Steve Wilson argues that talk of cutting edge tech such as AI and drones is overshadowing simpler solutions to consumer engagement Amazon’s recent announcement of additional investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones in the UK should be a wake-up call for all retailers, from supermarkets to apparel stores. UK
The Switzerland-based United Nations postal system has invited tenders for the provision of RFID hardware. - Page 1 Jun 21, 2017—The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized United Nations (UN) agency that coordinates postal policies among member nations, has issued a request for proposals for the procurement of ultrahigh-frequency (UHF)
RFID is among the hottest trends in the retail industry, assuming you have the right plan for implementation. RFID, or radio frequency identification, has come a long way since the early 2000s. At that time, Walmart was the first big retailer to experiment with the new technology, which cost an
While retailers tested RFID in the supply chain years ago, things have changed. Here are 5 ways it can make a difference in omnichannel fulfillment. While retailers tested RFID technology in the supply chain over a decade ago, the landscape is much different now. Back then they were trying to
Describing themselves as a technical athletic apparel company for “yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits,” Canada-based lululemon athletica has become a retail champion in the United States. With products selling so quickly, re-stocking shipments can be a challenge. That’s why, back in 2013, they equipped their entire supply
Supply chain and logistics news Dive Brief: A Honda plant in Greensburg, IN is employing RFID to locate vehicles and track their progress through its assembly plant, RFID Journal reported Tuesday. Vehicles within the plant are outfitted with the technology, as is the gate, enabling easy immediate location. The Greensburg plant produces 1,0000
Having helped retail and other organizations with RFID implementations over the years, I’ve noticed a change in the preliminary questions being asked... Having helped retail and other organizations with RFID implementations over the years, I’ve noticed a change in the preliminary questions being asked about the technology. Rather than asking
Designer collaborations a-go-go to get this project off the ground No-one has figured out quite what smart clothing means yet or how we'll get there. As such innovation is coming from unexpected places. One of the companies ushering in a new generation of connected garments is Avery Dennison, which has 80 years
Carrier enlists EAM Worldwide's RFID specialist division to help improve in-cabin inspections. Fiji Airways has completed installation of over 4,000 ultrahigh-frequency radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags throughout its entire fleet of 15 aircraft. Source: Fiji Airways Looks To RFID
Despite its many talents, RFID has never really had a seat at the logistics table. But with an increasing desire for transparency, will the qualities of the technology finally be realised? Alex Leonards reports. RFID is considered a mature technology by some, including Uwe Henning, chief executive of real-time analytics