Years ago David Collins, "the father of the barcode," developed a linear tracking technology called KarTrak that was first installed on Boston and Maine railcars that led the way to modern barcodes. A fundamental building block of our modern economy, the barcode is still the backbone for retailing and manufacturing. Peter Collins, following in his father's footsteps, is an expert in pioneering barcode and RFID technology to close critical gaps between human and technology resources. Learn about barcode history, protocols, 1D versus 2D codes, and the future of tracking and data management solutions for government contractors, laboratories, universities and commercial organizations.

Collins Bio:

Peter Collins, President and CEO of A2B Tracking, leads a high-tech company specializing in cloud-based asset management and inventory control systems, with a strong focus on barcode and RFID technology. As the son of barcode technology pioneer David Collins , he has guided A2B Tracking for 30 years , overseeing sales, marketing, product development, and engineering. An electrical engineer by education, he has consulted across diverse industries including military, government, manufacturing, rental, and finance. Collins was also Vice President of AIM (Automatic Identification and Mobility) and a founding member of the AIT Alliance Committee. His industry contributions include the ID Global Leadership Award in Milan, Italy, and A2B Tracking has received awards for Defense Technology and Business Excellence. Key products developed under his leadership include UPS Trackpad and the flagship A2B Asset Management Platform