How Can RFID Increase Business Productivity?
“Packetizing” the Real World

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is on the verge of taking off, with giant retailer Wal-Mart as one of biggests proponents. In the near future, this tracking technology will change the way retailers distribute and sell goods. It’s time for business leaders to sit down and think about how RFID will impact their distribution activities and beyond.

Executive Summary
Wal-Mart, Gillette, Metro, Tesco's and other top retailers are leading the way towards a future driven by RFID technology. RFID promises to improve business practices at all levels, from the manufacturer through to the consumer. Not only will it dramatically reduce costs of tracking goods across the supply chain, it also seems likely to fundamentally change the way companies operate basic elements of the supply chain, such as warehouses. As it gets cheaper to manufacture RFID or "smart" tags, the technology will gain enough momentum to affect retailers at large. We believe also that RFID could ultimately influence the winning retail formats of the future, as well as the kinds of products and packages that companies design.

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