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A Basic Introduction to RFID Technologies and Its Use in the Supply Chain

Overview In 2003 RFID seemed to have appeared from nowhere, and into the spot light as one of the hottest technologies around. Everyone from journalists, analysts, VC's, technology companies and retail giants like Wal-Mart were making public statements, mandates, predications and investments based on the promise that RFID was set to revolutionize the global supply chain on a scale not seen since the internet revolution in the 1990's. Written for both technical and business professionals, this white paper explores how RFID works, its various building blocks and the potential the technology has for the supply chain.

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Publisher	RFID Journal	File Format	PDF
Date Published	April 2005	Downloads	2
Format	White Papers
Topics	Mobile - Wireless Communications, RFID

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