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		<title>Behind-the-scenes at UPS and their implementation of RFID</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Houldsworth]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:58:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>UPS has announced a major milestone in its RFID rollout, confirming that passive UHF RFID sensing technology is now deployed across its entire U.S. small package network from end to end. The logistics giant has integrated RFID into every U.S. package car, delivery facilities nationwide, and all packages shipped from more than 5,500 The UPS Store locations, including return shipments. The company is also extending RFID innovation into customer facilities to provide near-immediate pickup confirmation. [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/21/behind-the-scenes-at-ups-and-their-implementation-of-rfid/">Behind-the-scenes at UPS and their implementation of RFID</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UPS has announced a major milestone in its RFID rollout, confirming that passive UHF RFID sensing technology is now deployed across its entire U.S. small package network from end to end.</p>
<p>The logistics giant has integrated RFID into every U.S. package car, delivery facilities nationwide, and all packages shipped from more than 5,500 The UPS Store locations, including return shipments. The company is also extending RFID innovation into customer facilities to provide near-immediate pickup confirmation.</p>
<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re lighting up customers&#8217; supply chains in real time with RFID, enabling precise tracking, faster insights, a smarter network and smarter packages,&#8221; said Matt Guffey, Executive Vice President at UPS.</p>
<p>The shift from traditional barcode scanning to RFID sensing represents a fundamental change in how packages move through the UPS network. Nick Basford, U.S. Strategy President, explained that conventional scanning is hands-on, time-consuming, and difficult to scale. RFID sensing frees up workers while automatically tracking packages as they move through facilities and vehicles, giving customers far greater visibility from order fulfilment through to final delivery.</p>
<p>One of the most significant operational improvements has been in misload reduction. Jon Bell, Strategic Innovation Lead, revealed that RFID has decreased misloads by nearly 70 percent. This translates directly into less rework, more reliable deliveries, and fewer customer service calls about package whereabouts. When the system senses a package is off track, the team can respond quickly enough to still achieve on-time delivery.</p>
<p>The better data flowing from RFID sensing also enables faster decision-making across the network. In some cases, UPS can manage potential delays before customers are even aware of an issue, turning reactive problem-solving into proactive service management.</p>
<p>UPS holds a significant portfolio of RFID patents, with its first filings dating back to 2003. The company became the first major carrier to broadly roll out RFID sensing across its operations, and that pioneering work has earned recognition from the industry. UPS has won RFID Journal awards in three consecutive years: Best Use of RFID in 2023, Best Large-Scale Deployment in 2024, and Best RFID Implementation in 2025.</p>
<p>The initiative, originally branded &#8220;Smart Package, Smart Facility,&#8221; is now expanding under new banners: &#8220;Smart Fulfilment&#8221; and &#8220;Smart Tracking.&#8221; These extensions aim to deliver end-to-end transparency across the entire supply chain, from the moment a label is printed to the point of delivery.</p>
<p>What makes the UPS approach stand out is its holistic, network-wide strategy. Rather than applying RFID at isolated touchpoints, the company has woven the technology into every layer of its operations. Labels, vehicles, buildings, IT systems, and personnel all work together as part of an integrated RFID ecosystem.</p>
<p>For the wider RFID industry, the UPS deployment serves as a powerful case study in scaling passive UHF technology across a complex logistics network. It demonstrates that RFID can deliver measurable returns in accuracy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction when implemented as a strategic, enterprise-wide initiative rather than a piecemeal solution.</p>
<p>Read more at <a href="https://about.ups.com/ae/en/our-stories/customer-first/lighting-up-our-u-s--network-end-to-end-with-rfid.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://about.ups.com/ae/en/our-stories/customer-first/lighting-up-our-u-s&#8211;network-end-to-end-with-rfid.html</a></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/21/behind-the-scenes-at-ups-and-their-implementation-of-rfid/">Behind-the-scenes at UPS and their implementation of RFID</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Algo Bonito optimises its supply chain with RFID and gains +99% inventory accuracy and 80% less inventory time</title>
		<link>https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/20/algo-bonito-optimises-its-supply-chain-with-rfid-and-gains-99-inventory-accuracy-and-80-less-inventory-time/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=algo-bonito-optimises-its-supply-chain-with-rfid-and-gains-99-inventory-accuracy-and-80-less-inventory-time</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Houldsworth]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Spanish fashion brand Algo Bonito has achieved over 99% inventory accuracy and slashed stock-counting time by 80% after rolling out a full end-to-end RFID system developed by Dipole across its retail network. The brand, which operates more than 30 stores across Spain and works with manufacturers in both Asia and the Iberian Peninsula, had long struggled with the limitations of manual stock management. Receiving errors, shipping mistakes and a lack of real-time visibility into inventory [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/20/algo-bonito-optimises-its-supply-chain-with-rfid-and-gains-99-inventory-accuracy-and-80-less-inventory-time/">Algo Bonito optimises its supply chain with RFID and gains +99% inventory accuracy and 80% less inventory time</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Spanish fashion brand Algo Bonito has achieved over 99% inventory accuracy and slashed stock-counting time by 80% after rolling out a full end-to-end RFID system developed by Dipole across its retail network.</p>
<p>The brand, which operates more than 30 stores across Spain and works with manufacturers in both Asia and the Iberian Peninsula, had long struggled with the limitations of manual stock management. Receiving errors, shipping mistakes and a lack of real-time visibility into inventory levels were creating bottlenecks that held back growth.</p>
<p>The solution starts at the factory floor. Dipole supplies RFID web labels in roll format, organised by item, and manages the printing and encoding process. These labels are shipped directly to manufacturers, where they are applied to garment hangtags before the products ever leave the production line. This means every item enters the supply chain with a unique RFID identity from the very first stage, giving Algo Bonito full traceability from source to shelf.</p>
<p>At the company&#8217;s central distribution hub, Dipole&#8217;s Cubic reading system handles three key logistics tasks automatically. Goods receiving is verified without manual counting, store shipments are validated to ensure accuracy, and inventory counts are carried out quickly without disrupting day-to-day warehouse operations.</p>
<p>In-store, staff use PDA readers to receive incoming stock, run inventory counts and locate specific items on the sales floor in seconds. The system was integrated with Algo Bonito&#8217;s existing PowerSoft Operating System, and the company says the process was completed without any issues.</p>
<p>Ramiro Vega, General Manager of Algo Bonito, said the RFID rollout has been transformative. &#8220;Implementing RFID with Dipole has been a major improvement in our inventory management. Today we have much better stock visibility across our entire store network and we have drastically reduced the time dedicated to inventory counts.&#8221;</p>
<p>The headline results speak for themselves: inventory accuracy now exceeds 99%, time spent on stock counts has dropped by 80%, the business has real-time visibility into stock levels across every location, and stock shortages have been significantly reduced.</p>
<p>The project highlights how RFID technology is becoming essential infrastructure for mid-sized fashion retailers looking to compete on operational efficiency. With traceability built into the supply chain from the point of manufacture, brands like Algo Bonito can respond faster to demand, reduce waste and keep shelves stocked with the right products.</p>
<p>Read more at <a href="https://www.dipolerfid.com/en/rfid-blog/rfid-success-story-fashion-retail-algobonito-inventory-accuracy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.dipolerfid.com/en/rfid-blog/rfid-success-story-fashion-retail-algobonito-inventory-accuracy</a></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/20/algo-bonito-optimises-its-supply-chain-with-rfid-and-gains-99-inventory-accuracy-and-80-less-inventory-time/">Algo Bonito optimises its supply chain with RFID and gains +99% inventory accuracy and 80% less inventory time</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Dipole RFID: End-to-End Traceability in Meat Processing and Cold-Chain Logistics</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Houldsworth]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Meat processors have long struggled with traceability gaps in environments where cold rooms, humidity, and high-speed production lines make traditional tracking methods unreliable. Dipole RFID has outlined how UHF/RAIN RFID technology is solving these challenges, delivering full end-to-end visibility from slaughterhouse to point of sale. The core problem is straightforward. Meat processing facilities operate under conditions that defeat barcode scanning and manual record-keeping. Condensation obscures labels, intensive handling damages them, and the sheer volume of [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/20/dipole-rfid-end-to-end-traceability-in-meat-processing-and-cold-chain-logistics/">Dipole RFID: End-to-End Traceability in Meat Processing and Cold-Chain Logistics</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Meat processors have long struggled with traceability gaps in environments where cold rooms, humidity, and high-speed production lines make traditional tracking methods unreliable. Dipole RFID has outlined how UHF/RAIN RFID technology is solving these challenges, delivering full end-to-end visibility from slaughterhouse to point of sale.</p>
<p>The core problem is straightforward. Meat processing facilities operate under conditions that defeat barcode scanning and manual record-keeping. Condensation obscures labels, intensive handling damages them, and the sheer volume of product moving through cutting rooms and cold storage makes one-by-one scanning impractical. The result is dispatch errors, lost batches, and audit headaches that cost processors time and money.</p>
<p>UHF/RAIN RFID changes the equation by enabling contactless bulk reading. Rather than scanning items individually, RFID readers capture data from dozens of tagged assets simultaneously, tracking movements at the piece, batch, and pallet level without slowing down production.</p>
<p>Dipole RFID highlights four key application areas across the meat supply chain. In slaughterhouses, RFID tags on hooks enable automated tracking through production lines, maintaining the correct association between animal, carcass, and batch throughout processing. At cutting and packaging stations, RFID-tagged trays provide granular lot control and real-time production visibility that manual systems simply cannot match.</p>
<p>Cold storage presents its own set of difficulties, but RFID proves particularly valuable here. Warehouse teams can locate specific pallets and batches quickly without manually checking each location, and automated inventory counts replace hours of labour-intensive stock checks. At shipping docks, RFID portals verify pallet loads automatically and validate outbound shipments, generating digital proof of correct dispatch that satisfies both internal quality controls and external audit requirements.</p>
<p>The measurable results from deployments spanning six months are compelling. Facilities have reported an 80% reduction in dispatch errors, while inventory time has dropped from six hours to just 25 minutes. Batch location that previously required searching through cold rooms is now immediate. Perhaps most convincingly for operations managers weighing the investment, return on investment has been achieved within 12 months of deployment.</p>
<p>What makes this approach particularly powerful is the integration capability. RFID data feeds directly into existing ERP, WMS, and MES systems, giving operations teams real-time control without requiring a wholesale replacement of their existing software infrastructure. This means processors can layer traceability improvements onto their current workflows rather than starting from scratch.</p>
<p>For an industry facing increasing regulatory pressure around food safety and supply chain transparency, the ability to track every piece of meat from receiving through curing, packaging, and shipping to retail represents a significant step forward. As consumer expectations around food provenance continue to rise, processors adopting RFID-based traceability are positioning themselves ahead of both compliance requirements and market demands.</p>
<p>Read more at <a href="https://www.dipolerfid.com/en/rfid-blog/rfid-in-the-meat-industry-full-traceability-and-cold-chain-control" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.dipolerfid.com/en/rfid-blog/rfid-in-the-meat-industry-full-traceability-and-cold-chain-control</a></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/20/dipole-rfid-end-to-end-traceability-in-meat-processing-and-cold-chain-logistics/">Dipole RFID: End-to-End Traceability in Meat Processing and Cold-Chain Logistics</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>Mombasa Port RFID Gate Automation: Container Tracking Accuracy from 19% to 97%</title>
		<link>https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/20/mombasa-port-rfid-gate-automation-container-tracking-accuracy-from-19-to-97/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=mombasa-port-rfid-gate-automation-container-tracking-accuracy-from-19-to-97</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Houldsworth]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Mombasa Port, East Africa&#8217;s busiest maritime gateway, has achieved a dramatic leap in container tracking accuracy after deploying UHF RFID gate automation technology across its terminal operations. The port, which handles more than 1.4 million TEU each year, saw its gate identification accuracy jump from just 19% to 97% following the rollout. Transaction times dropped from 4.5 minutes to 45 seconds, and average truck dwell times fell from 6.2 hours to 2.1 hours. Before the [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/20/mombasa-port-rfid-gate-automation-container-tracking-accuracy-from-19-to-97/">Mombasa Port RFID Gate Automation: Container Tracking Accuracy from 19% to 97%</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mombasa Port, East Africa&#8217;s busiest maritime gateway, has achieved a dramatic leap in container tracking accuracy after deploying UHF RFID gate automation technology across its terminal operations.</p>
<p>The port, which handles more than 1.4 million TEU each year, saw its gate identification accuracy jump from just 19% to 97% following the rollout. Transaction times dropped from 4.5 minutes to 45 seconds, and average truck dwell times fell from 6.2 hours to 2.1 hours.</p>
<p>Before the upgrade, the facility depended on manual visual identification, paper-based logging, and a patchwork of OCR cameras. The result was chronic congestion, bloated truck turnaround times, and an inventory system riddled with errors. Data entry mistakes ran at roughly 12%, compounding delays across the supply chain.</p>
<p>The new system centres on ISO 18000-6C compliant UHF tags designed specifically for metal surfaces. Each tag carries 96-bit EPC memory and is riveted onto container door corners at 1.5 metres above ground level. That mounting position alone eliminated 85% of previously missed reads, according to the project team.</p>
<p>On the infrastructure side, industrial-grade UHF readers with Power over Ethernet sit on overhead gantries at each gate lane. They work alongside 9 dBi outdoor-rated antennas engineered with a narrow beam width to prevent signal crosstalk between adjacent lanes. Dual-antenna zones in every lane, combined with dense reader mode protocols, pushed per-lane read rates up to 99.6%.</p>
<p>The software layer proved just as important as the hardware. Edge controllers running windowed read algorithms filter out any tag observed for fewer than three seconds, cutting false positives to below 0.5%. These middleware nodes feed data through real-time API connections into the terminal operating system, giving operators a live view of every container movement.</p>
<p>Data entry errors plummeted from around 12% to less than 0.2%, a 60-fold improvement that has significantly reduced costly misroutes and lost-container incidents.</p>
<p>The implementation followed a phased strategy. The team started with a single-lane pilot running in dual mode alongside the legacy process, then tagged port-owned equipment before expanding across all gates. OCR cameras were retained as a fallback layer rather than being removed entirely.</p>
<p>Weatherproofing was a particular focus given Mombasa&#8217;s humid, salt-laden coastal environment. Staff training programmes ran in parallel with the technical deployment to ensure operators could troubleshoot and maintain the system independently.</p>
<p>The project offers a replicable blueprint for other high-volume ports looking to modernise their gate operations with RFID technology. With container volumes continuing to climb across East African trade corridors, the accuracy and speed gains at Mombasa could set the benchmark for the region.</p>
<p>Read more at <a href="https://www.rfidhy.com/mombasa-port-rfid-tracking-accuracy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.rfidhy.com/mombasa-port-rfid-tracking-accuracy/</a></p><p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/20/mombasa-port-rfid-gate-automation-container-tracking-accuracy-from-19-to-97/">Mombasa Port RFID Gate Automation: Container Tracking Accuracy from 19% to 97%</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>RAIN in Action Summit Madrid 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Houldsworth]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The RAIN Alliance has announced that its flagship RAIN in Action Summit will return this autumn, with Madrid, Spain playing host from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Building on the success of last year&#8217;s sold-out event in Amsterdam, the summit promises to be the largest gathering yet of industry leaders, technology providers, and end users focused on RAIN RFID. This year&#8217;s theme, &#8220;From Infrastructure to Impact,&#8221; reflects a significant shift in the conversation around [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/20/rain-in-action-summit-madrid-2026/">RAIN in Action Summit Madrid 2026</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The RAIN Alliance has announced that its flagship RAIN in Action Summit will return this autumn, with Madrid, Spain playing host from 29 September to 1 October 2026. Building on the success of last year&#8217;s sold-out event in Amsterdam, the summit promises to be the largest gathering yet of industry leaders, technology providers, and end users focused on RAIN RFID.</p>
<p>This year&#8217;s theme, &#8220;From Infrastructure to Impact,&#8221; reflects a significant shift in the conversation around UHF RAIN RFID technology. Where previous years focused heavily on the nuts and bolts of deployment, the 2026 summit turns its attention to what happens after the infrastructure is in place. How are businesses translating RAIN-enabled systems into tangible results? What does real-world impact look like across different sectors?</p>
<p>RAIN Alliance President and CEO Aileen Ryan emphasised the growing momentum behind the technology. Adoption continues to accelerate, with RAIN RFID now touching industries well beyond its traditional retail stronghold. Ryan pointed to the approaching reality of RAIN-enabled smartphones and their potential role in the circular economy, particularly in supporting Digital Product Passport compliance across the European Union and beyond.</p>
<p>For businesses still weighing up their RAIN RFID strategy, the message from the Alliance is clear: the groundwork laid now will determine how smoothly organisations can participate in the connected product ecosystem that is rapidly taking shape.</p>
<p>Tageos, this year&#8217;s Titanium Sponsor, echoed that sentiment. CEO Matthieu Picon highlighted the importance of collaboration across the entire value chain, from chip manufacturers and tag converters through to system integrators and brand owners. With demand for innovation running high and the pace of technological development showing no signs of slowing, the summit offers a rare opportunity to strengthen partnerships and align on shared goals.</p>
<p>The three-day programme will feature a mix of live technology demonstrations, end-user case studies, and hands-on workshops. Sessions on the agenda cover a broad range of topics, including how RAIN technology is helping manufacturers meet Digital Product Passport requirements, the use of NFC and UHF RAIN in smartphones for enhanced consumer engagement, healthcare applications that leverage RAIN connectivity, and the development of battery-free RAIN sensors for smart home environments.</p>
<p>Distribution and logistics also feature prominently, with sessions exploring how RAIN RFID can close the persistent gap between system-level and physical inventory counts. This remains one of the most compelling use cases for the technology, delivering measurable ROI through improved accuracy and reduced shrinkage.</p>
<p>Ryan also stressed the importance of interoperability as RAIN RFID deployments expand into new sectors. With activations now spanning retail, healthcare, automotive, and manufacturing, the ability of different systems to communicate seamlessly is more critical than ever. The summit brings together solution providers, technology partners, and policymakers to collaborate on standards-based approaches that ensure long-term compatibility.</p>
<p>Registration details and the full speaker agenda are available through the RAIN in Action website. For anyone involved in RAIN RFID, whether as a technology provider, end user, or industry observer, the Madrid summit looks set to be a defining event for the sector in 2026.</p>
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		<title>AD CleanFlake RFID Tags from Avery Dennison Receive First-to-Market RecyClass Technology Approval for PET Bottle Recyclability</title>
		<link>https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/16/ad-cleanflake-rfid-tags-from-avery-dennison-receive-first-to-market-recyclass-technology-approval-for-pet-bottle-recyclability/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ad-cleanflake-rfid-tags-from-avery-dennison-receive-first-to-market-recyclass-technology-approval-for-pet-bottle-recyclability</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Houldsworth]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Avery Dennison has announced that its AD CleanFlake RFID tags have secured RecyClass Technology Approval in Europe, making them the first RFID solution to hold recognition from both major regional recycling bodies on either side of the Atlantic. The tags already carried Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design Recognition in North America. With the addition of RecyClass approval, multinational brand owners can now deploy a single RFID label construction across international supply chains, confident that [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/16/ad-cleanflake-rfid-tags-from-avery-dennison-receive-first-to-market-recyclass-technology-approval-for-pet-bottle-recyclability/">AD CleanFlake RFID Tags from Avery Dennison Receive First-to-Market RecyClass Technology Approval for PET Bottle Recyclability</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Avery Dennison has announced that its AD CleanFlake RFID tags have secured RecyClass Technology Approval in Europe, making them the first RFID solution to hold recognition from both major regional recycling bodies on either side of the Atlantic.</p>
<p>The tags already carried Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Design Recognition in North America. With the addition of RecyClass approval, multinational brand owners can now deploy a single RFID label construction across international supply chains, confident that it meets the recyclability criteria set by both frameworks.</p>
<p>The achievement matters because PET is one of the most widely recycled packaging materials in the world, used in everything from beverage bottles to food containers and cosmetics packaging. Attaching UHF RFID tags to PET containers has historically raised concerns about contamination during mechanical recycling. Metal inlays and adhesive residue can degrade the quality of recovered PET flakes, undermining the circular economy goals that brands are under growing pressure to meet.</p>
<p>AD CleanFlake addresses that tension directly. The solution pairs Avery Dennison&#8217;s proprietary CleanFlake adhesive technology with a patent-pending RFID inlay and label construction designed to separate cleanly from rigid PET during the wash and flotation stages of mechanical recycling. The result is PET flakes free of adhesive and metal contamination, suitable for reuse without sacrificing the traceability and inventory visibility that RFID delivers.</p>
<p>The timing is significant. The EU&#8217;s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will require brands to demonstrate recyclability at scale, and RecyClass Technology Approval provides third-party verification that the AD CleanFlake construction fits within those evolving requirements. Meanwhile, 96% of the top 50 consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands have committed to recyclability and waste management targets, creating strong demand for packaging components that do not compromise recycling streams.</p>
<p>Pascale Wautelet, vice president of global R&amp;D and Sustainability at Avery Dennison Materials Group, said the dual recognition confirms that RFID and PET recyclability no longer need to be in conflict. &#8220;Brands operating across North America and Europe now have a single, approved solution that works within both recycling infrastructures, without compromise,&#8221; she said.</p>
<p>Paolo Glerean, chairman of RecyClass, noted that the approval reflects the organisation&#8217;s science-based testing methodology and Avery Dennison&#8217;s commitment to advancing circularity. &#8220;This Approval serves as a testament that recyclable solutions are readily available on the market,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>For brands deploying UHF RFID across PET packaging lines, the dual recognition removes a longstanding barrier. Design-for-recycling requirements no longer force a choice between item-level traceability and end-of-life material recovery. With a single tag construction validated on both sides of the Atlantic, supply chain teams can standardise their labelling approach while satisfying regional recycling compliance obligations.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/16/ad-cleanflake-rfid-tags-from-avery-dennison-receive-first-to-market-recyclass-technology-approval-for-pet-bottle-recyclability/">AD CleanFlake RFID Tags from Avery Dennison Receive First-to-Market RecyClass Technology Approval for PET Bottle Recyclability</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>RFID Skills Gap: Why the Industry Needs More Trained Professionals</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Houldsworth]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The RFID industry has a problem, and it is not a technical one. As deployments scale across retail, logistics, healthcare and manufacturing, the shortage of qualified RFID professionals is becoming one of the biggest bottlenecks holding the sector back. Demand for RFID systems has surged over the past decade. RAIN RFID adoption alone has seen billions of tags shipped annually, driven by item-level tagging mandates and supply chain digitisation. Yet the talent pool has not [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/15/rfid-skills-gap-why-the-industry-needs-more-trained-professionals/">RFID Skills Gap: Why the Industry Needs More Trained Professionals</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The RFID industry has a problem, and it is not a technical one. As deployments scale across retail, logistics, healthcare and manufacturing, the shortage of qualified RFID professionals is becoming one of the biggest bottlenecks holding the sector back.</p>
<p>Demand for RFID systems has surged over the past decade. RAIN RFID adoption alone has seen billions of tags shipped annually, driven by item-level tagging mandates and supply chain digitisation. Yet the talent pool has not kept pace. Companies looking to hire RFID engineers, solutions architects and systems integrators regularly find themselves competing for a small number of experienced candidates, with many roles sitting unfilled for months.</p>
<h2>Where the gaps are widest</h2>
<p>The most acute shortages sit at the intersection of RF engineering and business process integration. Employers are not simply looking for people who understand antenna design or reader configuration in isolation. They need professionals who can translate business requirements into working RFID solutions, taking into account tag selection, read-zone engineering, middleware integration and data management.</p>
<p>Specific skills in high demand include UHF reader deployment and tuning, passive tag characterisation, RFID middleware configuration (such as EPCIS-based data pipelines), and experience with dense reader environments. On the software side, knowledge of GS1 standards, edge computing and IoT platform integration is increasingly expected. For those working in NFC and HF applications, expertise in secure element provisioning and contactless payment protocols rounds out the picture.</p>
<h2>Training and certification pathways</h2>
<p>For professionals looking to enter the field or upskill, several established pathways exist. The CompTIA RFID+ certification remains the most widely recognised vendor-neutral credential. Developed in collaboration with AIM (the Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility), the RFID+ exam covers interrogation zone basics, tag types, regulatory requirements, site analysis, installation, configuration, and integration testing. It is designed for professionals with six to 24 months of hands-on RFID experience, though self-study candidates can also sit the exam.</p>
<p>Beyond CompTIA, organisations like RFID4U offer both introductory and advanced training programmes covering real-world deployment scenarios. Several universities have also incorporated RFID and Auto-ID modules into their electrical engineering and supply chain management courses, though coverage remains patchy.</p>
<p>AIM itself continues to play an important role in promoting standards-based education and professional development across the broader Auto-ID community, including RFID, barcode and RTLS technologies.</p>
<h2>A career worth considering</h2>
<p>For those weighing a move into RFID, the economics are compelling. RFID engineer salaries in the US currently range from $84,000 to $175,000 depending on experience and specialisation. Solutions architects and senior integrators can command even higher figures, particularly when they bring cross-domain expertise spanning both hardware and software.</p>
<p>The career path typically starts with hands-on deployment work, progresses through solutions design and project management, and can lead to consultancy or leadership roles within systems integration firms. With RFID adoption still in its early innings across many verticals, the long-term demand outlook is strong.</p>
<h2>Closing the gap</h2>
<p>The RFID industry needs to do more to attract new talent. That means better visibility for RFID career paths, more accessible training materials, and stronger partnerships between technology vendors and educational institutions. Until the skills pipeline catches up with deployment demand, the gap will continue to act as a brake on the industry&#8217;s growth potential.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/15/rfid-skills-gap-why-the-industry-needs-more-trained-professionals/">RFID Skills Gap: Why the Industry Needs More Trained Professionals</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>RFID Data Quality: Garbage In, Garbage Out</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Houldsworth]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Every RFID deployment generates mountains of raw data. Readers fire thousands of interrogation cycles per second, each one producing tag observations that feed into your middleware and business systems. But here is the uncomfortable truth: not all of that data is accurate, and if you are not filtering it properly, your entire operation is built on a shaky foundation. The principle is simple and unforgiving. Poor data in means poor decisions out. Let&#8217;s look at [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/13/rfid-data-quality-garbage-in-garbage-out/">RFID Data Quality: Garbage In, Garbage Out</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every RFID deployment generates mountains of raw data. Readers fire thousands of interrogation cycles per second, each one producing tag observations that feed into your middleware and business systems. But here is the uncomfortable truth: not all of that data is accurate, and if you are not filtering it properly, your entire operation is built on a shaky foundation.</p>
<p>The principle is simple and unforgiving. Poor data in means poor decisions out. Let&#8217;s look at the most common data quality problems in RFID systems and the strategies that actually work to fix them.</p>
<h2>The Usual Suspects</h2>
<p>Phantom reads are arguably the most frustrating issue. These occur when a reader reports a tag that is not actually in the read zone. Reflective surfaces, multipath interference, and cross-read from adjacent zones all contribute. Your system thinks an item is present when it is not, leading to inventory inaccuracies and false triggers in automated workflows.</p>
<p>Missed reads are the opposite problem. A tag passes through the interrogation zone but the reader fails to capture it. This happens due to tag orientation, RF absorption by materials (liquids and metals are notorious), tag-to-tag coupling in dense populations, or simply insufficient dwell time in the read field. In supply chain applications, a single missed read can mean a lost carton.</p>
<p>Duplicate events flood your system with redundant observations. A stationary tagged item sitting near a reader portal will generate repeated read events, sometimes hundreds per minute. Without deduplication logic, downstream systems process the same item over and over, skewing counts and wasting processing cycles.</p>
<p>Stale data lingers when your system fails to recognise that a tag has left the read zone. The item has physically moved on, but the database still shows it at the last known location. This is particularly damaging in real-time location systems (RTLS) and work-in-progress tracking where timing matters.</p>
<h2>Filtering Strategies That Work</h2>
<p>The first line of defence sits in your RFID middleware. Time-window filtering groups rapid successive reads of the same EPC into a single event. A typical approach uses a sliding window of 2 to 5 seconds, collapsing all observations of a given tag within that window into one confirmed read. This eliminates the bulk of duplicate events immediately.</p>
<p>For phantom reads, RSSI thresholding is essential. By setting a minimum received signal strength indicator value, you discard weak signals that are likely reflections or cross-reads rather than legitimate tag presences. Combining RSSI thresholds with read-count minimums (requiring a tag to be seen at least 3 times within a window before confirming presence) dramatically reduces false positives.</p>
<p>Confidence scoring takes this further. Rather than treating every read as a binary event, assign a probability score based on multiple factors: RSSI consistency, read count, antenna sector, time of day patterns, and historical behaviour for that location. A tag seen 15 times at strong signal strength across two antenna ports scores much higher than a single weak observation on one port. Only events that cross your confidence threshold get promoted to business events.</p>
<h2>Data Cleansing at the Edge</h2>
<p>Modern deployments increasingly push cleansing logic to edge controllers rather than relying solely on centralised middleware. This reduces the volume of raw data hitting your network and speeds up decision-making. Edge-based rules engines can apply filtering, deduplication, and basic confidence scoring before data ever leaves the reader infrastructure.</p>
<p>For stale data, implement explicit timeout policies. If a tag has not been observed within a defined period (tuned to your specific use case), mark it as departed. Pair this with directional antenna configurations or transition detection logic to confirm movement events rather than relying on the absence of reads alone.</p>
<h2>The Bottom Line</h2>
<p>RFID hardware will never deliver perfect data. The physics of radio frequency communication guarantee some level of noise and uncertainty. What separates a reliable deployment from a frustrating one is not the choice of reader or tag. It is the data quality layer you build between raw observations and business logic. Invest in robust filtering, confidence scoring, and cleansing strategies, and your RFID data becomes a trusted asset rather than an expensive liability.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/13/rfid-data-quality-garbage-in-garbage-out/">RFID Data Quality: Garbage In, Garbage Out</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>The RFID Discovery Workshop: What It Is and Why You Need One</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Houldsworth]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 09:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Every successful RFID deployment starts long before the first reader is mounted or the first tag is applied. It starts in a room full of the right people, asking the right questions. That room is the RFID Discovery Workshop, and if your vendor is not running one, you should be asking why. What Is a Discovery Workshop? A discovery workshop is a structured, collaborative session that brings together key stakeholders from across your business to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/11/the-rfid-discovery-workshop-what-it-is-and-why-you-need-one/">The RFID Discovery Workshop: What It Is and Why You Need One</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every successful RFID deployment starts long before the first reader is mounted or the first tag is applied. It starts in a room full of the right people, asking the right questions. That room is the RFID Discovery Workshop, and if your vendor is not running one, you should be asking why.</p>
<h2>What Is a Discovery Workshop?</h2>
<p>A discovery workshop is a structured, collaborative session that brings together key stakeholders from across your business to explore how RFID technology can solve real operational problems. It typically lasts one to two days and is facilitated by your RFID vendor or systems integrator. The goal is not to sell you hardware. The goal is to understand your processes, your pain points, and your ambitions before a single line of specification is written.</p>
<p>Think of it as the blueprint stage. You would not build a house without architectural drawings, and you should not deploy RFID without a proper discovery phase.</p>
<h2>What Happens During Discovery?</h2>
<p>A well-run workshop covers four core areas.</p>
<p>First, stakeholder alignment. RFID projects touch multiple departments, from warehouse operations and IT to finance and compliance. Discovery gets everyone in the same room, speaking the same language and agreeing on shared objectives. Without this alignment, projects stall or deliver results that only serve one team.</p>
<p>Second, process mapping. The facilitator will walk through your current workflows in detail, whether that involves goods-in, pick and pack, asset tracking, or work-in-progress. The aim is to document how items move through your operation today, where manual steps create bottlenecks, and where visibility gaps exist. This mapping exercise often reveals inefficiencies that the business has simply learned to live with.</p>
<p>Third, technical feasibility. Not every environment is straightforward for RF. Metal, liquids, dense product stacking, and legacy infrastructure all present challenges. A good vendor will assess read ranges, tag placement options, frequency suitability (whether UHF, HF, or NFC fits your use case), and integration requirements with your existing WMS, ERP, or MES platforms. This is where experience matters. Seasoned integrators know how to spot potential issues early and design around them.</p>
<p>Fourth, quick wins identification. Not every RFID project needs to be a multi-year transformation programme. Discovery should highlight areas where you can achieve measurable ROI quickly. Perhaps it is automating a receiving process that currently relies on manual barcode scanning, or introducing real-time asset visibility in a single facility. These early wins build internal confidence and create momentum for broader rollout.</p>
<h2>How Good Vendors Run Discovery</h2>
<p>The best RFID vendors treat discovery as a partnership, not a sales exercise. They will challenge your assumptions, push back where timelines are unrealistic, and be honest about what RFID can and cannot do. They will leave you with a clear report that includes process flow diagrams, a recommended technology stack, a phased implementation roadmap, and a realistic budget envelope.</p>
<p>If a vendor skips discovery and jumps straight to quoting, that is a red flag. RFID is not plug-and-play. The technology works brilliantly when it is designed around your operation, and it fails when it is forced into one.</p>
<h2>The Bottom Line</h2>
<p>A discovery workshop is a small investment that protects a much larger one. It reduces project risk, shortens deployment timelines, and ensures the solution you build is the solution you actually need. If you are considering RFID, start here.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/11/the-rfid-discovery-workshop-what-it-is-and-why-you-need-one/">The RFID Discovery Workshop: What It Is and Why You Need One</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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		<title>How to Write an RFID Requirements Specification</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Getting your RFID requirements specification right can save months of frustration, budget overruns, and vendor misalignment. Whether you are putting together an RFP or an internal requirements document, the key is being specific enough that vendors can give you accurate proposals, while leaving room for them to recommend the best technical approach. Here is what every solid RFID requirements spec should cover. Start with Functional Requirements Before you get into the technical weeds, spell out [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/09/how-to-write-an-rfid-requirements-specification/">How to Write an RFID Requirements Specification</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting your RFID requirements specification right can save months of frustration, budget overruns, and vendor misalignment. Whether you are putting together an RFP or an internal requirements document, the key is being specific enough that vendors can give you accurate proposals, while leaving room for them to recommend the best technical approach.</p>
<p>Here is what every solid RFID requirements spec should cover.</p>
<h2>Start with Functional Requirements</h2>
<p>Before you get into the technical weeds, spell out what the system actually needs to do. Are you tracking pallets through a warehouse? Verifying items at point of sale? Managing tool cribs on a factory floor?</p>
<p>Define the use cases clearly. For each one, describe the expected workflow, the number of items to be read simultaneously, and any user interactions involved. If your system needs to support both bulk reads (such as a dock door portal reading 200 cases on a pallet) and single-item reads (like a handheld verifying a specific asset), document both scenarios separately.</p>
<h2>Define Read Performance Criteria</h2>
<p>This is where many specs fall short. Saying you need &#8220;reliable reads&#8221; is not a specification. Instead, quantify what success looks like. What read rate do you require? For most supply chain applications, a 99.5% or higher first-pass read rate is a reasonable benchmark, but your tolerance may vary.</p>
<p>Specify the required read range. UHF RAIN RFID systems can achieve 10 metres or more in ideal conditions, but real-world performance depends heavily on tag orientation, speed of movement, and the surrounding environment. If your items move through a read zone on a conveyor at 3 metres per second, state that. If forklift-mounted readers need to capture tags at 5 metres while in motion, that is a different challenge entirely.</p>
<h2>Account for Environmental Constraints</h2>
<p>RFID performance is highly sensitive to the operating environment, and this is an area where projects frequently run into trouble. Metal surfaces reflect RF energy, which can cause null spots or phantom reads. Liquids absorb UHF signals, reducing range significantly.</p>
<p>Document the physical conditions in detail: temperature extremes, humidity levels, the presence of metals or liquids near tagged items, and any sources of electromagnetic interference such as motors, welders, or other wireless systems operating in the 860 to 960 MHz band.</p>
<h2>Map Your Integration Points</h2>
<p>An RFID system rarely operates in isolation. Your spec should identify every system that will send data to or receive data from the RFID infrastructure. That typically includes your WMS, ERP, MES, or asset management platform.</p>
<p>Specify the integration method (REST API, MQTT, database writes, middleware) and the data format expected. If you need real-time event streaming rather than batch uploads, make that explicit. Also consider edge processing requirements, particularly if network connectivity at read points is intermittent.</p>
<h2>Set Clear SLAs</h2>
<p>Finally, define the service level agreements that will govern the deployment. This includes system uptime targets (99.9% is common for production environments), maximum acceptable latency from tag read to data availability, support response times, and hardware replacement timescales.</p>
<p>Include acceptance testing criteria tied directly to the performance metrics you defined earlier. A well-structured pilot phase with measurable pass/fail thresholds will protect both you and your vendor.</p>
<p>A thorough requirements specification is the foundation of every successful RFID deployment. The more precise your document, the better your vendor responses will be, and the fewer surprises you will encounter once hardware starts going on walls and tags start going on products.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk/2026/07/09/how-to-write-an-rfid-requirements-specification/">How to Write an RFID Requirements Specification</a> first appeared on <a href="https://www.rfidnews.co.uk">RFID News</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
		
		
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