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Waiting For the RFID Revolution

May 28, 2009 | No Comments →

A few years ago, analysts were predicting that RFID technology would revolutionize supply chain dynamics. Yet, for a variety of reasons, that transformation has still not materialized. Are technology glitches and privacy concerns to blame? Or, is RFID simply too costly? What about the problems RFID tags pose for recycling/reusing efforts? What will it take to resolve those issues?
Earlier this week, an article at TechNewsWorld took a look at questions like these.  In “RFID: A Revolution in a Holding Pattern,” author Denise Deveau outlines the major hurdles that have blocked widespread adoption of RFID technology.

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