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RFID technology is going to generate mountains of data about the location of pallets, cases, cartons, totes and individual products in the supply chain. Radio frequency identification (RFID) and Electronic Product Code (EPC) technologies promise to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce shrinkage by providing more accurate tracking of goods and assets throughout the chain. Speaking at Forrester Research's Executive Strategy Forum, SAP executive board member Claus Heinrich praised radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, urging suppliers and manufacturers to get on the RFID bandwagon, lest they risk being left behind with antiquated technology. The adoption of RFID technology is inevitable. Its transformational promise, huge. But the success of RFID in your business depends on your infrastructure. Here's what you need to know about RFID. Your feedback helps us in bringing the latest update on Logistics and Supply Chain to you. We welcome you to post your Suggestions and Comments on our weekly newsletter.
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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology designed to make our supply chains more efficient and safe. However, is there a risk of too much reliance on technology, causing employees to become complacent to safety and security risks? And, what are the privacy risks? The following case illustrates the failure of technology to protect the food supply chain. In addition, a serious privacy breach occurs as well... SriLankan Airlines is to operate four flights a week between Colombo and Hyderabad from February 22... NYK rebrands logistics arms Japan's NYK Line has rebranded all its logistics subsidiaries, grouping them under the uniform banner of "NYK Logistics."... U-Freight expands to Sri Lanka UPS to buy out Yamato’s share of Japanese JV Qantas to start Shanghai freight service DHL ponders moving hub to Leipzig Dragonair to launch Tokyo services UPS buys out Japanese partner Cathay Pacific to boost number of flights to Colombo
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