Industry Resources

These are the resources that our experts can't live without:

• Association of Automated Identification and Mobility
  AIM is a global trade association comprising providers of components, networks, systems and services that manage the collection and integration of data with information management systems.
• The Association of Operations Management (APICS)
  APICS builds operations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources and a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.
• ManagingAutomation Online
  ManagingAutomation.com provides you with the exclusive research and tools you need to find the right technology solution for your business.
• Modern Materials Handling
  Reaching professionals who recommend, select or buy materials handling solutions for large manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities. Modern covers the movement, storage, control and protection of products throughout the supply chain from raw materials to the end-user.
• MSI
  With its experienced editorial staff and focused circulation, MSI brings sophisticated coverage of business, technology, industry and market issues to an audience focused on productive use of IT in manufacturing and supply chains.
• National Association of Manufacturers
  The NAM's mission is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth and to increase understanding among policymakers, the media and the general public about the vital role of manufacturing to America's economic future and living standards.
• RFID Journal
  RFID Journal is the only independent media company devoted solely to radio frequency identification and its many business applications. Their mission: to help companies use RFID technology to improve the way they do business.
• Supply & Demand Chain Executive
  Supply & Demand Chain Executive brings original, solutions-based intelligence on improving and integrating end-to-end supply and demand chain processes to the highest concentration of corporation management.
• GS1 US
  From bar codes, eCommerce, and data synchronization, to EPC/RFID, and business process automation standards, GS1 US is the trusted source to deliver innovative products, services and solutions for business' most pressing supply chain challenges.
• GS1
  GS1 is a leading organization dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions.
• EPCglobal Inc
  EPCglobal is leading the development of industry-driven standards for the Electronic Product Code™ (EPC) to support the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in today's fast-moving, information rich trading networks. They are a member-driven organization comprised of leading firms and industries focused on creating global standards for the EPCglobal Network™. Their goal is increased visibility and efficiency throughout the supply chain and higher quality information flow between your company and its key trading partners.

Rich Mobile and Wireless Applications: Usability and Performance Without the Headache
On the desktop we have seen the migration from "green screen" business applications to client-server and now a hybrid of the two — browser-based interfaces. In large mission-critical business deployments these server centric solutions have been favored by the short-handed IT departments that support them. The attraction of central management is often justified over the lesser user experience. In the wireless real-time handheld computer space we have seen a similar move from character-based telnet applications to browser applications. Telnet applications are still prevalent, but the growth of smarter handheld computers and abundant access to web developers has led to more and more browser deployments. Though the user is given a more graphical interface it can be at the cost of performance and functionality. How can businesses deliver rich solutions and not break the bank supporting them?(Read more...).

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