• Read range: this varies from a few inches to a few yards depending on the size of the antenna – hand-held devices have lower range than fixed portals.

• Standards: some standards have been established, like ISO 13 MHz and UCC/EAN GTAG for UHF. The important

question for companies is to choose the right type of RFID.

It is important to realize that the pragmatic application of SCM products to real business issues and problems can indeed deliver rapid returns. But the downfall of so many organizations' SCM efforts is poorly specified implementation and investment (including implementation and interfacing costs), which can lead to a cycle of continued investment to support unrealized but promised benefits.

However, the retailer decided not to proceed with the project as the market was not then sufficiently developed to make a major investment worthwhile. The key then for Sainsbury’s in the future is to "implement proven solutions which address specific business issues".

The main benefits promised by the innovation were:

For retailers, the technology offers benefits in three areas:

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