
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Is RFID worth the time, cost and effort?
RFID is innovative, interesting technology, but it's also notoriously complicated and expensive to deploy. So, is it worth all of the time, cost and effort required to find true ROI from RFID? In this podcast, we explore how to assess whether your ma... Podcast
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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. Feature
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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. Feature
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RFID market expanding with new technology options
A wide range of new technologies is keeping the RFID market alive and well. Feature
-
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. Feature
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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. Tip
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AIDC best practices demand scrutiny of environmental, accuracy needs
To find the right mix of barcodes, RFID, and Wi-Fi sensors, manufacturers must first decide the speed, distance and accuracy they need in an AIDC system, analysts said. News
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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. News
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GPS in supply chain offers manufacturers visibility outside warehouse
Manufacturers can use GPS technology to track shipments and containers well beyond the walls of the warehouse. News
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Choose warehouse data management technology with care, experts say
RFID and barcodes are still the most effective warehouse data-capture systems for gaining real-time views of inventory. But picking one over the other is sometimes tricky, according to experts. News
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Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC)
Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) is a broad set of technologies used to collect information from an object, image or sound without manual data entry. The actual technologies involved, the information obtained and the purpose of collec... Definition
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About RFID and manufacturing supply chain
Learn the business benefits of RFID technology for manufacturing – including reducing costs and inventory. Find information on how to improve the manufacturing supply chain and read case studies on how to succeed with RFID and ERP integration.