RFID Strategic Implementation and ROI A Practical Roadmap to Success

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is one of the most talked about emerging technologies in business today. RFID Strategic Implementation and ROI will help the reader comprehend the basics of RFID, the fundamental technology and components, the potential applications and business issues, and the marketplace forces at work in front of and behind the scenes. It will explain the links with supply chain management and develop an outline of costs and benefits. The authors demystify the issues and present a clear roadmap for implementation and adoption by manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and suppliers.

Chuck Poirier is a recognized authority on supply chain management, e-business techniques, and the collaborative use of technology around the world. He has written ten business books, six of which have been related to improving supply chain processing including The Networked Supply Chain and Business Process Management Applied. Duncan McCollum has a strong consulting background, including considerable experience with the evaluation, implementation and deployment of RFID technology, including business case development to meet the Wal-Mart and US Department of Defense mandates for their suppliers.