IT Research Institute

Item-Level RFID for Apparel: The Bloomingdale's RFID Initiative

2009-08-28T12:38:00.003-05:00

The Bloomingdale's RFID Initiative white paper is now available for download. It examines the use of item-level RFID by focusing on inventory accuracy, out of stocks, cycle counting, and loss prevention.

You can download and view the paper here. If you are interested in other RFID papers, please visit the Information Technology Research Institute and enter "RFID" as your search keyword.

For more information on the white paper please visit the University of Arkansas Daily Headlines website.

What is the ROI of RFID? Find Out What Major Retailers Such as Macy’s, Bloomingdales, and Sam’s Club Have Discovered

2009-08-06T08:40:00.005-05:00

"Item-Level RFID: The Road to ROI" will take place October 27 - 28, 2009 (in conjunction with the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals). The conversation continues about Item-Level RFID…RFID's feasibility, utilization, and ROI. Continued research has been taken to the next level with real-world testing of RFID in apparel/retail stores.

This event is a must-attend for retailers, suppliers, and anyone else exploring item-level RFID. Discussions, tours of an RFID lab, and hands-on demonstrations give retailers the opportunity to explore their own RFID implementation opportunities. See the agenda for more information or register now to secure your seat.

The research has been undertaken by the University of Arkansas RFID Research Center with the combined efforts of VICS, CSCMP, Procter & Gamble, and Dillard’s. So far, research has pointed to the fact that greater RFID benefits can be derived from item-level tagging..

RFID Baseline Data Could Spread Adoption

2009-08-05T12:05:00.001-05:00

The RFID Research Center is featured in the July/August 2009 issue of RFID Journal. The article discusses inventory accuracy for apparel retailers, RFID benefits witnessed from the pilot studies conducted by the RFID Lab, and a brief discussion of ROI.

The results of the pilots will be revealed by Dr. Bill Hardgrave at RFID Journal's RFID in Fashion 2009 event in New York, on Aug. 12-13.

To read more from the article please visit the RFID Journal website.

What is Social Media and Why Should My Company Care?

2009-08-03T08:39:00.007-05:00

On July 22, 2009 the ITRI had a roundtable discussion, facilitated by Brad Lawless, about social media, employees, businesses, and whether there was a healthy balance to be found between work, play, and ROI.

Our board member companies discussed recruitment, marketing, and strategies around IT and how the various social media channels can help them achieve their goals. The majority of the discussion was centered around Twitter, with Facebook following a close second. Flickr, LinkedIn, Myspace, Wikis, and traditional blogs were discussed as well.

Topics of particular interest were personal branding, risk management, educating students entering the workforce, and the real value of social media to a business.

For additional information, or to attend the next roundtable discussion please contact Eric Bradford.