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Industry View: When to RFID and When to Barcode

Logistics Business Magazine

When it comes to RFID and barcoding, both technologies may have their flaws, but the benefits prevail and are thus reason enough to take a closer look at the future. The QR Code is a 2D barcode and can blur the lines a little with RFID in some situations,” explains Bradshaw. Of course, every technology has its flaws.

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Robust, Fanless Panel Industrial PC

Logistics Business Magazine

Optionally, the devices are also available with an integrated uninterruptible power supply to ensure high data and process security. Rocksmart RSC800 will be officially introduced and presented at the start of LogiMAT 2023. In the course of the year, the series will be expanded to include additional display sizes up to 32 inches.

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Connecting the dots

Automotive Logistics

The barcode – invented in 1952 – is still the industry’s lingua franca , with the use of RFID lagging far behind. Barcode technology is slow: we are reliant on third parties to carry out the scanning and report the data – which can take minutes but can also take days. Plus, when a customer asks ’Where is my car and when do I get it?’,

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What does the Logistics World of the Future look like?

Logistics Business Magazine

Richard grabbed attendees from the off by revealing he has had an RFID chip inserted into his wrist and hopes to have another in his brain in due course. Data is the oil of technology, it joins up the dots. They’re like tattoos – once you have one, you want another,” he announces). I’m not convinced. Not yet, anyway.

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Why Is It So Hard to Find Good Help These Days?

Material Handling and Logistics

In recent years, firms both large and small have launched new “Data Science” or similarly named groups. As the phenomenon of Big Data has taken hold in the private sector, many firms which as recently as 10 years ago devoted minimal resources to large scale database mining and analytics have reversed course.

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Tips to Choose the right WMS

Logistics Business Magazine

Exporting data should be easy and convenient for its users. The integration possibility with automated and robotics systems, picking technologies (voice systems, RFID, pick to light, put to light, etc.) Therefore, in the initial conversations, try to look beyond the presentations and demonstrations. is aslo essential.

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What is the Hyperconnected Era & “The Internet Of Things” and What does it Have to Do with Manufacturing & Logistics?

GlobalTranz

IoT makes use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips that “talk” to each other. Chips attached to individual items will transmit data such as identification, location, temperature, pressure, and humidity. The implication of this capability will be immense. Mobile applications extend the evolution even further.