Analysts are commenting on what is currently being a hit in usage for department stores, aubway stations, and even fast food restaurants world wide. However companies in the US still seem to be waiting for a clear usage of the technology.

EPCglobal, which focuses on industry-driven standards for the Electronic Product Code to support RFID, trotted out several speakers who talked about how RFID tagging can help companies track their products, cut down on theft and reduce supply chain costs. Scott McNealy, chairman and CEO of Sun Microsystems Inc., spoke to attendees of the Baltimore conference on video, saying the concept of an EPCglobal network that securely connects products to manufacturers and retailers throughout the supply chain has graduated from a futuristic concept to a reality.

Source: Neowin.net

Analysts are commenting on what is currently being a hit in usage for department stores, aubway stations, and even fast food restaurants world wide. However companies in the US still seem to be waiting for a clear usage of the technology.

EPCglobal, which focuses on industry-driven standards for the Electronic Product Code to support RFID, trotted out several speakers who talked about how RFID tagging can help companies track their products, cut down on theft and reduce supply chain costs. Scott McNealy, chairman and CEO of Sun Microsystems Inc., spoke to attendees of the Baltimore conference on video, saying the concept of an EPCglobal network that securely connects products to manufacturers and retailers throughout the supply chain has graduated from a futuristic concept to a reality.

Source: Neowin.net