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December 9, 2003

What You Need To Know About RFID In 2004

by Joshua Walker

with Christine Spivey Overby, Tamara Mendelsohn, Charles P. Wilson

Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

RFID is one of many technologies that will extend the Internet to the physical world. Unfortunately, the focus on the electronic product code (EPC) overshadows the broader context -- and power -- of RFID. Smart companies will test EPC now and link pilots to process change and other extended Internet technologies.

 
Figures & Data
  • Figure 1.  Understanding RFID And Its Uses
  • Figure 2.  Uses Of RFID Span Numerous Industries
  • Figure 3.  A Sample 96-Bit EPC
  • Figure 4.  Companies Are Taking RFID Mandates Seriously
  • Figure 5.  A Collection Of Vendors Is Necessary For EPC Pilot Design
   

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Technology: Packaged Applications, Supply Chain Management
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods, Retail, RFID
Geography: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America
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