RFID and Barcode Blog
How Labeling Car Parts Works in the Automotive Supply Chain
The automotive supply chain moves fast—and every part must arrive at the right place, at the right time, in the right condition. From raw components to finished vehicles, accurate labeling keeps production lines running. It also ensures full traceability across...
How RFID and AI Can Work Together
In the midst of the work-from-home movement, quiet-quitting movements, and an uncertain economy, businesses are looking to technologies that can help them improve efficiency and increase bottom-line growth. Technology that facilitates automation can help scale...
The Benefits of Mobile Barcode Printers
Mobile barcode printers have been growing in popularity in recent years for a variety of reasons. Chief among those reasons is their ability to go virtually anywhere within an organization's environment. But there's much more to these little printers than just their...
What is an Asset Label?
Every organization relies on physical assets—equipment, tools, technology, and infrastructure—to operate efficiently. But without proper identification, those assets are easy to misplace, misuse, or lose track of entirely. That’s where asset labels come in. An asset...
Benefits of an RFID Retail Security System
RFID is typically deployed into an organization's operations when there is a need to track something. In retail, there is always a need to track inventory and ensure high-value items are secure. In recent years, retailers have taken to adding RFID in order to reduce...
What is a VAS Label?
In shipping, a VAS (value-added service) is any extra service a shipper, fulfillment provider, or 3PL offers customers. These may include any of the following: Shipment Tracking Same Day Delivery Product Assembly Pre-printed Shipping Labels One of the more cost...
Can RFID Track Location? [2026 Update]
Quick Answer: Can RFID Track Location? Yes. RFID can track the location and movement of tagged inventory, equipment, pallets, tools, and personnel within warehouses, factories, retail stores, healthcare facilities, and other controlled environments. RFID readers and...
What Are GS1 Traceability Standards?
GS1 Traceability Standards are a set of guidelines for tracking and tracing the movement of goods and products through various stages of the supply chain. They also have to do with safety, interoperability, and transparency. They apply to a variety of sectors, such as...
What is Enterprise Labeling?
As organizations scale, labeling quickly becomes more complex than simply printing barcodes. Enterprise labeling is designed to support high-volume, multi-location operations where accuracy, consistency, and compliance are critical. From manufacturing and warehousing...
CBD Labeling Requirements [2026 Update]
Update for 2026 As we approach 2026, CBD labeling requirements are tightening as regulators and retailers push for greater transparency, traceability, and consumer protection. New expectations are emerging around clearer ingredient disclosures, more prominent warnings...
RFID in Industry 4.0
RFID in Industry 4.0 represents one of the most transformative shifts in modern manufacturing and supply chain operations. As part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Industry 4.0 connects machines, systems, and data into intelligent, automated networks. At the...
CYBRA + Xerafy Announce Strategic Partnership
The pairing of CYBRA RFID Software Solutions with Xerafy’s industry leading hardware products creates a powerful team of experts for customers seeking unique tracking solutions. Singapore & Yonkers, NY October 31, 2022 – CYBRA Corporation, the New York-based...
How to Prevent Mislabeling in Manufacturing
Mislabeling isn't just a minor hiccup—it can trigger costly recalls, regulatory fallout, and customer distrust. In 2024, labeling mistakes fueled 45.5% of U.S. food recalls, translating to around $1.9 billion in direct costs—about $10 million per incident (via New...
What Are the Benefits of RFID?
RFID is a powerful technology that can be applied to improve inventory accuracy and speed up supply chain processes. It also reduces time spent on circulation duties and speeds up in-store checkout by as much as 20%. This article will give you an overview of some of...
CYBRA and RMS Omega Form Strategic RFID Partnership
The pairing of CYBRA RFID Software Solutions with RMS Omega’s industry expertise produces a formidable team for customers seeking advanced tracking solutions Baltimore, MD & Yonkers, NY July 21, 2022 – CYBRA Corporation, the New York-based developers of Edgefinity...
What You Need to Know About the Nordstrom RFID Tagging Mandate
Like many other retailers, Nordstrom has recently handed down a RFID mandate to its retail vendors and partners. The mandate will be in effect of all its retail channels including Nordstrom, Nordstrom CA, Nordstrom Rack and Nordstrom Rack CA. Via Retail Touchpoints,...
How to Reduce Hospital Equipment Hoarding
On of the biggest challenges facing hospitals and medical facilities is ensuring accurate equipment and inventory numbers. On average nurses spend about an hour searching for equipment during a 10 hour shift. Important equipment such as EKG machines, infusion pumps,...
Walmart RFID Mandate Guide [2026 Update]
In early 2022, Walmart announced a major expansion of its RFID program, extending item-level tagging requirements beyond apparel into additional departments such as home goods, sporting goods, electronics, and toys. As the world’s largest retailer, Walmart’s continued...
Top Use Cases for RFID in Warehouses
Warehouses today are under pressure like never before—delivery windows are shrinking, labor is scarce, and customers expect faster, error-free fulfillment. Traditional tools like manual processes and barcodes can only go so far in meeting these demands. To keep up,...
How Does RFID Technology Work?
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology enables automatic identification and tracking of objects using radio waves—without requiring line-of-sight scanning. Unlike barcodes, RFID systems can read multiple items simultaneously, capture data in real time, and...
What are Barcodes?
What Are Barcodes and How Do They Work? You likely see barcodes every day, whether shopping at the store or glancing at products you currently own. At the most basic level, barcodes are labels used for items, electronic forms and reports to make product management...