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GS1 opens RFID test centre

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GS1 UK, the supply chain standards and solutions organisation, has opened the EPCglobal RFID Test Centre, which is designed to help organisations understand and gain the business benefits that can be achieved from RFID which include cost savings, improved

Time to talk tags

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After all the promises and false dawns, RFID is here for real. But deciding on the right strategy for your business is not straightforward. Malory Davies looks at how industry leaders are approaching the issue.

RFID boost for garment system

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Germany mail order company Klingel has installed an automated storage, tracking and sortation system from Dürkopp Fördertechnik. Based on Dürkopp’s Rolladapter with an integrated RFID device which accompanies every item from goods-in to dispatch

Active tags go on trial at motor manufacturer

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Land Rover launched a pilot programme in January to deploy an active RFID system that synchronises the delivery of auto parts from suppliers to its assembly plant in Solihull more effectively. The pilot has been made possible through a government grant ad

Technology to manage fuel

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German RFID fuel management manufacturer Hectronic has developed a system to provide accurate fuel management data. The key components do away with a manual ‘key driven’ fuel terminal using RF interaction to authorise, dispense and conclude all refuelling

Take control of your supply chain

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The concept of the supply chain execution system has grown out of the warehouse management system. There is general agreement that an SCE must cover the fundamental of receiving, inventory management, all aspects of picking, replenishment and shipping.

Integrated system gives productivity boost for retailer

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Ireland’s largest independent electrical wholesaler, Meteor Electrical, has reported significant productivity improvements following its recent implementation of Manhattan ILS: Integrated Logistics Solutions, built on Microsoft.NET. Since implementing the