RFID Readers
Though not strictly an article, this comparison chart of current RFID readers (PDF) still provides good value we think.

Thriving in a Complex World By Roberta J. Duffy
Today's thought leaders discuss their efforts to strategically support companywide initiatives. A major U.S. airline faces unprecedented pressure to reduce costs, thrive amid hypercompetition and combat uncontrollable raw material prices. The entire firm, including supply management, is charged with achieving economic viability and taking drastic measures to stay out of bankruptcy. Another firm, which operates in 28 different countries but which doesn't have any suppliers that provide to all, is challenged to understand the cost components and drivers for each supplier and region. How does it manage and streamline global opportunities?

Building a better Supply Chain By Helen Richardson
How do you construct a supply chain that will yield a competitive advantage? Measuring and analyzing performance to goals are key success makers. Working toward continuously improving supply chain performance is high on Joseph Paral's agenda. As director, logistics and operations support with truck manufacturer International Truck and Engine Corp.'s Parts Group, he knows he must measure a process to improve it. Therefore, International has key measures for each component of its supply chain.

Power Partner By David Drickhamer
A successful relationship between manufacturers and logistics service providers begins with crystal clear expectations. Manufacturing executives outsource logistics for two primary reasons: to save money or to improve performance. To deliver the anticipated cost savings and service objectives requires a commitment from both organizations that, like a successful marriage, builds upon the initial contract to make the relationship work for both parties.

Get Back to Basics By David Drickhamer
Mastery of the management basics, not the adoption of the latest ideas or technology, separates leaders from the run of the mill. At an operations management workshop a while back one of my co-presenters passed out laminated cards showing a drawing of a button and a caption that read, "Magic Button." There it was, at long last, the answer to every manager's prayers. Where had it been hidden? How did he find it? Why was he giving it away? Did he know how much it was worth?

The State of In-line RFID Printing By Deb Navas
Proactive suppliers are already moving beyond slap-and-ship to automated labeling. RFID label printing technologies have developed quickly over the last year or so, to some degree ahead of the chip and label technology itself. However, for mandated suppliers, the move to in-line print/apply is a developmental and strategic leap. That a number of in-line print/apply systems are currently in either pilot or real-world use shows that companies are serious about shipping EPC-labeled pallets and cases in volume to Wal-Mart, Albertsons, Target, other retailers, and the DoD. Although the technology is in its infancy, investment in printer/applicators indicates that they’re as serious about realizing business value from RFID.