The public transport sector is one of the fastest growing markets for smart card and security ICs. Ticketing is also the most frequently added function to multi-application cards such as dual-interface payment or identification cards. All over the world, transport providers are challenged to put easy, affordable, secure and environmentally sound public transport services in…
France sporting goods retailer Decathlon said，last year their sales increased by 11% and thanks to the RFID technology deployed by 951 stores and 43 warehouses (Logistics Center). Decathlon RFID project leader Jean-Marc Lieby said the company also reduced the rate of 9% loss of goods. At present, most of the stores using RFID technology at…
Manual Inventory Snapshots Due to the competitive nature of the retail industry, the average retailer tends to be averse to risk, operating their business with slim gross margins and keeping a close eye on expenses. This tendency often leads retailers to pursue the lowest barrier to entry into RFID by simply trading handheld barcode readers…
Overall, RFID technology enables businesses to automate labor-intensive processes, authenticate and safeguard their goods, and achieve both real-time inventories and asset visibility. The primary benefit of RFID tags over barcodes is the simultaneous and automatic reading of multiple RFID tags, while barcodes must be visible and scanned manually one-by-one. RFID tags can be read or…
Using RFID to improve and modernize inventory and warehouse management is not something new. However, with the expertise of SSI, implementing RFID in inventory and warehouse management is never easier than before. What can RFID helps? RFID Warehouse Shelves Storage areas Dock door Container yard RFID Pallet Tracking RFID Container Management Trailers Management Forklifts Management…
As the world becomes increasingly digital and brand partnerships are the mainstay of live events, organisers are tasked with finding innovative ways to connect brands with their audiences. Brand partners are now looking to amplify interactive sponsorships with measureable results, as traditional activations such as product sampling, logo and ad placements fail to provide the…
In India, it is traditional for babies to wear black thread necklaces as good luck charms for health and good fortune. Now Khushi Baby, an organization hoping to help resolve vaccination issues is using similar necklaces combined with NFC technology to revolutionize medical care for children. Families in rural India face several problems regarding childhood…