There was a time when a RFID tag would have been thought to have had supernatural powers although until now they have been all too fallible in the supply chain. Development of the technology means that, at last, we stand on the brink of large scale applic
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Toshiba Europe, which handles the customer-specific configuration of every laptop destined for the EMEA region, has implemented an RFID system at its plant in Regensburg, Germany.
Grocery retailer Aldi has chosen Liquid Management Solutions’ RFID based fuel monitoring system to refuel its Tamworth RDC fleet.
Minorplanet’s Vehicle Management Information System proved a life safer for a German truck driver who fell ill at the wheel.
Inchcape Shipping Services has launched a PDA Mobile compatible web site – suitable for use with Palm, Pocket PC, Smartphone, Mobile or other small screen devices.
IBS has appointed Lennart Bernard chief financial officer.
Multipart has launched its integrated systems platform – Msys.
Peter Brett Associates has invested in a package of geographic analysis and digital mapping products from MapMechanics, the specialist systems house in mobile management, scheduling and geographic information systems and data.
Whirlpool has become one of the first winners of SAP’s Manufacturing Co-Innovation Challenge, which recognises customers’ and partners’ development of composite applications.
Ronan Clinton, managing director of Heavey RF offers an alternative view on the RFID hype.