RFID JOURNAL - News for the Week of May 17, 2004

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News for the week of May 17

• Companies Show RFID Reluctance
• Intel Demos RFID-Enabled Projects
• Big Blue Puts Stamp on RFID
• Wal-Mart Calls for Collaboration
• Using RFID to Rebuild Auto Parts
• EPCglobal US Names New President
• RedPrairie Launches RFID Bundle
• RFID News Roundup

Featured Story
• Driving Change in the Auto Industry

Opinion
• The Importance of Standardization

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Companies Show RFID Reluctance
A survey of U.S. and European executives reveals that many firms are slow to deploy the technology and are leery of its benefits. Full Story >

Intel Demos RFID-Enabled Projects
The semiconductor maker shows off prototypes that explore potential uses of RFID in healthcare, business and consumer applications. Full Story >

Big Blue Puts Stamp on RFID
IBM’s Business Consulting Services will manage a multiyear project using tagged mail to measure the effectiveness of 23 of the world’s biggest postal systems. Full Story >

Wal-Mart Calls for Collaboration
Senior executives speaking at the Retail Systems event in Chicago this week said they want to work collaboratively with suppliers and other retailers to generate industry-wide RFID benefits. Full Story >

Using RFID to Rebuild Auto Parts
A Dallas-based automotive-component remanufacturer has been testing a passive-tag RFID system to identify rebuilt items and prevent packaging and shipping errors. Full Story >

EPCglobal US Names New President
Dicki Lulay has resigned as president of EPCglobal US, and Michael Meranda has been named her successor. Full Story >

RedPrairie Launches RFID Bundle
Supply chain solutions provider launches a package of RFID software and services to speed compliance with retailer requirements. Full Story >

RFID News Roundup
NEC moves into the RFID market; LXE unveils handheld EPC reader; EasyEPC to hold intensive EPC course; NJM/CLI offers RFID label applicator. Full Story >

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Featured Story

Driving Change in the Auto Industry
Car makers have been among the leaders in using RFID technology, but there is still plenty of untapped potential, as the industry moves toward adopting passive technology and in-vehicle systems. Premium Content >

Opinion

The Importance of Standardization
The process of standardizing technology and ways of conducting business is messy and time-consuming, but it’s vitally important. Full Story >

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