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RFID has received lots of publicity but real life supply chain applications have been thin on the ground. Two new reports show where the technology is being put to practical use.

Microlise has released an in-vehicle tracking unit, which includes a GPRS modem with EDGE capability, which increases the speed of data communications transfer.

Unitech has released the PA600, a PDA which it says is one of the most lightweight mobile computers on the market.

Kiabi, the French value-clothing retailer, has rolled out Manhattan’s Warehouse Management for Open Systems across its distribution centres at Mâcon, Villeneuve d’Ascq, Dourges and Madrid in Spain.

Channel and Mobile Solutions has launched a proof of delivery system aimed at the courier and logistics industry.

Introduced by British Airways as part of an efficiency drive for servicing Boeing 747s and 777s, Cribmaster provides visibility for all maintenance, repair and operations stock – thousands of different items.