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Mastering RFID: Tailored Solutions for Efficient Asset Tracking Across Industries

Companies across retail, aerospace, and manufacturing are discovering that one-size-fits-all asset tracking falls short of their unique operational needs

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Companies across retail, aerospace, and manufacturing are discovering that one-size-fits-all asset tracking falls short of their unique operational needs

Tom Meehan, President of CONTROLTEK, discusses how CONTROLTEK is mastering RFID, tailoring solutions for efficient asset tracking across diverse industries. From retail and aerospace to manufacturing logistics, CONTROLTEK's expertise ensures optimal inventory visibility and asset management, regardless of the item—plane parts or automotive components. Their commitment? A purpose-built solution for every asset tracking challenge companies face.

A purpose-built solution for every asset tracking challenge companies face.
— Tom Meehan, President at CONTROLTEK

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We've really honed and perfected our RFID skills, and it's transitioned into our other business verticals, like retail, like aerospace, and manufacturing logistics. So if you need to track your merchandise, whether it's a plane part, a part of a boat, whether it's automotive, it doesn't matter. We are focused on making RFID work for you to track and know where things are and to make it more efficient or easier for you to work. We have a solution that's purpose-built for just about any problem that you have related to asset tracking your inventory visibility.

About the author

Tom Meehan
Tom MeehanPresident

I am a seasoned security and loss prevention professional with over 20 years of experience in leading, developing, and implementing innovative solutions and strategies for various industries and organizations. As the president of CONTROLTEK, I guide the company’s vision, culture, and operations while delivering cutting-edge security products and services for retail, banking, and cash-in-transit sectors. My expertise spans across domains such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, RFID, EAS, cash security, cybersecurity, fintech, digital currencies, dark web investigations, human trafficking, organized retail crime, and open-source intelligence. I am passionate about leveraging data, technology, and collaboration to enhance security, efficiency, and sustainability for my clients and partners. I am also an active contributor to the security and loss prevention community as an author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and advisor.

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About the Expert

Tom Meehan
Tom Meehan

President

I am a seasoned security and loss prevention professional with over 20 years of experience in leading, developing, and implementing innovative solutions and strategies for various industries and organizations. As the president of CONTROLTEK, I guide the company’s vision, culture, and operations while delivering cutting-edge security products and services for retail, banking, and cash-in-transit sectors. My expertise spans across domains such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, RFID, EAS, cash security, cybersecurity, fintech, digital currencies, dark web investigations, human trafficking, organized retail crime, and open-source intelligence. I am passionate about leveraging data, technology, and collaboration to enhance security, efficiency, and sustainability for my clients and partners. I am also an active contributor to the security and loss prevention community as an author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and advisor.

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