Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is well equipped for tracking tools on a worksite, whether that involves wrenches on a manufacturing site or generators in a large utility yard.

Until recently, tool-tracking systems, such as identifying tools with human-readable markings or bar codes, relied on the diligence of the worker, so they were prone to breakdowns. Radio frequency ...

Despite the hype, the truth is that RFID deployments made little headway in 2005. New standards, prohibitive costs, and the lack of upper-level business context left most companies tuned out to this ...

Discover the strategic role of RFID in the automotive industry. Parts traceability, tool and battery management, vehicle security: the ...

Ford Motor Co. plans to pull the wraps off more than a sporty car at this year's Chicago Auto Show, which opens to the public Wednesday. The Detroit automaker says it will equip 2009 Ford F-150, ...

Ford Motor Co. reported in February it plans to equip 2009 Ford F-150, F-Series Super Duty pickups and E-Series vans with a tool tracking system as part of its Ford Work Solutions package. The ...

Radio frequency identification is already established in the realm of defense logistics, helping to keep tabs on the mountains of materiel moved through the military services’ supply chain. But RFID ...

(energetic rock music) Hi, this is Joe Bruzek from Cars.com. Ford is offering some new features for business owners called Ford Work Solutions. These features include an in-dash computer with internet ...

For any equipment rental company, tracking assets is critical to properly managing inventory levels and transactions. But many firms rely on outdated, error-prone systems that drive up labor costs and ...

Ever find yourself scouring rows of data center racks for a particular device that was retired from its initial function but might be suitable for a new project? There’s an easier way to zero in on ...