PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Visibility and Tracking Solutions
Check out some of the latest and greatest visibility and tracking solutions.
↑ Zebra RS2100 Bluetooth Wearable Scanner: The wearable scanner from Zebra Technologies provides a unique mount that leaves the worker’s palm unobstructed, providing freedom to handle items. With PRZM Intelligent Imaging technology, workers can capture virtually any 1D and 2D barcode—even if it’s damaged, poorly printed, or dirty. A tap or scan can connect to the host mobile computer; up to 7 wearable scanners can be connected to a single host PC.
← TSL 3166 RAIN RFID UHF Reader: The new 3166 Bluetooth Rugged RAIN RFID UHF Reader from TSL, part of HID, has read rates of up to 1,200 tags per second, utilizing the latest generation of Impinj silicon. During a single inventory scan, workers can perform multiple actions on each tag, including reading data points from multiple memory bank areas, writing new information, or locking the tag for security. The RFID reader offers longer operating times and processes more tags in a single charge—up to a 34% increase in battery life compared to the previous generation 2166 Reader.
→ AT&T Smart Label: The new solution offers track-and-trace functionality as well as near-real-time visibility and expanded condition monitoring capabilities. The discreet shipping label provides robust sensor data, including temperature, humidity, shock, and tampering as well as near-real-time information on location and status. It uses AT&T’s secure cellular network to connect around the globe in more than 210 countries.
← Wiliot Visibility Platform: The solution from Wiliot connects the digital and physical worlds using its cloud platform and IoT Pixels, which are stamp-sized, low-cost, battery-free Bluetooth devices that attach to any product, connecting it to the internet and embedding it with intelligence. Data streamed from IoT Pixels—location, temperature, humidity, and carbon footprint—are processed in the Wiliot Cloud, generating actionable insights for supply chains.
→ Reelables Active Shipping Label: Providing piece-level tracking, Reelables’ new active Bluetooth 4”x 8” shipping label has a tracking reference that is extracted and linked in the cloud to the physical label. Companies can now print shipping labels with an integrated Bluetooth tracker and trace cargo through the supply chain without any extra software integration or need to match shipments to tracking devices.
↑ DT362DN and DT382DN Rugged Tablets: The new tablets from DT Research streamline data collection for asset and inventory management. Offering options such as RFID and NFC readers, barcode scanners, GPS, Smartcard/CAC reader, and cameras, the DT362DN (6-inch) and DT382DN (8-inch) handhelds run the Microsoft Windows 11 IoT Enterprise operating system for flexible integration with applications and systems. The Intel Core i3-N300 8-Core processor (up to 3.80 GHz) and 16GB of RAM provide workload support.
↑ BOX ID Shipment Monitoring: Supply chain platform provider BOX ID introduced real-time shipment monitoring functionality to its cloud software with Sony spin-off SENSOS’ Smart Label. The intelligent, digitally networked shipping label is the size of a credit card and can be securely affixed to a wide variety of consignments. It provides precise localization and condition monitoring, including temperature, impact, and packaging integrity.
↑ Kaleris TRAX: The software solution from Kaleris consolidates track-and-trace information with centralized data for rail shippers and 3PLs so they don’t have to go to multiple Class 1 sites. TRAX delivers real-time updates on railcars and inventory to keep shipments on track. A proprietary ETA algorithm projects arrival dates with accuracy. Out-of-the-box KPIs, metrics, and dashboards make it easy to get started with the solution.
↑ Kyocera Smart Mobile Computing and Scanning: The solution integrates Kyocera’s rugged 5G smartphones such as DuraForce PRO 3 and DuraSport 5G, AsReader scanners, and Seiko mobile printers to optimize warehouse productivity. Providing handheld, long-range scanners and RFID readers, the solution combines rapid scanning of on-site inventory, equipment, incoming products, and outgoing shipments with smartphone capabilities—Push-to-Talk instant communication, high-res photos and videos, email, and data sharing.