Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) might just be the next big thing in retail. RFID, an electronic device, small enough to remain undetected by the average consumer, can be discretely attached to an item and allows retailers to uniquely identify a product in the same manner as a barcode. The advantages and possibilities of RFID however,…
Container Centralen, CC, is Denmark and Netherland based pooling operator providing returnable transport item services for horticulture, retail and logistics. CC Container, CC’s container type for flower transportation, is the single standard method for transporting flowers and plants throughout Europe. 3.5 million CC Containers are used by more than 23 000 customers in their logistics…
Some European municipalities have begun to experiment with embedding radio frequency identification (RFID) tags into trash and recycling bins in an effort to boost recycling and reduce waste. Interest in these kinds of systems in the U.S. appears to be growing. “It has matured to the point where UHF (ultra-high frequency) has become a dominant…
1. Stop Party Crashers & Protect Your Revenue Party crashers are a burden and liability to your profitability and security. Identify authorized guests with customized wristbands specific to each event and each type of attendee (VIPs, performers, general, etc.). 2. Help Prevent Counterfeits Your security staff will have the upper hand spotting any fakes when…
Switzerland’s Foundation of Valais in Favor of Mentally Handicapped Persons (FOVAHM) has been employing radio frequency identification technology to simplify the process that its mentally handicapped job trainees use to launder linens and clothing belonging to individuals enrolled in FOVAHM’s programs. The FOVAHM foundation provides job-training workshops for people with disabilities. The association houses and…
Sport Zone, the largest sports retailer in Portugal, will begin to deploy RFID to all of its 120 stores in September. After a successful pilot at two stores, Sport Zone expects to enhance supply chain management and improve the overall retail customer experience. Sports Zone, Avery Dennison and Tyco Retail Solutions launched a pilot program…
Dubbed ‘the greatest show on snow’, Snowbombing takes place in the Austrian town of Mayrhofen and welcomes over 6,000 festival-goers for a week of world-class music and snow sports. Following on from last year’s success of taking Snowbombing fully Cashless for the first time, Intellitix once again deployed a bespoke system across the entire festival…