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April 01, 2008

RFID Basics: Understanding the Difference Between Bar Codes and RFID

Each Technology will Continue to have its Place, but RFID Offers a Number of Unique Advantages

TOPICS : Automatic Data Collection | RFID


March 27, 2008

From RetailWire: China Not So Cheap Anymore

Sourcing from China has become a lot more expensive, and seems to have caught some U.S. importers off guard. For some U.S. companies, the changes are squeezing margins, forcing price hikes, and leading many to scramble to find new ways to cut costs or locate new sourcing regions.

TOPICS : China

March 26, 2008

Logistics News: US Market Needs DHL to Keep Parcel Shipping Costs in Line, Industry Expert Says

Impact on Costs would be Profound if it Carrier Left US Market, ex-DHL Executive Gerry Hempstead Believes

TOPICS : Logistics costs | Logistics | Parcel shipping/parcel systems | Transportation

March 26, 2008

Supply Chain News: Dwindling Infrastructure as Industries Move Offshore Accelerates the Demise of those Trying to Remain in US or Europe

For Want of an Eyelet, the Factory was Lost, says One Shoe Producer; Heavy Automation Did Not Work for Otabo, Nor Custom Production after that

TOPICS : Manufacturing | Outsourcing/offshoring | Procurement/Supplier Management



March 25, 2008

Logistics News: Is Design-Build for Distribution Center Automation a Smart Choice (Part 2)?

No, Says Jim Barnes of EnVista -- the Goal of Selling Equipment too Often Drives Recommendations; Look for an Unbiased Consultant Instead

TOPICS : Distribution | Logistics | Material handling automation | Vendor selection | Warehouse design

March 25, 2008

RFID News: Biometrics Payment Company Ends Service, in Part as Consumer Privacy Concerns Slow Acceptance in US

Any Lessons for RFID? Customers will always Choose Convenience over Privacy, One Research Says; Where Does the Fingerprint Data Go?

TOPICS : Automatic Data Collection | RFID

March 20, 2008

From RetailWire: Test Explores Ability of RFID to Fight Shoplifters

BrainTrust Panel Discussion Question: Do you see a significant opportunity for RFID technology to help curtail shoplifting in retail stores?

TOPICS : Retail industry supply chain | RFID market size | RFID