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Panel: The Future of RFID: Does it Work Across Industry?

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 9:15 am - 10:15 am

Track: Future Trends & Issues

Session Abstract:

The benefits of RFID are touted as increased product availability at shelf level, theft reduction, and reduction of other categories of shrink, productivity improvement and pricing improvement. The panel will take a look at RFID applications and debate and discuss the issues that revolve around making it all run smoothly. Can it run smoothly, and if so, who benefits the most – manufacturers, logistics service providers, or retailers? Is there, or will there be an ability to integrate RFID across the supply chain and vertical markets in an efficient and cost effective way? Have we reached the point of industry critical mass and standardization to provide sufficient benefit to overcome startup investment risks and operating costs of RFID?