Although RFID (radiofrequency identification) is far from being perfect, it has its benefits, which can outweigh its flaws for many companies. Each tag has to be installed on items a company wishes to ...
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) run the automation systems that operate many assembly lines and conveyors in distribution centers. With the introduction of RFID, it’s critical to link tag data ...
Retail and pharmacy – two very different industries that, on the surface, might not appear to have much in common. However, the two fields have found a use for an emerging technology to solve very ...
For manufacturers, the efficient handling and management of work- in-process (WIP) goods is critical for maintaining competitiveness and meeting customer demands. While enterprise resource planning ...
Modern conveniences such as self-checkout and contactless payments are often taken for granted. Because of this, it’s natural to overlook the critical technology that makes such everyday efficiencies ...
Editor’s Note: This article is an excerpt from one of RetailWire’s recent online discussions. Each business morning on RetailWire.com, retail industry execs get plugged in to the latest news and ...