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RFID in the Supply Chain: Fizzling Technology or the Future of Effective SCM?

GlobalTranz

In 2003, Walmart announced that all of its suppliers would need to have Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on all pallets and cases by 2006. According to Atlas RFID, Active RFID tags require a power source, and therefore can initiate communication with a reader (beacon).

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Walmart and the Past, Present, and Future of RFID

AB&R

Walmart’s RFID journey Walmart announced in 2003 that its top 100 suppliers must tag their pallets and cases starting by 2005. As we’ve seen over the past few years, RFID helps companies maintain a strong omnichannel fulfillment operation during several waves of disruptions. Even so, businesses have eyed RFID for many years.

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eCommerce Considerations During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Vinculum

Both Alibaba and JD.com expanded during the SARS crisis in 2002-2003. Some business productions have changed their focus towards omnichannel retail, specifically e-commerce. Food delivery networks have become the only source to generate income in this scenario. Not the first time. Change in Actions. Fashion Trends and Apparel.

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Walmart and the Past, Present, and Future of RFID

AB&R

Walmart announced in 2003 that its top 100 suppliers must tag their pallets and cases starting by 2005. As we’ve seen over the past few years, RFID helps companies maintain a strong omnichannel fulfillment operation during several waves of disruptions. If there were ever a time to invest in the technology, it is now. click to expand).