Known informally as the Father of the NFC Forum, Tagawa co-founded the standards organization in 2004 as a Sony representative and served as chair or vice-chair as technology development evolved and expanded.
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RFIDJournal.com’s Best of 2023: Chipotle and Suppliers Partner to Roll Out RFID Nationwide
The quick-serve restaurant is leading the way with a solution that tracks every crate of goods received and consumed at each location.
RFIDJournal.com’s Best of 2023: Star Cement Boosts Logistics Efficiency with Sensors, RFID
A solution from Kemar Automation includes reader gates at entry and exit points, loading areas, weight stations and other key areas, to ensure the efficient movement of vehicles throughout the plants.
Harnessing RFID: A Sustainable Solution for Efficient Inventory and Supply Chain Management
How tracking and management with RFID technology can unlock potential for sustainable supply chains.
Matching Tech to New In-Store Experiences
Brands and retailers are navigating two conflicting realities. Here are six steps to success.
AI-Powered Store Intelligence Shines a Light on Shrink
Working alongside robots and tracked packaging, artificial intelligence and machine learning can support retailers’ loss-prevention teams.
LoRaWAN IoT Network Solution Offers Zero-Touch Provisioning
Kerlink and The Things Industries are partnering to provide gateways and servers for IoT network deployments.
Infrared Wireless Charging Offers Long-Range Power
A solution from Wi-Charge includes an AirCord transmitter, along with receivers that capture targeted beams of energy for powering everything from phones to electronic shelf labels and displays.
Bringing Retail into the Open Air with Events and Technology
Shopping center operators and their retail partners need a deep understanding of who their audience is and what they seek.
IoT Protects Endangered African Wildlife
Actility is providing its LoRaWAN technology to automatically track activity where black rhinos and other sensitive wildlife are at risk.
UnaBiz, Soracom Partner on Global IoT Connectivity Portfolio
The agreement will provide UnaBiz customers with access to Soracom’s cellular networks, enabled by 350 mobile carriers in 170 countries.
The Root of the Solution
Consider the root of an RFID solution first, then discover commonality across use cases, identify challenges and solidify the foundation.