Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

RFID News, September 2004

Friday, October 1, 2004

As RFID becomes standard fare for the supply chain, new markets are beginning to emerge. This month RFID News explores the impact of auto ID on health care in interviews with the presidents of two bold companies aiming to revolutionize care and save the reluctant industry millions. Also, following up on the FDA’s announcement with Accenture, the rise of the bar code at the bedside and a special report on dark horse NEXT GENeSYS.

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