It is difficult to read a paper article or supply chain management document without mention of RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device). This, indeed, is a dynamic technology and end users such as Wal-Mart and Department of Defense insist on all vendors using this technology. HOWEVER, current RFID quality is poor, chips are expensive - with limited payback, and failure rates are high. Critical challenges remain static electricity issues, damaged and non-functional antennas, expense, and no one common 'language' for all RFID transmission.
The theory is certainly sound - but successful execution is still years away.
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