HomeThomas RyanContributing EditorCoding, printing & labelingKeys to RFID successThe biggest hurdles in an RFID application seem to be those where the implementing company has the least control.Coding, printing & labelingWhen RFID succeeds, then what?Many might not agree with the premise that RFID will be widely accepted and will profoundly affect retailers and, of course, packagers that supply them with product. But, humor me; let’s look at what it might mean.Coding, printing & labelingValue in Wal-Mart's RFID trial means more work aheadWal-Mart provided proof of RFID’s value when it released study results that showed a 16% reduction in out of stocks. What was also implied is that more is needed beyond RFID technology to deliver these results.Coding, printing & labelingNew RFID consortium misses the markThe recent announcement of the formation of a new intellectual property (IP) licensing consortium sounds like the same group that lost out in seeking free/open intellectual property is trying another approach.
