Identity, Security, Payments, Biometrics, Smart Cards and Authentication News

Smart-Shelf Redux?

Thursday, March 23, 2006
Procter & Gamble has implemented the retail industry’s first RFID system capable of tracking inventory cases throughout the supply chain directly to the store shelf. P&G believes that by using the Vue Technology-developed technology to improve the visibility of its inventory it can reduce out-of-stocks, shrinkage and supply chain costs while improving its marketing campaigns.”

SkyRFID Inc. announced the availability of its RFID enabled weapons, tactical gear and parts solution for small, large and multisite armories.

The Web-based weapons management solution from SkyRFID uses RFID cards for secure access to the facility and RFID tags to track weapons, parts and tactical gear. The Internet-based software offers real-time location and enables users to view reports and full details on all weapons in the system wherever they are.

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Checkpoint Systems launched an expanded portfolio of solutions commissioned for large-scale RFID deployments across apparel brands and their retail partners, as well as closed-loop apparel retailers and department stores.

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UPM RFID announced the new UPM Web ultra-high frequency (UHF) and UPM Trap near field (NF) UHF inlays based on the Monza RFID chip from Impinj.

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CVS/pharmacy is looking to bring its ExtraCare loyalty rewards system to smart phones, according to the Chain Drug Review.

The pharmacy chain has a mobile app in the works that will allow CVS customers to store their ExtraCare card information on their smart phones, enabling them to collect and redeem rewards by presenting their phone at the point of sale.

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Teijin Fibers Limited will be launching its digital smart shelf-management system incorporating Cell Form, the company’s two-dimensional data-communication sheet, ultra-high frequency (UHF) RFID reader and compatible tags.

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A new study reveals the market for RFID transponders, readers, software and services will generate more than $70.5 billion from 2012 to the end of 2017.

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