From Barcode to Digital Identity: The Future of Warehouse Tracking & RFID (feat. Dan Quagliana)

Most warehouses still run on 1D barcodes, but the economics and regulations have finally shifted. In this episode of the Frontline Mobility Edge, Brett Cooper sits down with Dan Quagliana from Seagull Software (BarTender) to break down what's actually driving RFID adoption, how track and trace is evolving beyond simple inventory counts, and why 110 billion labels per year is now an AI-ready data asset.→ Why companies are consolidating labeling systems to cut costs in an unstable economy→ How FSMA, MOCRA, and the EU Digital Product Passport are forcing supply chain visibility→ The GS1 Sunrise initiative and the shift from 1D to 2D barcodes by 2027→ RFID tag costs dropping below 5 cents and what that means for mid-market adoption→ Real-world deployments: Chipotle's RFID food safety program with Zebra and Avery→ Getting started with RFID track and trace for under $10,000→ How BarTender is building agentic AI interfaces on top of labeling dataWhether you manage a warehouse, distribution center, or retail supply chain, the labeling layer is becoming the foundation for operational intelligence, not just identification.Learn more about BlueFletch: https://bluefletch.comLearn more about BarTender: https://bartendersoftware.comRequest a demo: https://bluefletch.com/demo