Monday, January 16, 2006

Top five tips for those looking at Gen 2 RFID

The first EPCglobal Class 1 Generation 2 RFID products are reaching the market, which is accelerating Gen 2's rise as the protocol of choice for supply chain and compliance initiatives. As a result, Zebra Technologies has offered five tips to help companies avoid potential implementation pitfalls.

Zebra's five Gen 2 planning tips are as follows:

1. Go straight to Gen 2 if you are starting an RFID pilot now
2. Don't overlook the RFID basics
3. Research and testing: ensure compatibility and support
4. Plan to support a multi-protocol environment
5. Don't buy a short-term solution

Courtesy: Zebra and UsingRFID site.

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