Wednesday, June 06, 2007

RFID Trade Lane Project Enables Shanghai Route

Shanghai-Savannah Express Trade Lane Project will use RFID technology to manage this supply chain route. ...

Port of Shanghai uses RFID technology to manage trade lanes

... "SIPG and Savi Networks have jointly developed a localized China RFID solution which includes electronic seal and GPS integrated handheld for this project. This solution builds on a project previously conducted by SIPG from Shanghai to Yantai and will facilitate SIPG's objective of being a global information and logistics hub. The solution will be built upon an open, international standards-based network platform, including compatibility with ISO standard 18000-7 for active RFID devices and ISO standard 18185 for electronic container security devices, both operating at the 433.92 MHz radio frequency. " ...


Via Savi Technology: Shanghai International Port Group, Georgia Ports Authority and Savi Networks Plan Real-Time Information Pilot on Cargo Shipped From Shanghai to Savannah

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Wednesday, January 24, 2007

RFID World March 2007

RFID World is coming up in May 2007. ...

... "Now in its 5th year, RFID World 2007 spotlights successes in all aspects of the market - from the core applications and business process improvements driving RFID demand, to the latest innovations in hardware, software and infrastructure needed for deployment. Produced by CMP Technology, the show expects to attract a record attendance of enterprise users, manufacturers and systems integrators to the world's largest RFID trade event from March 26-28, 2007 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas (near Dallas). " ...


Everything RFID at 5th Annual RFID World 2007

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Wednesday, January 10, 2007

RFID Ink Tattoo

Somark is a technology company located at the Center for Emerging Technologies and is
developing a proprietary ID system based on a biocompatible ink with chipless RFID functionality. The company has successfully tested RFID ink in animals, which proves that ink can be delivered and read. The primary application of the RFID ink is animal tracking in the livestock industry. ...

... "Somark announces the successful testing of Biocompatible Chipless RFID Ink in cattle and laboratory rats. The test proved the efficacy of injecting and reading a Biocompatible Chipless RFID Ink tattoo within the skin of animals. The technology will be initially leveraged to the livestock industry to help identify / track cattle and thus mitigate export trade loss from BSE (a.k.a. Mad Cow Disease) scares. Secondary target markets include laboratory animals, dogs & cats, prime cuts of meat, and military personnel. The company, which is currently raising a Series A equity financing, will license the technology to secondary target markets." ...


Via Somark Innovations: Somark Innovations Announces Successful Live Animal Tests of Biocompatible Chipless RFID Ink in Cattle and Laboratory Rats

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Monday, December 18, 2006

RFID Adaptive Supply Chain Networks

SAP upgrades its transportation management functionality, as part of the mySAP Supply Chain Management (mySAP SCM) modules to support adapting business processes to optimize revenue across global trade operations. The upgraded software will support ocean shipping management and transportation planning through increased visibility and control of shipments globally. Transportation management costs will be reduced by making the business process more flexible and dynamic using real world aware practices, such as RFID technology. RFID technology integration into the adaptive supply chain will occur through SAP's NetWeaver platform. SAP reports that its existing transportation management software is used by more than 2,200 companies worldwide. This upgrade positions SAP as a strong competitor in the supply chain logistics software market. ...

... "Powered by the SAP NetWeaver platform and leveraging emerging technologies and real world aware practices - using technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, smart cards and sensors - mySAP SCM transforms traditional, linear supply chains into adaptive supply chain networks to meet the challenges of rapidly changing market dynamics. These adaptive supply chain networks allow all participants, including suppliers and logistics providers, to sense changes in demand and supply conditions as they occur and to share the critical knowledge needed to respond intelligently. The result is an adaptive supply chain network that is not only demand-driven but can also leverage its assets to influence demand where appropriate. mySAP SCM offers a dynamic synchronization of demand-driven planning, logistics and network execution based on real-time information that provides the capability to synchronize supply with demand by balancing push and pull network planning processes and to replenish and produce based on actual demand; sense and respond with an adaptive supply chain network in which distribution, transportation and logistics are driven and integrated into real-time planning processes; and enable network wide visibility, collaboration and analytics across the extended supply chain. " ...


Via SAP: SAP Helps Companies Meet the Challenges and Reduce the Costs of Global Trade ...

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Thursday, October 19, 2006

RFID Partnership Implement Location Tracking ...

Atos Origin and Globe Ranger partner to deliver RFID location tracking solution for FloraHolland to automate the auction inventory process. ...

FloraHolland uses RFID technology to support auction inventory tracking

... "Atos Origin and GlobeRanger, the leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), mobility and sensor-based software solutions, announced a strategic partnership that will offer innovative RFID services to the market. FloraHolland, the largest flower auction company in the world, is the first customer where their joint RFID solution is implemented. FloraHolland is a co-operation of flower and plant growers worldwide that had a turnover of over 2 billion Euros in 2005. Each day approximately 4,000 buyers (dealers and exporters) from around the world purchase fresh flowers in its international trade center, using 26 auction clocks online or using FloraHolland's direct sales force. FloraHolland houses flowers from approximately 7,000 growers worldwide. FloraHolland is a warehouse that is about the size of 100 football fields and one of the largest commercial warehouses in Europe. During the daily auctions, more than 100.000 trolleys of flowers are constantly being moved from one location to another for selling and shipping to the world wide customers. Atos Origin's implementation of GlobeRanger's iMotion solution for FloraHolland applies RFID technology to capture location data of flowers in moving trolleys, as well as to make this information available instantly for the auction's IT systems, and employees. RFID makes it possible to log all movements of every individual trolley and control the process. The trolleys and tractors have RFID tags and there are RFID loops embedded in the floor. " ...


Via Atos Origin: Atos Origin and GlobeRanger start implementation of innovative RFID solution at FloraHolland

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Sunday, October 01, 2006

Singapore RFID Cooperation ...

Singapore companies collaborate to develope RFID track and trace solutions in order to take advantage of Singapore's role as a trade hub for Southeast Asia. ...

Singapore organizes for develop RFID technology solutions

... "The National RFID Centre was launched on Friday, in a bid to boost the adoption of the technology among Singapore companies. " ...

Via Channel News Asia: National RFID Centre set up to boost adoption of technology in industries ...

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Monday, July 31, 2006

RFID Executive Conference September in DC ...

AIM sets date for Fall executive conference on RFID and auto-id ...

... "AIM Global, the industry trade association recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility announced plans for their third annual RFID Executive Summit and Legislative Fly-In. The event will be held from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, 7 September 2006 at the Holiday Inn on the Hill in Washington, DC, USA.

RFID Executive Summit set for September 2006 in DC ...

The invitation-only meeting will bring thought leaders from RFID and Automatic Identification together in a unique networking and educational environment. The program will highlight strategic issues facing the RFID and Automatic Identification market, namely: privacy and security issues influencing acceptance of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, latest market analysis, current state of RFID and Automatic Identification standards, and the latest feedback from key users of the technology. " ...

RFID Executive Conference September in DC: Via AIM: AIM Global Announces 2006 RFID Executive Summit ...

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Thursday, June 22, 2006

RFID Framing Chemical Industry ...

CIDX discusses chemical industry RFID successes ...
CIDX releases position paper on the use of RFID in the chemical industry. ...

... "The Chemical Industry Data Exchange (CIDX), a 20-year-old trade association that serves as the chemical industry's forum for emerging eCommerce technologies, announced the availability of the RFID Framing White Paper, a 46-page document detailing the impact of Radio Frequency ID (RFID) technology on the chemical industry. Written by a CIDX team of technology experts, including representatives from chemical producers and technology solution providers, the White Paper is the industry's first holistic look at the technology that is taking the consumer products and retail sectors by storm. " ...

RFID Framing Chemical Industry: Via CIDX: CIDX(R) Publishes White Paper on Potential Impact of RFID Technology in the Chemical Industry

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Sunday, May 21, 2006

RFID: RealTime Promotion Execution

RFID technology is applied to the management of promotions ...
OatSystems and ADT combine to deliver a real-time promotion execution process, enabled by RFID technology. RFID applied to the execution of promotions, help track the inventory used in promotions in real-time and create immediate feedback for marketers. ...

... "OATSystems, Inc. and ADT, a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, announced a proof of ROI program designed to validate the return on investment from standards-based RFID-enabled promotions and ignite the next phase of RFID deployments. Together with Intel Corporation, the companies will provide RFID hardware, software and services necessary for a 10 store retail deployment to help retailers track promotional products and provide critical information back to suppliers such as Proctor & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark. To help validate the ROI, an independent academic institution of the retailer's choosing will establish the parameters of the study, monitor control stores and deliver a final report on the ROI.

Trade promotion spending by manufacturers is a massive budget item, representing 12%-15% of sales for most companies. Unfortunately, study after study and the day-to-day experiences of manufacturers and retailers show that the returns on trade promotions are far less than satisfactory. Real-time Promotion Execution (RPE) is a new, RFID-centric business process that can help consumer products manufacturers and retailers to dramatically increase promotion effectiveness which may result in increased promotional sales, decreased execution costs, and greater shopper satisfaction. According to Cheryl Perkins, senior vice president and chief innovation officer for Kimberly-Clark, RFID technology can be used as a business tool to help deliver greater value to K-C and its retail customers.

RPE uses RFID-tagged displays and promotion product cases to measure in-store promotion execution by tracking where and when the displays and promotion inventory are in the store. Manufacturers and retailers can track when the items reach the store, when they're moved to the sales floor, and how long they are there - all in near-real time. This information is then integrated across many stores and manipulated with powerful analytic tools. Illustrated by the recently released MIT study on RFID-based promotions, this enables a new business process that is cost-effective and dramatically increases promotion sell-through, correction of poor in-store execution and promotion intelligence, and lowers the cost of promotions management. " ...

Via OATSystems: OATSystems and ADT Announce Promotions-on-Standards Program to Ignite RFID ROI: Leaders Rally Retailers and Suppliers to Validate ROI in Standards-Based Real-time Promotions Execution ...

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Saturday, March 04, 2006

RFID Marks and Spencer Trial ...

Marks and Spencer continues its progress in trial of RFID technology. ...

... "Marks and Spencer is extending its trial of item-level passive RFID tags, called the Intelligent Label Project. " ...

Via CIE: Components in Electronics: M&S extends RFID trial ...

Marks and Spencer goes to market with a disposable RFID intelligent label. ...

... "Marks & Spencer is trialling RFID within the supply chain as the next generation of barcode. In that application, RFID uses tags (a tag is a microchip combined with an antenna) to wirelessly transmit product item numbers. These item numbers are unique to each product (unlike barcodes, which only unique to the product type). The tags developed for the garment trial are contained within throwaway paper labels called Intelligent Labels. The RFID tags can be read over a short distance by a remote scanner. Traditional optical scanners, used with barcodes, require each barcode to be held a few centimetres from the scanner: with RFID Marks & Spencer is trialling scanners that can operate at a distance of up to approximately half a metre. The scanner can read the tags simultaneously, and at speed, allowing regular updating of stock information. " ...

RFID Marks and Spencer Trial: Via Marks & Spencer: BACKGROUND TO MARKS & SPENCER'S BUSINESS TRIAL OF RFID IN ITS CLOTHING SUPPLY CHAIN ...

M&S meets with success and extends the trial to more stores and increases functional capability to leverage RFID technology in prevention of stock-outs. ...

Marks & Spencer: Marks & Spencer's business trial of RFID in its clothing supply chain: "Marks & Spencer is trialling Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) within its supply chain as the next generation barcode. We are using technology responsibly to give a better service to our customers through improved product availability. During 2004 an item level RFID trial on men's suits was conducted across nine stores. From Spring 2006, the number of stores participating in the trial will extend from nine to 53. Product availability is a key issue for customers, the extension of this trial will help us to investigate the potential of RFID further. "

Marks & Spencer: MARKS & SPENCER DEVELOPS INTELLIGENT CLOTHING: "Marks & Spencer is the largest retailer of clothing in the U.K and has pioneered many innovations in technology, such as Lycra and the machine Washable Suit. RFID tagging of garments will be one of the earliest applications of this technology in the world. Marks & Spencer has won a funding package from the Department of Trade & Industry to help develop this project. The DTI chose Marks & Spencer to develop RFID in retailing because it sells only own brand products and has an integrated supply chain, which will allow broad and deep research. RFID tags in clothing labels will hold information on a microchip, which will give each garment a unique serial number. This will enable Marks & Spencer to manage its stock more effectively in stores and throughout its distribution chain. When the RFID tag is scanned the information is stored in a database giving Marks & Spencer a complete overview of stock management. "

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Saturday, February 25, 2006

RFID CeBIT Forum ...

RFID technology will be showcased at CeBIT ...

... "The upcoming computer trade fair CeBIT in Hanover, Germany, will for the first time feature an Auto ID/RFID exhibition section. The accompanying CeBIT Forum RFID, which will take place from March 9 through 15 in Hall 6 at Stand G48 ... " ...


RFID CeBIT Forum: Via Social Business Club: RFID chosen as a main topic of upcoming CeBIT 2006 ...

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Tuesday, February 14, 2006

RFID Security Smart Box Technology ...

US Customs is promoting the use of Savi's RFID smart box technology ...

... "Smart Box container technology recently promoted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for special green lane clearance under the C-TPAT program also can deliver sizable investment returns for shippers when linked to a proven global asset management and security network, according to new research by A.T. Kearney, one of the world's largest management consulting firms.

Robert Bonner, CBP Commissioner, announced during the recent Customs Trade Symposium in Washington DC that he was ready to take the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program to the next level, which he called C-TPAT Plus. C-TPAT Plus would provide no inspection upon arrival - immediate release for low-risk shippers using technology that can detect and record whether tampering has occurred with a container seal after being affixed at the point of origin. " ...


RFID Security Smart Box Technology: Via Savi Technology: SMART BOX RFID TECHNOLOGY URGED BY U.S. CUSTOMS FOR SECURITY ALSO PROVIDES ECONOMIC VALUE FOR GLOBAL SHIPPERS - A.T. KEARNEY: New Research Finds Major Importers and Exporters Recognize Substantial Operational Savings Via Networked RFID Going Beyond Simple Tamper Alerts ...

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Friday, February 03, 2006

RFID Network Information Service ...

Savi Networks ramps up RFID information service in Asia ...

... "Savi Networks, operator of the RFID-enhanced global information service for container shipments, announced that SaviTrak information services is now fully operational at major port facilities in Asia. The SaviTrak information service that enables automated tracking, management, and security is now commercially available at two of the world’s busiest ocean terminals -- in Hong Kong and Shenzhen (China). Savi began developing the SaviTrak solution commercially in 2002 as a provider of networking technology to the Smart and Secure Tradelanes initiative, which included thousands of RFID-tagged container journeys from origins in Indonesia, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany and South Africa. The system was further refined in several other global transportation security initiatives, including the STAR BEST program conducted in cooperation with the Asia Pacific Economic Coalition (APEC) , and with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in a South Africa-to-Europe program. " ...

RFID Network Information Service: Via Savi Technology: SAVI NETWORKS EXTENDS RFID-ENHANCED SAVITRAK™ INFORMATION SERVICES TO PORTS IN HONG KONG AND CHINA: SaviTrak and RFID Network Infrastructure Now Fully Operational at Key Asian Ports to Track, Manage and Secure Global Container Shipments in Real-time ...

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Thursday, February 02, 2006

RFID Wave: Make Business Sense ...

Upcoming RFID event ...

... "Making Business Sense of the RFID Wave: February 23, 2006: Making business sense of the RFID wave will give attendees the opportunity to meet key innovators and leaders of the RFID industry and through a panel discussion, attendees will gain first-hand insight into the technological progress around RFID, where the industry is leading to, what the forecasts are, how can companies make business sense or get ROI from RFID. Panelists will include:

Jamshed Dubash, Director of Technology, Proctor and Gamble (The Gillette Company)
Sanjay Sarma, Professor at MIT and Founder, OAT Systems
Mal Postings, Global Lead for RFID, CapGemini
Robert Steinberg, President, Productivity by RFID
Other speakers expected from Tyco, Think Magic

Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, World Trade Center West, 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA " ...

Via MIT Sloan Alumni: Making Business Sense of the RFID Wave ...

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Wednesday, January 18, 2006

RFID Field Trial: Returnable Delivery System ...

... "Earlier, the company launched its field trial for returnable delivery system using radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. The two-month test verification project is being financed by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (Meti) and participated by the Japan Auto Parts Industries Association and 15 firms, including the Denso group of companies. " ...

RFID Field Trial: Returnable Delivery System: Via Business Times: Denso plans to make Malaysia its hub ...

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Wednesday, December 21, 2005

RFID Lead Retrieval at Trade Shows ...

Dietze offers RFID technology to support lead management at trade shows. ...

... "Lead retrieval at trade shows once meant collecting as many business cards as possible in a large glass fish bowl. Today, however, a faster and easier approach that’s revolutionizing lead retrieval and session tracking involves using paper name badges embedded with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. And Chicago-based Dietze Enterprises, Inc. (DEI) is leading the way.

The RFBADGE (patent pending) is a paper badge with 2 layers. Within the layers is an antenna-equipped electronic storage device that contains encrypted attendee registration information. This information is then collected, via radio frequency, by an RFBADGE reader that can scan the badge from a distance of between 2 to 6 inches. " ...

RFID Lead Retrieval at Trade Shows: Via Dietze: Dietze Enterprises Takes Lead Retrieval Technology Into 21st Century ...

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Monday, November 28, 2005

Pharma RFID Dispensing Authentication ...

Aegate is commercializing RFID-enabled authentication solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, which focuses on controls at the point of drug dispensing. ...

Pharma RFID Dispensing Authentication: Via Aegate: Aegate Moves Forward into Commercialisation Phase and Appoints Gary Noon as CEO ...

... "Aegate, a wholly owned subsidiary and specialist venture company for PA Consulting Group, has developed a commercially viable solution to combat one of the pharmaceutical industry's biggest and growing patient safety issues -- the trade in counterfeit and fake drugs. Authentication at the point of dispensing enables investment in mass serialisation security technologies such as bar code and RFID to be effectively leveraged as a brand protection mechanism. Sales of counterfeit prescription medicines are forecast to reach $75 billion by the end of the decade, nearly doubling current levels and outgrowing the annual growth rate of legitimate pharmaceutical sales. Following the outstanding success of Aegate's pilot programme in the UK, the company is now in the planning phase for commercial launch and roll-out in the USA, UK and Belgium during 2006. " ...

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Saturday, November 05, 2005

RFID Interactive Event: AIM Global ...

Aim Global intorduces the RFID Interactive event ...

RFID Interactive Event: AIM Global: Via AIMGlobal: AIM Global Announces RFID Interactive End User Event: Hewlett-Packard Executive to Deliver Opening Keynote; Other RFID Perspectives by Executives from Boeing, NYK Logistics, Mitsui ...

... "AIM Global, the worldwide trade association and authority on automatic identification and mobility technologies, is pleased to announce the initial program for RFID Interactive, an event targeted to the users of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies and services. RFID Interactive, scheduled in conjunction with the 2006 AIM Annual Showcase, will be held from February 22-24, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach in Newport Beach, California, USA. Executives from major manufacturers and logistics providers who have deployed RFID-based solutions will present their experiences and expectations in an interactive format designed to bring new levels of understanding to the marketplace. Speakers on the program are from Hewlett-Packard, Boeing, Mitsui, and NYK Logistics. " ...


For more than 30 years, AIM Global has served as the association and worldwide authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM members are providers and users of technologies, systems, and services that capture, manage, and integrate accurate data into larger information systems. Serving more than 900 members in 43 countries, AIM is dedicated to accelerating the growth and use of Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies and services around the world.

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Sunday, October 23, 2005

RFID Innovation: Grocery Industry ...

Partnership aims to sustain RFID innovation in Canadian grocery industry ...

RFID Innovation: Grocery Industry: Via Grocery Innovations Canada 2005: Global Standards Organization GS1 Canada Joins Grocery Innovations Canada ...

... "John F.T. Scott, President of CFIG said, CFIG’s partnership with GS1 Canada, who is responsible for EPC/RFID standards in Canada, sends a clear signal to the industry that GIC continues to grow and remains the place for the grocery industry to converge and learn about the very latest in technology, new product development, innovative retail strategies and upcoming trends that influence and impact the grocer’s day-to-day business. " ...


Grocery Innovations Canada 2005 (GIC), is Canada’s premier grocery industry exposition and conference. The event is considered a must-attend by key industry players and attracts more than 6,000 industry attendees. GIC runs October 24 through 25 at the Toronto Congress Centre. GIC 2005 is produced in partnership by Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG); with the Food and Consumer Products of Canada (FCPC); and the Canadian Association of Sales and Marketing (CASMA) with support from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Canadian Grocer. These organizations represent the strength, innovations and leadership behind Canada’s $70.1 billion grocery industry.

GS1 Canada is a not-for-profit organization that promotes and maintains global standards for the identification of goods, locations and related e-commerce communication, such as bar code issuance and maintenance. GS1 Canada is the only authorized source for globally unique company prefixes in Canada, a standard term and condition of trade globally. It provides a range of educational opportunities, maintains ECCnet Registry, Canada’s national product registry, and offers one-stop access to product images and dimensions. As technologies like Electronic Product Codes (EPC) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) continue to drive the e-commerce revolution, GS1 Canada will provide the leadership to help ensure that Canadian companies can participate competitively.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2005

RFID Smart Waste Containers: National Municipal Roll-Out ...

RFID Smart Waste Containers: National Municipal Roll-Out: Smart Waste Containers to Roll Out Nationally: Launch of High-Tech Garbage Bins Follows Successful Philadelphia Test Program ...

RFID-enabled smart waste containers will be rolled out in municipalities nationally ...

... "Cascade Engineering announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind waste container equipped with electronic tags that will help municipalities and waste collection companies operate their waste management processes more efficiently and cost-effectively. The announcement follows the conclusion of a large-scale pilot program in the City of Philadelphia that demonstrated the effectiveness of Cascade's new container technology. The company made its announcement at the Solid Waste Association of North America's Sept. 27-29 WASTECON trade show in Austin, Texas. Cascade's smart waste containers emit radio signals that allow sanitation personnel using an electronic reader to collect key data on the container's use. The new bins combine the company's expertise in engineered plastics systems with a technology known as radio frequency identification, or RFID, that has gained popularity in a number of other applications, including EZ Pass for toll collection, a variety of door entry systems, pallet tagging, and livestock tracking. " ...

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Wednesday, September 07, 2005

RFID Automotive Logistics Terminal

RFID Automotive Logistics Terminal: WHERENET DEPLOYS WORLD’S LARGEST ACTIVE RFID REAL-TIME LOCATING SYSTEM TO PRECISELY TRACK 40,000 VEHICLES AT BROEKMAN GROUP’S AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS TERMINAL AT THE PORT OF ROTTERDAM: WhereNet Partners with Mieloo & Alexander to Provide Vehicle Tracking System that Enables Broekman Group to Improve Throughput, Quality, and Customer Service While Processing 250,000 New Vehicles Annually ...

WhereNet providing RFID technology to support automotive logistics terminal ...

... "WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that the Broekman Group is deploying the WhereNet® active RFID real-time locating system (RTLS) technology at its 750,000+ square-meter automotive logistics terminal at the Port of Rotterdam. Spanning the Rotterdam Car Terminal and Rotterdam Car Center, both part of the Broekman Group’s automotive division, the WhereNetwireless tracking system will precisely locate any one of 40,000 vehicles parked in the facility at a given time. To implement this system — the world’s largest active RFID/RTLS installation — WhereNet is partnering with Mieloo & Alexander, a European consulting firm specializing in optimizing business processes by implementing innovative technology for its clients. " ...


Founded in 1960, the Broekman Group now employs about 625 employees across several companies that are organized in four divisions: shipping (liner agencies, tramp vessel agencies); logistics (forwarding, NVOCC, logistic inland services, physical distribution and warehousing); automotive (logistics services for the automotive industry); and corporate (support HRM, ICT, accounting etc.). Widely recognized for its commitment to excellence in the shipping, logistics, and trade industries, the Broekman Group is headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, with offices in western and central Europe.

WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet real-time solutions enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI, Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with offices throughout the United States and Europe, WhereNet is funded by Crosspoint Venture Partners, Foundation Capital, Bay Partners, Crescendo Ventures, and Sun Microsystems.

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Tuesday, September 06, 2005

RFID Interest ...

RFID Interest: Via Yorkshire Post Today: High-tech company set for big buy: Belgravium chairman confident of success ...

Ros Snowdon writes about future of Belgravium in markets such as RFID ...

... "Prospects, both at home and abroad, look very encouraging and in the longer term there is a great deal of interest in Radio Frequency Identification, said Mr Kembery. Radio Frequency Identification, which is known as RFID in the trade, is a new system which is being tipped to replace bar codes in retailing. " ...

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Friday, September 02, 2005

European RFID Centre

Via Cisco: Cisco Systems and European RFID Centre Drive European Roll Out of IP Enabled RFID Devices

... "The RFID Centre is based in Bracknell close to Heathrow airport and is backed by a range of technology partners including Microsoft, Intel and Cable & Wireless and has government support from the UK's Department of Trade and Industry. " ...

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Wednesday, August 31, 2005

RFID Cargo: Zero False Tamper Events ...

Via Savi Technology: SAVI TECHNOLOGY'S 3rd-GEN RFID INTRUSION DETECTION TAGS AND E.J. BROOKS' ELECTRONIC BOLT SEALS PROVE SUCCESSFUL IN TRANSPACIFIC CARGO CONTAINER FIELD TRIALS WITH MITSUI: Plans Call for Commercial Availability in November of ISO-Based RFID Devices to Track Worldwide Container Shipments and Detect Security Breaches ...

Partnership demonstrates the effectiveness of RFID for maritime cargo with zero false tamper events during ocean voyage trials ...

... "Two leading providers of supply chain security solutions and systems - Savi Technology and E.J. Brooks - announced in collaboration with Mitsui that they have successfully completed rigorous transpacific field trials of active RFID devices that automatically detect cargo door intrusions and security breaches while communicating their location and condition. Mitsui, a global leader of import and export activities, determined that all 65 tags proved effective and there were zero false tamper incidents while they automatically communicated with an RFID reader network throughout their end-to-end supply chain journey between Los Angeles and Hong Kong . The over-the-ocean container field trials, which followed extensive performance testing, evaluated 50 of the Savi Tag ST-676 ISO Container Security Tags and 15 of the E.J. Brooks E-Seals, clearing the way for their commercial availability in November. " ...


Mitsui USA, incorporated in 1966, is engaged in import, export, offshore trade, and domestic wholesale. Aspiring to be "Your Global Business Partner®," the company is committed to be a global business creator and problem solver with distinct service capabilities by innovative combinations of Information Technology (IT), Financial Technology (FT), and Logistics Technology (LT). Mitsui USA's New York Headquarters has 11 divisions across industries. Other offices are located in Chicago , Cleveland , Detroit , Houston , Los Angeles , Nashville, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. Its parent company, Mitsui and Co. Ltd., Japan , is one of the world's most diversified and comprehensive trading and service companies. Headquartered in Tokyo, it maintains a global network of 183 offices in 80 countries, and has 723 subsidiaries and associated companies worldwide.

Founded in 1873, E.J. Brooks Company an ISO 9001-2000 registered company, is the world's leading manufacturer of tamper indicating security seals, locking devices and metering-related products through its Security Products Group. The company based in Livingston , N.J. , has 14 operating units, including locations in the USA, England, Mexico, China, Spain, Brazil, India and Singapore. Brooks has been involved in developing electronic seal technology for the past seven years.

With over 15 years experience, Savi is a proven leader in RFID solutions for the management and security of supply chain assets, shipments and consignments. Savi's integrated RFID hardware and software solutions drive business value, such as reducing supply chain assets, inventory and operational costs. The company tailors its solutions to the defense, commercial supply chain asset management and global supply chain visibility and security markets. Savi's solutions meet the supply chain needs of defense and government organizations, global shippers, manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers as well as service providers such as terminal operators, asset owners and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 1989, Savi Technology is privately held, with headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., and offices in Johannesburg, London, Melbourne, Singapore, and Washington D.C.

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Sunday, August 28, 2005

RFID Software Initiative ...

RFID Software Initiative: Via AIM - The global trade assocation for automatic identification: AIM Global Announces RFID Software Initiative: Work within the RFID Experts Group to provide software and application guidance and best practices development ...

AIM Global sponsors working group to address RFID software ...

... "AIM Global, the trade association recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility, announced that the RFID Experts Group (REG), will form an action group to provide guidance related to RFID middleware, application software, and hybrid AIDC management tools. The work group will operate within the structure of the RFID Experts Group and will be led by Dr. Nissim Ozer, CTO and Executive Vice President of RFID platform vendor RF Code, Inc. of Mesa, AZ. " ...


AIM Global's RFID Expert Group (REG) is a group of RFID (radio frequency identification) expert advisors working to address implementation issues related to supply chain adoption of RFID systems. REG membership currently includes early implementers, technology vendors, integrators and research institutions. The REG is actively seeking additional participation from international representatives, particularly in the commercial sector.

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005

RFID Port Security CyberTracker ...

RFID Port Security CyberTracker: Homeland Integrated Security Systems Completes White Paper for Savannah Port Project ...

HISS reports on the pilot of RFID port security pilot using CyberTracker ...

... "The Savannah Port Security Project revolves around Homeland Integrated Security Systems' revolutionary Cyber Tracker, which monitors drivers' activities to and from the port's berths. Cyber Trackers would be dispensed using an automated system that will integrate the Cyber Tracker via RFID to bills of laden. When the drivers are leaving the port, the units are collected, thus insuring that all vehicles entering a port facility are accounted for when leaving. The device also allows port officials to monitor flow both in and around the port, as well as speed control, stop times, and the ability to archive the customized reports. The Savannah port is the fourth-busiest port in the U.S., making it the ideal test site for the project. " ...


Homeland Integrated Security Systems owns proprietary technology and has the rights to use patents to some of the most innovative and sophisticated security products. One of the key target markets is the 361 commercial seaports in the U.S., which are vulnerable to criminal penetration.

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Monday, August 22, 2005

RFID Implementation Leaders: Auto CPG Logistics ...

RFID Implementation Leaders: Auto CPG Logistics: Via CompTIA: Automotive, Consumer Goods and Transportation Industries Leading RFID Push, CompTIA Study Reveals ...

Frost and CompTIA research identifies RFID implementation leaders will be in industries: auto, CPG, and logistics ...

... "The automotive, consumer goods and transportation and logistics industries will lead the way in implementing radio frequency identification (RFID) technology solutions over the next year, new research commissioned by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) reveals. Just over one-half of more than 500 organizations surveyed in North America have either completed RFID implementations or plan to do so within the next 12 months. This includes companies that are evaluating, pilot testing, implementing, or currently using RFID. " ...


Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company, has been partnering with clients to support the development of innovative strategies for more than 40 years. The company's industry expertise integrates growth consulting, growth partnership services, and corporate management training to identify and develop opportunities. Frost & Sullivan serves an extensive clientele that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, and the investment community by providing comprehensive industry coverage that reflects a unique global perspective and combines ongoing analysis of markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics.

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology (IT) industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000-plus members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

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Monday, August 15, 2005

RFID Leaders Recognized: Breakaway Conference ...

RFID Leaders Recognized: Breakaway Conference: IT Industry Leaders, Companies Honored at CompTIA Breakaway Conference ...

RFID leaders were recognized at the recent Breakaway Conference ...

... "The CompTIA 2005 Industry Contribution awards were presented this month at the association’s annual Breakaway conference ... In the Leadership category, awards were presented to ... Patrick Sweeney, president, ODIN Technologies, who has been instrumental in advancing CompTIA’s radio frequency identification (RFID) initiatives and the RFID industry as a whole. ... Two awards were presented in the category of Valued Channel Communities. ScanSource, Inc., a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, was recognized for its efforts to more efficiently deliver technology solutions to the market; to educate the IT reseller community; and for its contributions to the development of vendor neutral certifications in RFID and convergence technologies. " ...

RFID Radio Frequency Identification Leaders recognized at recent conference ...

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology (IT) industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000-plus members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

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Thursday, August 04, 2005

RFID Executive Elected AIMGlobal Board ...

RFID Executive Elected AIMGlobal Board: Savi Technology: SAVI TECHNOLOGY'S FRASER JENNINGS ELECTED TO AIM GLOBAL'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Savi's Mark Nelson Also Appointed Chairman of AIM Global's Newly Formed Education and Public Policy Committee ...

... "Savi Technology, Inc., a leading provider of RFID solutions for supply chain management and security, announced today that Fraser Jennings, Savi's Vice President of Standards and Regulatory Activities, has been elected to the Board of Directors of AIM Global. AIM Global, a not-for-profit trade association, is recognized as the worldwide authority and professional association for the automatic identification and mobility industry. " ...


With over 15 years experience, Savi is a proven leader in RFID solutions for the management and security of supply chain assets, shipments and consignments. Savi's integrated RFID hardware and software solutions drive business value, such as reducing supply chain assets, inventory and operational costs. The company tailors its solutions to the defense, commercial supply chain asset management and global supply chain visibility and security markets. Savi's solutions meet the supply chain needs of defense and government organizations, global shippers, manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers as well as service providers such as terminal operators, asset owners and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 1989, Savi Technology is privately held, with headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., and offices in Johannesburg, London, Melbourne, Singapore, and Washington D.C.

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Friday, July 29, 2005

Symbol RFID Leader Joins AIMGlobal Board

Symbol RFID Leader Joins AIMGlobal Board: Symbol Technologies John G. Bruno Elected to AIM Global's Board of Directors

... "Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SBL), The Enterprise Mobility Company, today announced that John G. Bruno, senior vice president and general manager of Symbol's RFID division, has been elected to AIM Global's Board of Directors. AIM Global, a not-for-profit trade association, is recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility. Bruno joins 12 other industry leaders on the AIM Board of Directors, including other newly elected members from such notable companies as Texas Instruments, Zebra Technologies and Acura Technologies. " ...


Symbol Technologies, Inc., The Enterprise Mobility Company™, is a recognized worldwide leader in enterprise mobility, delivering products and solutions that capture, move and manage information in real time to and from the point of business activity. Symbol enterprise mobility solutions integrate advanced data capture products, radio frequency identification technology, mobile computing platforms, wireless infrastructure, mobility software and world-class services programs under the Symbol Enterprise Mobility Services brand.

For more than 30 years, AIM Global has served as the association for and worldwide authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM members are providers and users of technologies, systems, and services that capture, manage, and integrate accurate data into larger information systems. Serving more than 900 members in 43 countries, AIM is dedicated to accelerating the growth and use of Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies and services around the world.

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Saturday, July 09, 2005

RFID Global Trade Standards: Interoperability ...

RFID Global Trade Standards: Interoperability: Standards in Trade Workshop Program - NIST

... "2005 Standards In Trade (SIT) Workshop: RFID Standards in the Changing Marketplace - China, Proposed Date: July 2005, Location: NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Overview: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) standards are becoming an increasingly significant issue in the marketplace. This workshop will address current RFID developments and standards issues in China and the U.S. Workshop Objectives Recognizing the potential of RFID technology in enabling global trade and the role of standards and conformity assessment in ensuring global interoperability. " ...

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Sunday, June 26, 2005

Printing Conference RFID Technology ...

Printing Conference RFID Technology: 4th Annual PRINTABLE ELECTRONICS and DISPLAYS Conference & Trade Fair, October 26-28, 2005, Tuscany Suites & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

... "4th Annual PRINTABLE ELECTRONICS and DISPLAYS Conference & Trade Fair, October 26-28, 2005, Tuscany Suites & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada

This revolutionary shift in manufacturing philosophy will allow for significant cost reductions in existing products like TFT LCDs and hence will allow manufacturers to expand current products into new markets and also develop entirely new, economically viable products such as smart packaging solutions, flexible displays and RFID tags. IMI's 4th Annual Printable Electronics and Displays Conference & Trade Fair will strategically represent all critical materials, printing and device/application technology in this emerging field. Areas which will be addressed include printable conductors, semiconductors, dielectrics and resistors, ink jet, offset lithographic, flexographic and gravure printing as well as device manufacturing applications such as printed circuit boards, RFID tags, displays, sensors, smart packaging and membrane keyboards. " ...

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Monday, June 20, 2005

RFID Skills Survey Supports Certification Development ...

RFID Skills Survey Supports Certification Development: CompTIA RFID Skills Certification Development Initiative Advances to Next Phase: Survey to validate work of subject matter experts group launches today ...

CompTIA enters its survey phase to support understanding of RFID skills which will be used in the development of certification materials ...

... "Efforts by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a new professional certification of radio frequency identification (RFID) skills advanced to the next phase today with the launch of a survey to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities individuals should have to be proficient in the technology. The CompTIA RFID+ Blueprint Survey builds on the work earlier this month of a committee of RFID subject matter experts who are helping CompTIA develop the content of the certification exam. The CompTIA RFID+ certification will validate an RFID technologist’s knowledge and skills in the areas of installation, maintenance, repair, and upkeep of hardware and software functionality of RFID products. " ...


CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

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Thursday, June 16, 2005

RFID Enabling Systems: Collaborative Research

RFID Enabling Systems: Collaborative Research: Telcordia Collaborates with Hong Kong Innovation and Technology Commission for Research and Development Center Program ...

... "Telcordia researchers will work with scientists from the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), which hosts the ITC's R&D Centers to develop next-generation technologies in the areas of wireless communications, multimedia content management and collaboration, security, telematics and RFID enabling systems. Developments from the research will help advance the technological growth of the burgeoning Hong Kong region and contribute to the global transformation of the information networking and communications industry. " ...


Telcordia Technologies, Inc. is a leading global provider of telecommunications network software and services for IP, wireline, wireless, and cable. As the industry continuously evolves, Telcordia is focused on being the undisputed transformation partner for its customers. By delivering flexible, standards-based software solutions and consulting services that optimize complex network and business support systems, Telcordia helps customers transform their business while aggressively reducing costs and growing revenues. Telcordia is headquartered in Piscataway, N.J, with offices throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Central and Latin America.

The Innovation and Technology Commission was established on 1 July 2000 with the mission to spearhead Hong Kong's drive to become a world class, knowledge-based economy. The Commission works closely with other government departments, the industrial and business sectors, tertiary institutions and industry support organizations, with an aim to build a solid foundation for innovation and technology development and facilitate international trade, through supporting applied research and development, facilitating technology ventures, providing technological infrastructure, developing human capital and promoting internationally accepted standards and conformity assessment services.

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Tuesday, June 14, 2005

RFID Policy Summit DC

RFID Policy Summit DC: Washington, DC RFID Summit Focuses on Business and Policy Issues: Experts Discuss Need for Harmonized Global Standards and Smart Data Security Policies: Global Leader in RFID Applications Aims to Advance the U.S. Policy Dialogue, Educate Washington Policymakers and Influencers ...

SAP sponsors an RFID policy summit in DC in collaboration with the US Chamber of Commerce to educate leaders on the opportunity offered by adoption of RFID technology and to identify policy implications that need to be addressed ...

... "Building on its core commitment to help customers improve efficiency and competitiveness, the world’s leading provider of business software solutions, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), today co-hosts a global policy summit in Washington, DC, that will focus on the significant opportunities presented by radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, as well as concerns that are hindering its adoption. The summit—cosponsored by SAP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Chamber Foundation—brings together senior leaders of government, business and independent advocacy groups for a high-level discussion of RFID’s business and policy implications, including the many ways that RFID can boost economic competitiveness, global trade and security. The summit will also address the need for harmonized global RFID standards and smart data security and privacy policies that protect consumers and allow rapid innovation. " ...


SAP has been conducting RFID research since 1998 and is a driving force in developing and implementing business applications of RFID technology. The company supports the development of globally harmonized, industry-driven standards such as those set forth by EPCglobal Inc™, an initiative of leading research institutes and global organizations. SAP is an active member of EPCglobal, participating in three action groups. SAP was also a founding member of EPCglobal’s forerunner, the Auto-ID Center at MIT.

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Monday, June 13, 2005

RFID Eduction Program Established ...

RFID Eduction Program Established: DeVry University Launches Corporate Education Program for Emerging Radio Frequency Identification Market: Curriculum Development Agreement with RFID Technical Institute Establishes DeVry's Center for Corporate Education as Leader in RFID Education for Industry and Government ...

DeVry establishes RFID Education Program with the first offering of an RFID foundation course ...

... "DeVry University, one of North America's leading career-oriented institutions for business, technology and management education, today announced an agreement between its Center for Corporate Education and RFID Technical Institute, Inc. (RTI), a global education services company based in Cambridge, Mass., to offer corporate education and training in the emerging field of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). DeVry's Center for Corporate Education will begin offering both day and evening courses at its Arlington, Va., and North Brunswick, N.J., campuses in July, state approval pending. The first to be offered is a 30-hour foundation course that focuses on providing business and technology professionals the basic understanding of RFID. " ...


The RFID Technical Institute, Inc. (RTI) is an international global educational services company. The company designs, develops and delivers university-level education programs, seminars and workshops, for both the private and government sectors. Staffed by experienced practitioners, educators and thought leaders in supply chain management, wireless and RFID technologies, the company's products and services address both the business and technology aspects of auto-identification systems, RFID solutions and supply chain performance improvement. Its curriculum and seminar offerings are developed in close association with end-users and standards organizations, so that students develop the relevant knowledge and skills they require in the workplace. The company's educational products and services are delivered directly to corporations and government agencies or through accredited universities, trade associations and other learning institutions.

As a service of DeVry University, the Center for Corporate Education draws on faculty, staff, curriculum and facility resources of the university to create dynamic educational programs for client companies in such areas as project management, electronics, business management, information systems management and network and communications. DeVry University, one of the largest regionally accredited, degree-granting higher education systems in North America, provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, business and management. Approximately 53,000 students are enrolled at its 75 locations that are in 21 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. The Center for Corporate Education and DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), are based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.

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Sunday, June 12, 2005

RFID Discovery Group Meeting: June 29 Arlington VA

RFID Discovery Group Meeting: June 29: Consumer Electronics Association: CEA AND JEDEC COSPONSOR DISCOVERY GROUP MEETING ON RFID: Meeting will explore existing standards, applications and new initiatives of RFID ...

... "The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) will cosponsor a Discovery Group meeting on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Standardization for Supply Chain Management on June 29, 2005 in conference room A of the CEA and JEDEC headquarters in Arlington, Va. RFID is a generic term for technologies that use radio waves to identify people or objects. It is used for everything from tracking pets to tracking equipment or goods within supply chains. All parties interested in RFID, as it relates to the electronics industry, are invited to attend. " ...


The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $121 billion in annual sales.

JEDEC is the leading developer of standards for the solid-state industry. Almost 2400 participants, appointed by some 270 companies, work together in 50 JEDEC committees to meet the needs of every segment of the industry-manufacturers and consumers alike. The publications and standards that they generate are accepted throughout the world. All JEDEC standards are available online, at no charge.

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Tuesday, June 07, 2005

RFID Reader Mobile Workforce Solutions ...

RFID Reader Mobile Workforce Solutions: Everypath and Socket Communications Partner to Deliver Integrated Solutions for the Mobile Workforce ...

Everypath's software supports RFID reader integration for mobile workforce field solutions ...

... "With the combined Everypath MTA and Socket barcode scanning solution, customers benefit from real-time product, inventory and pricing information and the ability to capture accurate data while in the field. Everypath’s MTA applications streamline and deliver data from existing databases within the network directly to handheld devices operated by employees in the field. Socket offers a variety of plug-in and cordless barcode scanning products, providing efficient alternatives to manual data entry via keyboard. Socket’s barcode scanners have been shown to be up to 50 times faster than the manual method and to dramatically improve data accuracy. Everypath MTA software supports Socket’s CF Scan Card – 5 Series, its Cordless Hand Scanner, 2D Scan Card and RFID Reader. " ...


... RFID readers and field force software solutions enable powerful mobile workforce applications.

Everypath is a leading provider of Mobile Task Automation (MTA) solutions to global 1000 companies. Customers and partners worldwide use the Everypath MTA™ to enable field representatives to capture orders, track inventory and serve customers with greater efficiency. By unleashing Everypath’s innovative technology, companies can fuse, miniaturize and adapt their enterprise information assets to help increase revenue, reduce costs and improve responsiveness. Everypath's customers include leaders such as Bayer, Biogen, E*TRADE, NTT, Smith & Nephew, Sumitomo Trust Bank, Toshiba, Wright Medical and Yamaha. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company serves customers in North America, Japan and Europe.

Socket Communications, Inc., the Mobile Connection™ Company, provides a broad range of connectivity and data collection products for mobile devices using Microsoft’s Windows Mobile, CE, XP, and Palm, RIM, and Symbian-based operating systems. These mobile devices include PDAs, Smartphones, Tablet PCs and notebooks that support standard expansion mechanisms. Socket’s Mobility Friendly™ products are feature-rich while promoting ease of use and lead the market with the smallest footprint and the most Battery Friendly® power consumption in their class. Socket’s Development Services team provides hardware developers with solutions using mobilityIC™ interface chips, KwikBlue™ modules with embedded Bluetooth® Wireless Technology, as well as other technologies implemented in Socket’s wide range of products. Socket is headquartered in Newark, California.

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Monday, June 06, 2005

RFID Technology Conference Presentation ...

Don't Gamble -- One Voice RISE! 15th Annual Meeting: RFID Technology in the Industry ...

... "Other topics of interest during the Annual Meeting include a presentation on a new technology that is directly affecting the specialty industry Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). " ...


RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)® is a national not-for-profit trade association representing producers and suppliers of specialty pesticides and fertilizers. Established in 1991, RISE serves as a resource and advocate on pesticides and fertilizers and provides current and accurate information on issues and research affecting the industry. The association also monitors legislative and regulatory issues in Washington, D.C. and in the states.

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Sunday, May 15, 2005

RFID SGTIN UID ...

Passive UHF RFID Tag Data Structure Requirements ...

... "On item packaging for items meeting the DoD criteria for assignment of UID where a serial number is used to augment a GTIN which is used for the unique RFID identification of trade items worldwide within the UCC.EAN System. " ...

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Monday, May 09, 2005

RFID SMEs Sought ...

RFID SMEs Sought: CURRENTLY SEEKING RFID SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, PHASE ONE - JOB TASK ANALYSIS ...

... CompTIA is currently seeking Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) to provide assistance in the development of an industry standard certification in the knowledge domain of RFID technologies. Assistance from SME’s is crucial in developing good quality content appropriate for the level of expertise in which the certification is being developed. In this first of three phases, CompTIA requires SME’s for the development of a Job Task Analysis research document out of which CompTIA will produce the knowledge and skills standards for RFID industry professionals. ...


For 22 years, the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), has been dedicated to advancing the growth of the information technology (IT) industry and those working within it. With more than 20,000 members in 102 countries, CompTIA is the leading global IT trade association with influence in all areas of the IT industry worldwide. Headquartered in Chicago, CompTIA also has offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Ottawa, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto and Washington, D.C.

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Monday, April 18, 2005

RFID Certification Initiative ...

Industry Support Grows for CompTIA RFID Certification Initiative ...

... "Six organizations with leadership positions in the radio frequency identification (RFID) market are contributing their expertise to efforts by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a vendor-neutral RFID certification, the association announced today." ...

Support builds in industry for RFID certification ...

CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

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Saturday, April 09, 2005

Responsible RFID: Is Item Level Necessary?

Implementing RFID Responsibly, Calling for a Technology Assessment: Testimony submitted to the Federal Trade Commission RFID Workshop, Washington, D.C. by Beth Givens, Director Privacy Rights Clearinghouse ...

... "Can many of the benefits of RFID be accomplished without resorting to the placement of a unique identifier, called the Electronic Product Code (EPC), on each and every consumer product that is released into the marketplace? For example, one benefit of RFID that has been touted is to label toxic materials contained inside computer products, such as components containing lead or nickel-cadmium. This application of RFID could make it much easier to separate out such materials when they are headed for the landfill. Yet, such materials do not need the fully unique identifier, only a generic tag that emits the code for lead or for nickel-cadmium. There may be many other ways to benefit from the RFID technology without embedding unique identifiers on each and every product, right down to each individual can of Coke, for example." ...

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Monday, April 04, 2005

RFID World Asia 2005 Coming This Month ...

RFID World Asia 2005

... "The 2nd annual RFID World Asia 2005, held in conjunction with Cards Asia 2005, is a dedicated regional exhibition and conference bringing together leading RFID vendors to showcase the latest applications to trade buyers. Over three days, from April 27 to 29 at Suntec Singapore, it is designed to give leaders from both Global 1000 companies and midsize enterprises a deeper understanding of the latest advances in RFID and the benefits and challenges the technology presents. " ...

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Monday, March 21, 2005

Pfizer RFID Program Discussed at 3rd Annual Pricing, Reimbursement and Parallel Trade 2005 ...

3rd Annual Pricing, Reimbursement and Parallel Trade 2005

... "Pfizer will address the company's latest proposal to implement the new RFID technology in all their products, to facilitate parallel trade in a more secured environment and to avoid counterfeiting in developing countries. " ...

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Sunday, March 20, 2005

RFID SST UDAP Integrated ...

Menendez

... "SST is an initiative to improve container security, utilizing a collection of interoperable technologies, ranging from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) electronic seals and readers, GPS tracking systems, sensor and biometric technologies and gamma-ray image scanners - all seamlessly linked to software through the Universal Data Appliance Protocol (UDAP). Initially funded and driven by the world's largest port operators, SST is closely coordinated with the U.S. Customs Container Security Initiative (CSI), Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Transportation Security Agency's (TSA) maritime security initiatives, such as Operation Safe Commerce. " ...

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RFID Radio Sensor Seals ...

U.S. TDA: Current Press Release

... "The company provides real-time visibility solutions for the supply chain by integrating its unique SmartChain software platform and applications with all types of automatic identification technologies, especially radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, such as radio sensor seals, often called E-Seals." ...

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Wednesday, March 09, 2005

RFID Trade System

Concepts and Recommendations for ITDS

... "Key features of the Prototype are commercial transaction level information for all shipments, standard data elements and definitions, pre-arrival processing, Radio Frequency Identification Devices mounted on conveyances to provide advance notice of arrival, paperless transactions, and UN/EDIFACT communication protocol. Although the prototype would be limited in scope, the concepts that would be tested are a reflection of the full scale data system envisioned by this report. " ...

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CompTIA Drives RFID Certification Through Industry Leaders ...

CompTIA RFID Certification: Six Leading Organizations in RFID Market Join CompTIA ...

CompTIA builds market alliance around RFID education and certification ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ...

... Six organizations at the forefront of the radio frequency identification (RFID) market are working with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a vendor-neutral certification in the technology, the association announced today. ...


CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

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Tuesday, March 08, 2005

RFID Smart Container Program Enables Maritime Logistics ...

RFID Smart Container Program Enables Maritime Logistics: South Korean Government Selects Networked RFID and Software ...

Savi and LG form alliance to support the succesful delivery of the Smart Container program which will RFID-enable maritime logistics ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Savi Technology and strategic alliance partner LG CNS have begun implementation of Savi's software and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solution at the ...

... Through a program sponsored by the South Korean government to improve the efficiency and security of international cargo container shipments, Savi Technology and strategic alliance partner LG CNS have begun implementation of Savi's software and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solution at the Port of Busan - the world's third largest container port. Savi Technology is a leading provider of RFID supply chain solutions and LG CNS is the market leader in the Korean IT Service market. Launched last December and planned through summer, the "Smart Container" program is being funded by the South Korean Government. The project, called "RFID-enabled Maritime Logistics," is aimed at deploying advanced, proven RFID technologies and solutions to enhance the efficiency and security of global trade with South Korea. ...


With over 15 years experience, Savi is a proven leader in RFID solutions for the management and security of supply chain assets, shipments and consignments. Savi's integrated RFID hardware and software solutions drive business value, such as reducing supply chain assets, inventory and operational costs. The company tailors its solutions to the defense, commercial supply chain asset management and global supply chain visibility and security markets. Savi's solutions meet the supply chain needs of defense and government organizations, global shippers, manufacturers, retailers, and suppliers as well as service providers such as terminal operators, asset owners and third-party logistics providers. Founded in 1989, Savi Technology is privately held, with headquarters in Sunnyvale, Calif., and offices in Washington D.C., London, Singapore, Johannesburg, and Melbourne.

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Monday, February 28, 2005

RFID Industry Certification Training ...

RFID Industry Certification Training: OTA Training, LLC Joins With CompTIA to Design and Develop RFID ...

Industry certification in RFID technology is developing through the CompTIA organization ...

From PR Web (press release), WA ... OTA Training, LLC (OTA) the leading provider of vendor-neutral Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Training and ...

... OTA Training, LLC (OTA) the leading provider of vendor-neutral Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Training and Certification, is pleased to announce that it is working with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), an international IT trade association based in suburban Chicago that supports IT technology professionals worldwide, to define and develop an RFID industry certification program. OTA will contribute its proprietary RFID courseware to assist CompTIA in creating a vendor-neutral RFID certification. Students who have completed OTA’s training will have the option of taking the CompTIA certification exam at the end of the OTA training and certification course or will receive a voucher to take the exam at a later time. ...


OTA Training offers RFID training and certification that covers RFID systems from a high-level, executive perspective to a detailed, systems approach for implementing RFID. The three-day systems approach is a series of ‘hands-on’ sessions that allow students to put into practice the information presented, in a working RFID test facility, simulating real-world conditions. Both OTA’s single-day Manager’s Perspective course and the three-day Systems Approach to RFID Implementation courseware increase an RFID team's ability to navigate through the complexity of RFID technology. OTA provides state-of-the art training materials, facilities, tools, continuing education and support that lead to success outside of the classroom. OTA Training, LLC is based in Dallas, Texas, and offers RFID training courses around the globe. Any course can be customized to fit a company's requirements and can be conducted at the company location.

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China RFID Event ...

China RFID Event: BearingPoint, Texas Instruments, OATSystems, webMethods and Zebra ...

Leaders in the RFID solutions space are hosting stakeholders from China to support learning and awareness of RFID technology, since China is responsible for such a significant amount of global trade and logistics in the retail supply chain ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Government and Industry Leaders Forging Relationships With US for RFID Adoption WHAT: Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, driven by global ...

... Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, driven by global retailer mandates, such as those from Wal-mart, Tesco, Albertson's and the U.S. Department of Defense, will eventually make its way into the warehouses and distribution centers of China. Well over 70 percent of the more than $200 billion worth of goods imported into the U.S. from the Pacific Rim each year comes from China. And this figure is growing. BearingPoint, Inc., Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN), OATSystems, Inc., Zebra Technologies Corporation and webMethods will host a delegation of leading government and business leaders, including the Chinese Government's Ministry of Information and Industry, EPCglobal China and AIM China, interested in learning more about RFID technology, standards and supply chain applications. ...


Members of the delegation are also available on March 2-3, 2005 at The China Pavilion at RFID World, Gaylord Texas Resort in Grapevine, Texas.

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Saturday, February 26, 2005

RFID Wireless Security at Egov Conference ...

RFID Wireless Security at Egov Conference: AirDefense President and CEO Anil Khatod to Speak at E-Gov ...

E-Gov Conference covers RFID security ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... in anywhere, anytime wireless security, today announced that President and CEO Anil Khatod will speak at the E-Gov Institute's Wireless/RFID Conference on ...


... AirDefense, the leader in anywhere, anytime wireless security, today announced that President and CEO Anil Khatod will speak at the E-Gov Institute's Wireless/RFID Conference on Wednesday, March 2 from 2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. The conference is being held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, Washington, DC. Khatod will join a panel of distinguished executives in a discussion entitled "Wireless LAN Security." The panel discussion will focus on effective strategies for protecting wireless LANs and benchmarks for securing wireless infrastructures. The panel's moderator is John Banghart, director of benchmark services at the Center for Internet Security. ...


AirDefense is the market leader in anywhere, anytime wireless intrusion prevention. The company's products provide the most advanced solutions for rogue wireless detection, policy enforcement and intrusion protection both inside and outside an organization's four walls. AirDefense's enterprise-class products scale to support everything from single offices to organizations with hundreds of locations. Founded in 2001, AirDefense is based in Alpharetta, GA and services hundreds of government agencies and blue chip corporations.

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Homeland Security RFID Fact Sheet ...

Homeland Security RFID Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet on Radio Frequency Identification Technology

Homeland Security develops fact-sheet, or position paper, on the role of RFID in the US VISIT program ...

From Department of Homeland Security (press release) ... Radio frequency (RFID) identification technology refers to wireless systems that allow a device to read information contained in a wireless device or “tag ...

... US VISIT is exploring the use of RFID technology as a tool that will better enable the program to fulfill its goals, which are to enhance the security of our citizens and visitors, facilitate legitimate travel and trade to and from the United States, ensure the integrity of our immigration system and protect the privacy of our visitors. RFID technology can improve the ability to match entries to exits without impacting processing time at the land borders and record arrivals and departures of a visitor in pedestrian and vehicle lanes – rapidly, accurately and reliably. It will also allow US VISIT to detect a visitor’s tag and provide the primary inspection process with information and a mechanism for establishing an accurate and timely record of exits without slowing a traveler through the process. Finally, RFID can also provide solutions that are not invasive and that protect the privacy of visitors.

Overview: As US VISIT moves toward improving the automated entry-exit system at the nation’s land border ports of entry, RFID technology offers a potential solution for an entry-exit operation that better facilitates legitimate travel and trade. Radio frequencies emanating from RFID tags are far below the levels that could cause any harm to human health and below the typical ambient radio frequencies most people are exposed to in the United States on a daily basis from devices such as TVs and radios. Like these other devices, RFID tags and readers are regulated and their safety is certified by the Federal Communications Commission. ...


US-VISIT continues to test technologies that will help it better achieve its mission to enhance security of our citizens and visitors while facilitating legitimate travel and trade across our borders.

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Homeland Security RFID Fact Sheet ...

Homeland Security RFID Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet on Radio Frequency Identification Technology

Homeland Security develops fact-sheet, or position paper, on the role of RFID in the US VISIT program ...

From Department of Homeland Security (press release) ... Radio frequency (RFID) identification technology refers to wireless systems that allow a device to read information contained in a wireless device or “tag ...

... US VISIT is exploring the use of RFID technology as a tool that will better enable the program to fulfill its goals, which are to enhance the security of our citizens and visitors, facilitate legitimate travel and trade to and from the United States, ensure the integrity of our immigration system and protect the privacy of our visitors. RFID technology can improve the ability to match entries to exits without impacting processing time at the land borders and record arrivals and departures of a visitor in pedestrian and vehicle lanes – rapidly, accurately and reliably. It will also allow US VISIT to detect a visitor’s tag and provide the primary inspection process with information and a mechanism for establishing an accurate and timely record of exits without slowing a traveler through the process. Finally, RFID can also provide solutions that are not invasive and that protect the privacy of visitors.

Overview: As US VISIT moves toward improving the automated entry-exit system at the nation’s land border ports of entry, RFID technology offers a potential solution for an entry-exit operation that better facilitates legitimate travel and trade. Radio frequencies emanating from RFID tags are far below the levels that could cause any harm to human health and below the typical ambient radio frequencies most people are exposed to in the United States on a daily basis from devices such as TVs and radios. Like these other devices, RFID tags and readers are regulated and their safety is certified by the Federal Communications Commission. ...


US-VISIT continues to test technologies that will help it better achieve its mission to enhance security of our citizens and visitors while facilitating legitimate travel and trade across our borders.

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Thursday, February 24, 2005

RFID Supply Chain Mandates Drive Growth ...

RFID Supply Chain Mandates Drives Growth: G-Log Grows Annual Revenue by More Than 15 Percent; Names Former ...

Logistics software growth is attributed to the pace of RFID mandates and other market drivers, such as secure supply chains ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... "Our growth can be attributed to issues such as global trade management, supply chain security, and RFID mandates that are seriously challenging companies ...

... G-Log, the leading provider of global logistics and transportation software, announced today that it posted record revenues for the end of the fourth quarter 2004, highlighted by annual revenue growth of more than 15 percent compared with 2003. Also today, the company announced it has appointed L. Michael Shelton as senior vice president of global sales operations. A former senior executive at Ryder where he drove record net sales growth for its largest division, Shelton is widely recognized for his strong leadership and customer-centric approach. Shelton will lead G-Log's worldwide sales initiatives and spearhead acquisition of additional Global 2000 customers. ...


G-Log is the leading provider of global logistics and transportation software for enterprises and logistics service providers. The G-Log Web-native solution keeps goods in motion through the supply chain in all modes and across all geographies within a single system. G-Log's clients are reducing cycle times, inventory levels, and total transportation costs while satisfying their customers' demands for real-time information and on-time deliveries. The G-Log solution provides a broad range of services in the transportation market, including optimization, order entry, procurement, supply chain event management (SCEM), visibility, track and trace, freight payment, and historical analysis. Recognized as a "Best of the Web" company by Forbes, G-Log clients include Big Lots, Brown Shoe, DuPont, Exel, Family Dollar Stores, Giant Eagle, Halliburton, Kuehne & Nagel, Rohm and Haas, Stonepath Group, Tesco, Toll Solutions, Total Logistic Control, UPM, and Volvo Logistics.

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Monday, February 21, 2005

RFID Technology Future

The Committee on Energy and Commerce, Mr. William Galione, Vice President and General Manager Marketing and Sales Americas, Philips Semiconductors, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology: What the Future Holds for Commerce, Security, and the Consumer, Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection ...

... "Adoption of RFID technologies is spearheading revolutionary gains in supply chain management, allowing businesses to improve supply chain logistics and customer service. Major retailers -- including co-panelist Wal-Mart and other organizations such as the Department of Defense -- that manage huge inventories are leading the supply chain transition to RFID technology. The Wireless Data Research Group predicts that the RFID market for hardware, software, and services is expected to increase by a 23 percent compound annual growth rate worldwide from more than $1 billion in 2003 to about $3 billion in 2007. According to analyst firm IDC, RFID spending for the U.S. retail supply chain will grow from $91.5 million in 2003 to nearly $1.3 billion in 2008. This increase is due in large part to the mandates by leading retailers and the U.S. government to incorporate the technology, and also to increasing RFID adoption in many other application areas. A recent report by AMR Research on the supply chain results achieved by early adopters of RFID technology in the retail and consumer packaged goods arena showed cost savings of 5 percent of sales. This included savings of 1 percent of sales due to reductions in product loss. The retailers also reduced their expenses by 65 percent in the receipt of goods arena and 25 percent in stocking. RFID tracking of pallets and shipping cases -- from the manufacturer, to the warehouse, to the distribution center, to the final destination -- is expected to deliver increased efficiency, more timely and accurate management of inventory, greater responsiveness to product recalls, and reductions in theft and counterfeit goods entering the retail arena. Pharmaceutical companies are also planning to use RFID systems to ensure the quality of their goods. " ...

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Sunday, February 20, 2005

RFID Standards China Marketplace ...

Standards in Trade Workshop Program - NIST

... "2005 Standards In Trade (SIT) Workshop: RFID Standards in the Changing Marketplace - China

Proposed Date: July 2005

Location: NIST, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Overview: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) standards are becoming an increasingly significant issue in the marketplace. This workshop will address current RFID developments and standards issues in China and the U.S.

Workshop Objectives

Recognizing the potential of RFID technology in enabling global trade and the role of standards and conformity assessment in ensuring global interoperability, the objectives of this workshop are:

To understand the role and authority of relevant agencies and organizations involved in RFID standards development and conformity assessment activities;
To identify potential areas for future collaboration related to the development of RFID standards and conformity assessment; and
To enable discussions on standards, standards development and conformity assessment related to RFID. " ...

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Tuesday, February 15, 2005

RFID Basics and Beyond ...

RFID Basics and Beyond: Expanded Packaging Trade Show Coming to Atlanta; Design & ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Among the topics are: Creating a Sensational New Brand or Revitalizing an Old One, RFID: The Basics and Beyond, Design Tools and Techniques, and Automation. ...

... SouthPack, the biennial southeast packaging show, will this year expand to include Design & Manufacturing South and PLASTEC South features in the Georgia World Congress Center. The April 13-14 show is projected to include more than 600 companies serving the vast southeast packaging, design & manufacturing, and plastics industries. ...

The RFID Basics and Beyond, Design Tools and Techniques, and Automation ...

Produced and managed by Canon Communications LLC, SouthPack, Design & Manufacturing South and PLASTEC South are part of the company's worldwide family of trade events.

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