In our Feb. 24th post I provided information about the key drivers for RFID implementation in the retail apparel market.  As a follow-up to that post, today I’m providing a link to download a very informative Motorola Solutions Industry Brief that examines the impact RFID can have on the retail fashion market.  This industry brief provides additional information about the benefits of RFID solutions and real-world case studies.  Download the Motorola Industry Brief “Retail Fashion Market RFID Solutions” to learn more.

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In past posts we’ve provided information about the growing adoption of RFID in the retail apparel market.  According to Motorola Solutions, key drivers for RFID pilots and implementations include:

• Up to 98%+ inventory accuracy on the sales floor
• Category sales increases from 4% to 14%
• Category inventory/working capital reductions of 6% to 12%
• Increased margins around .02% with faster turns
• Customer satisfaction increases due to better on shelf availability and faster check out
• Internal shrink reductions up to 40%
• Labor productivity increases. Ability to count up to 25,000 items per hour. Receiving and cycle count labor can be reduced by 80-90%
• Average 9 month ROI

Item-level RFID solutions enable retailers to “count better.”  The University of Arkansas found an average inventory accuracy of 65% without RFID.  It’s no wonder that increasing inventory accuracy is one of the primary drivers for RFID implementation.

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This new video from DecisionPoint’s partner Zebra technologies showcases the multiple uses for Zebra’s products and where they show up in people’s everyday lives.  I think this video is very interesting and shows how bar code and RFID solutions for retail, hospitality, logistics and more—truly impact customers daily experiences.

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A new market report on companiesandmarkets.com titled “Apparel RFID 2011-2021” that provides a detailed analysis and 10 year forecasts of apparel RFID, reports that apparel RFID will grow at double the rate of the overall RFID market through the next ten years.  According to the report, the RFID tagging of apparel is now the largest and fastest growing application of RFID in retailing, the retail supply chain and associated industries. The report forecasts that the market for tagging retail apparel will grow to demand 20 billion RFID tags annually in 2021.

Apparel RFID improves the tracking of inventory, prevents out-of-stocks and increases efficiency. See for yourself, check out this video from Motorola Solutions that demonstrates just how powerful retail RFID solutions are.

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In our Sept. 9^th post I provided information about the new FX9500 Fixed RFID Reader from Motorola Solutions.  Today I’d like to share this video overview from Motorola that provides more information about the FX9500.  Learn more about the high-performance platform and why the FX9500 is ideal for industrial RFID applications.

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In a previous post I provided information about the importance of selecting the appropriate RFID technology for your RFID applications.  As a follow-up to that post, today I’m providing you with an opportunity to download a Motorola Solutions white paper that examines the unique performance characteristics of the different RFID technologies and details the typical applications associated with each.

Download the white paper Choosing the Right RF Technology to Automate Your Business

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Did you know that utilizing RFID for inventory is 10 times more efficient than bar codes?  Check out the video below from Motorola Solutions to see how RFID solutions improve the efficiency and accuracy of inventory management.

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Demanding environments with high-throughput applications require RFID solutions that can keep up.  The FX9500 Fixed RFID Reader features a high-performance platform making it ideal for high volume and high throughput applications so businesses can increase efficiency and track valuable assets. Additionally, the FX9500 features a rugged design that can withstand the toughest manufacturing or warehouse environments.  Designed for applications requiring high-performance in challenging read environments the FX9500 is ideal for applications such as:

• Tracking work in process
• Reading high volumes of item level tags in fast moving pallets
• Tracking chemical or liquid containers and tools

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In past posts I’ve provided information about a variety of different healthcare applications that can be improved with automation solutions.  Today I’m providing information about the advantages of utilizing RFID in the healthcare industry.  RFID can be used for a variety of applications that improve safety and accuracy, such as:

• RFID wristbands-improves safety and accuracy with immediate access to patient information such as medical history, medications and dosage scheduling.
• Monitoring and Tracking Medical Equipment-quickly ensure all materials and tools are accounted for before and after operations by eliminating inaccurate manual processes.
• Pharmacy and Lab Labeling-prevent the misidentification of specimens and easily track items such as test tubes, vials and more.
• Supply Chain-RFID tags ensure end-to-end traceability for medical supplies, pharmaceuticals and more.
• Access Control-RFID-enabled access cards monitor and control access to restricted areas.

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It’s time for part 3 of our closer look at RFID frequencies.  Last week I provided information about High Frequency (HF) Passive RFID and today I’m providing additional information about Ultra High Frequency (UHF) Passive RFID.  860-960 MHZ UHF RFID (passive) has the following characteristics:

• Read range: from approximately 1 inch to 10-20 ft.
• Reads multiple tags simultaneously
• Provides a fast data transfer rate
• Moderate memory: minimum 96 bits for EPC data and 512 bits to kilobytes for user data
• Supports the EPC standard
• Provides a worldwide frequency

Typical UHF RFID applications include:

• Retail and supply chain inventory management
• Inventory and cycle counting
• Asset tracking: airline baggage, tools, returnable transport items (RTIs)
• Track and trace: food traceability, pharmaceutical tracking
• Maintenance and inspections

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