UPS Launches Pilot
InfoWorld: UPS pilots an RFID rollout: April 09, 2004: By David L. Margulius : NETWORKING : WIRELESS
“In one pilot, Nonneman says, passive RFID tags are replacing bar codes on reusable fiberboard tote boxes used to shuttle packages through UPS’s automated facilities. The goal is to extend the life of the tote boxes and to reduce the read-failure rates of the barcodes, which tend to wear off over time. In another pilot, RFID tags have been attached to UPS trucks in an effort to cost-effectively monitor vehicle activity moving on and off the property at three different locations. “The goal is to eventually automate our arrival and departure process,â€� Nonneman says, “through an integration of RFID technology, wireless technology, and potential electronic lock technology.â€�”
