IBM is set to announce this week a major radio frequency identification (RFID) strategy that involves integrating the next-generation supply-chain and tracking technology with existing data systems. Seen as a refinement and eventually replacement of barcode supply-chain tracking and inventory, the wireless tags and readers are slowly gaining traction in the market, which is expected to top US$3 billion within four years. Much of the RFID adoption is being driven by directives and deadlines from major retailers, particularly Wal-Mart.
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IBM To Roll Out Integrated RFID
Posted by: Jay Lyman September 27, 2004 11:17 AMIBM is set to announce this week a major radio frequency identification (RFID) strategy that involves integrating the next-generation supply-chain and tracking technology with existing data systems. Seen as a refinement and eventually replacement of barcode supply-chain tracking and inventory, the wireless tags and readers are slowly gaining traction in the market, which is expected to top US$3 billion within four years. Much of the RFID adoption is being driven by directives and deadlines from major retailers, particularly Wal-Mart.