The Three Rs of RFID: Rewards, Risk, and ROI
Tom Pisello - September 28, 2004

Introduction

The promise of radio frequency identification (RFID) is every supply chain manager's dream--real time tracking of every single product, from manufacture to checkout. Compared to universal product code (UPC) bar coding, which RFID promises to replace, RFID proactively transmits information, eliminating the manual point-and-read operations needed with bar coding. This enhanced visibility could significantly decrease warehouse, distribution, and inventory costs; increase margins; and enhance customer service...