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RFID Read/Writing Shrinks with Smallest Industrial Device

Logistics Business Magazine

SICK has launched the smallest industrial UHF RFID read/write device of its kind, the RFU610, creating new opportunities to integrate RFID track and trace capability in automated machines and mobile vehicles in warehousing, materials handling, and logistics environments.

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3 More Advanced Technology Trends in Logistics in 2016: Welcome to the Hyperconnected Logistics Industry

GlobalTranz

The shipping industry of 2016 is a gross misrepresentation of what was considered “normal” shipping practices in the 1980s or 1990s. This is due in part to significant changes and improvements in how the logistics industry perceives and responds to the demands of a growing customer base.

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RFID in the Supply Chain: Fizzling Technology or the Future of Effective SCM?

GlobalTranz

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. For many reasons, that transformation did not happen and RFID was put on the industry’s back-burner. Two Specific Examples of RFID in the Supply Chain?

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Top Technology Trends: Supply Chain 2020 – Part 1

Morai Logistics

Supply chain technology is in a state of constant advancement, especially this year, given the circumstances—here are four of the biggest tech trends in 2020. Gartner recently identified 8 technology trends for supply chains in 2020. Unlike some of the previous trends mentioned, this doesn’t refer to a specific technology.

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Dedicated Range of Labelling Printing Solutions

Logistics Business Magazine

RFID Labelling – BIXOLON will present a comprehensive selection of RFID print and encode printers, including mobile, desktop and industrial models. In addition, the XT5-40NR 4-inch (114mm) thermal transfer RFID label printer, which provides outstanding power and performance for industrial use.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS to deploy RFIDs through 100 facilities this year. UPS plans to implement its smart package initiative at 100 facilities in 2022, which will involve using RFID tags on packages to speed up throughput. RFID uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. The Czinger 21C costs $1.7

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[INFOGRAPHIC] 6 Logistics Industry Trends Set to Transform 2016 & Beyond

GlobalTranz

We have discussed how manufacturers are changing the landscape through surprising, innovative trends. Changes in manufacturing processes, which will increase production, lead to one ultimate result--the logistics industry must change. Keep an eye out on Augmented Reality as a standout from all the other logistics industry trends.

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