RFID in the Cold Chain: RFID gets temperature sensitive

From Computerworld Australia, Australia ... Enterprises that deal will perishable goods distribution and handling can now use RFID to track assets and any change in temperature with the government-backed ...

Cold Chain Validation Project: This project will use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags and web enabled software to track temperature sensitive goods such as pharmaceutical (vaccines and blood) and animal health products through the supply chain. The benefits of this approach to any goods requiring stable temperature are shorter turn around times and greater quality assurance compliance, leading to efficiency gains for supply chain participants. As shipments move through the supply chain, RFID tags attached to each consignment will be scanned upon receipt. The scanned information is then made available online in near real time. The application and trials will be based on EAN.UCC global standards.