Contributed Editorial

71. Guest Column: Accuracy - Certain Is The New Estimated
    5/3/2009
    Today, there are new technologies available that raise the standards of accuracy. Estimation-based solutions used to be the gold standard. They gave users a rough idea of where a piece of equipment or person was located. But, the new buzzword is “certainty based” – technology that has been developed to make true accuracy much more of a reality. True accuracy means that when the RTLS provides the location of a person or asset, the location information is absolutely certain and does not rely on estimates. By Ari Naim, CEO, CenTrak
72. Mobile RFID: Human Intervention In An Automated World
    4/23/2009
    Although RFID is often used as a way to automate and increase the efficiency and accuracy of existing processes, there are usually a handful of exceptions and special cases that have to be dealt through other processes. Perhaps that is why even factory processing lines have diverting arms and stack-off areas. In the real-world not everything works out quite as planned. As we try to divide and sub-divide all of our existing processes into neat and tidy use-cases, inevitably there will be some scenarios that have not been accounted for that contradict the defined norm. By Wayne Pau, Principal Consultant for RFID, Sybase
73. Mobile RFID: Human Intervention In An Automated World
    4/23/2009
    Although RFID is often used as a way to automate and increase the efficiency and accuracy of existing processes, there are usually a handful of exceptions and special cases that have to be dealt through other processes. Perhaps that is why even factory processing lines have diverting arms and stack-off areas. In the real-world not everything works out quite as planned. As we try to divide and sub-divide all of our existing processes into neat and tidy use-cases, inevitably there will be some scenarios that have not been accounted for that contradict the defined norm. By Wayne Pau, Principal Consultant for RFID, Sybase
74. Track-And-Trace Transforms How Manufacturers Think About The Supply Chain
    4/2/2009
    Pressures to comply with government and private sector regulations have driven RFID (radio frequency identification) adoption among manufacturers. While state- and retailer-generated regulations lack the ability to fully streamline supply chains, many industries are looking to the federal government to set national standards with the ultimate goal of a safe, secure, and efficient global supply chain. By Andre Pino, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Acsis, Inc.
75. Guest Column: Track-And-Trace Transforms How Manufacturers Think About The Supply Chain
    4/2/2009
    Pressures to comply with government and private sector regulations have driven RFID (radio frequency identification) adoption among manufacturers. While state- and retailer-generated regulations lack the ability to fully streamline supply chains, many industries are looking to the federal government to set national standards with the ultimate goal of a safe, secure, and efficient global supply chain. By Andre Pino, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Acsis, Inc.
76. U.S. Food Safety: Will Food Track-And-Trace Finally Take Off?
    3/23/2009
    Some large agricultural companies have already embraced the idea of field-to-fork (or at least field-to-processing plant) traceability to limit the size of product recalls, protect brand image and, incidentally, safeguard the public. Many of these companies own or control the production or output in other countries and could, therefore, adopt a track-and-trace methodology for their local businesses without the need for local government regulation or cooperation. By Bert Moore, Editor, AIM Global
77. Guest Column: U.S. Food Safety — Will Food Track-And-Trace Finally Take Off?
    3/23/2009
    Some large agricultural companies have already embraced the idea of field-to-fork (or at least field-to-processing plant) traceability to limit the size of product recalls, protect brand image and, incidentally, safeguard the public. Many of these companies own or control the production or output in other countries and could, therefore, adopt a track-and-trace methodology for their local businesses without the need for local government regulation or cooperation. By Bert Moore, Editor, AIM Global
78. RFID: Curbing Shrink In A Tight Economy
    2/12/2009
    According to the Global Retail Theft Barometer, retailers experienced total shrinkage of $105B in 2008. With today's economy, these numbers are likely to grow. Curbing supply chain and in-store shrink should be a major initiative for retailers -- and identifying its source is the first step. By Bert Moore, Editor, AIM Global
79. TCO: A Glaring Comparison Of Four Tagging Strategies
    11/25/2008
    When faced with the task of selecting a method for encoding and applying RFID tags, you have a range of options including automatic and manually applied tags. Automated solutions are capital intensive, manual methods are labor intensive. This paper shows that mobile encoding solutions require minimal capital and minimal labor. By Clarke McAllister, Chief Technology Officer, ADASA Inc.
80. Validating RFID In A Clinical Environment: Part 1
    11/25/2008
    The project is not about a technology looking for a problem to solve, but rather involves the thorough evaluation of clinical challenges, allowing for solutions based on specific requirements and matching an array of technologies that can deliver high value. Once the initial study is completed, Shipcom, in collaboration with Keesler’s project team, will recommend four specific applications to be approved by Keesler’s executive committee. The goal is to select applications that provide the maximum evaluation across the enterprise. By John Shoemaker and Scott Cobb, Shipcom Wireless