There are so many radio-frequency identification developments at any given time, it's hard to keep track. Last week was no exception. Kimberly-Clark said it's extending its initiative overseas, shipping tagged goods to U.K. retailer Tesco and German retailer Metro.
Wal-Mart, of course, is moving its initiative along at a fast clip. CIO Linda Dillman said last week that it will have RFID in 600 stores and 12 distribution centers by year's end.
Meanwhile, companies can soon expect to see RFID equipment based on the long-awaited Gen 2 RFID spec; Intermec Technologies said it's receiving sample Gen 2 chips. Manhattan Associates opened doors to a new RFID lab in Atlanta. Finally, China said it's working on RFID specs that will jibe with Gen 2 and other existing standards.
