Abstract: A system comprising a shelving unit including a shelf defining a supporting surface. The shelving unit is electrically coupled to a power source and a network. The system further includes a bin removably positioned on the supporting surface; a module removably coupled to the bin; a first wireless component coupled to the shelf and in electrical communication with the network; and a second wireless component coupled to the bin or the module. Electrical power is wirelessly transferred between the first wireless component and the second wireless component. A data set is wirelessly transferred between the first wireless component and the second wireless component. The module is in electrical communication with the network.

Abstract: A system includes a processor, a barcode reader, and an RFID R/W component. The barcode reader scans a barcode of an item to generate barcode information, and communicates the barcode information to the processor. The RFID R/W component receives, from the processor, a serialization number corresponding to the barcode information. The RFID R/W component then writes the serialization number to an RFID tag of the item.

Abstract: A system includes a processor, a barcode reader, and an RFID R/W component. The barcode reader scans a barcode of an item to generate barcode information, and communicates the barcode information to the processor. The RFID R/W component receives, from the processor, a serialization number corresponding to the barcode information. The RFID R/W component then writes the serialization number to an RFID tag of the item.

Abstract: A dock leveler or dock lift deck comprises two upper plates that are connected to create a permanently visible longitudinal joint that serves as a guideline for a forklift operator. In some cases the joint may have a variable width gap that helped in squaring up the deck during manufacturing. To draw attention to the guideline, the two upper plates may each have an embossed pattern that is shifted out of registry with each other.