Implementing RFID in the factory logistics operations of an MNC

Abstract

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a mature technology, but for reasons of cost and size, its use has been restricted to a closed set of applications. However cost reductions and efforts by Electronic Product Code (EPC) Global and industry giants, such as Wal-Mart and the U.S Department of Defence are causing the supply chain industry to shift towards a broad adoption of RFID technology which is based on emerging open standards.