The Lab in 2024
As the dust settles from the craziness of the holiday season, it’s time to start reflecting on the past year and look forward to what the new year will bring for our lab and RFID technology.
Through the end of 2023, there were many exciting events in the lab. Between a visit from Walmart Executives to a lab-wide Christmas party, the hustle and bustle of year-end activities was no stranger to our building. The visit from Walmart allowed us to show the executives not only the progress that the lab has already made in RFID research but also gave them a glimpse into the future of the lab’s work in supply chain management and inventory tracking solutions.
2023 also brought on new partnerships for the Lab. The Los Alamos National Lab has signed a contract with Auburn University to expand collaboration and research efforts, as well as open opportunities for students to create connections with industry professionals.
Internally, the Lab has grown throughout the year. The Lab now employs over 100 student workers and is made up of 9 teams that carry out the daily functions of the Lab. The newest team is the BUZZ team and is focused on advancing the communications and marketing efforts of the lab.
All in all, the Lab experienced growth in 2023, and we are excited to see where 2024 will take us! Make sure that you are following us on all our social media platforms to get all the latest information about what is going on in Auburn!
War Eagle!
Auburn RFID Lab
Auburn University's RFID Lab specializes in the business case and technical implementation of radio frequency identification technology in retail, supply chain and manufacturing settings.
In moving to Auburn University in 2014, the lab was reunited with its founder, Harbert College of Business Dean Bill Hardgrave. Hardgrave helped launch the lab at the University of Arkansas in 2005.
The lab has continued to work with leading retail, supply chain, manufacturing and technology companies.