GS1 is a non-profit, global organization that creates and maintains global standards for business-to-business and supply chain communication. In essence, a standard is created so that when a barcod...
Read More

Introduction Even though we are moving from a paper-filled workplace to a digital, mostly paper-free future, some businesses and organizations are still required to keep original documents on hand...
Read More

Originally published 5/18/2021; Updated 3/11/2025 Mobile Computers are not new devices, but they can be intimidating for businesses to purchase because of the cost, number of options, and ambiguity s...
Read More

This is a two-part article that touches on the many ways that RFID is used to identify and manage wine, beer, and spirits. Part one discusses specifically using UHF RFID to track and manage alcohol...
Read More

Introduction RFID plays an important role in all types of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, outpatient centers, doctor’s offices, long-term care facilities, urgent care offices, labs, te...
Read More

Logistics vs. Logistics Management Logistics is defined as the flow or movement of supplies, goods, services, and/or information within a  supply chain. When most people hear the word “logi...
Read More

Tracking laundry, garments, and uniforms with  RFID tags is one of the best ways to keep track of expensive costumes and linens. Tracking these items via RFID also helps to prevent theft wh...
Read More

Introduction Conveyor belts are used across all types of industries – from packaging and transportation to manufacturing, mining, food and beverage, and service. Typically, conveyors are used to t...
Read More

Introduction RFID’s ability to digitally identify and associate objects offers great potential for modern business applications. One area where RFID is being used in innovative ways is the museum...
Read More

Introduction The library industry uses RFID to accomplish modernized organization and improved visitor experiences. Manually managing library assets can be inaccurate and time-consuming but imp...
Read More

Article updated 04/08/2024How Walmart Uses RFID Recently announced,  Walmart's RFID mandate is a requirement for all suppliers to apply RFID labels to all incoming products. This new RFID...
Read More

Introduction The United States Department of Agriculture ( USDA) was created by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862 to manage, innovate, conserve, and improve agriculture in the United States. One...
Read More