RFID FORUM: TWO TAKES ON RFID'S POTENTIAL

摘要

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has always been considered a forward-looking technology. Today, most of the focus is on how emerging electronic product code (EPC) RFID tags can help connect trading partners and align supply chains across borders to deliver wide business benefits. There has been a number of key achievements that have driven RFID technology development and led to increased understanding and adoption of the technology. In particular, the retail mandates set down by large firms like Walmart, instructing those within the company's wider supply chain to adapt RFID, have been key in promoting wider use of the technology. The development of global RFID standards has helped ensure consistency of application across borders.