Manufacturer

Johnson & Johnson recognized the importance of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and implemented a governing structure around RFID across the entire organization.

Kenneth Cole Productions Inc., a designer of apparel, shoes and accessories, will implement SAP software.

Pfizer Inc. is now tagging all Viagra shipped and sold in the United States with RFID.

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is now tagging 100 percent of its calculator products shipped to Wal-Mart with RFID tags based on the Gen 2 EPC specification.

Keep an eye on these leading-edge IT innovators in 2006

After watching a recent NFL playoff game that had more ups and downs than a Disney World rollercoaster, it dawned on me just how fast things can change for the better or worse.

While Oracle's pursuit of Siebel Systems took center stage in 2005, analysts expect to see increased use of partner networks and third-party maintenance providers heading into 2006.

A look at the best hardware solutions providers of 2005, as chosen by their consumer goods clients.