| Publisher | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 659.7KB PDF | Date added | 01 Jun 2003 |
| Topics | RFID, Security Management | ||
| Downloads | 50 | ||
This paper analyzes both internal and external theft within the supply chain in addition to technological methods for controlling theft. The discussion concentrates on the implementation of Auto-ID technology. One of the primary advantages of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) technology is that it does not require a direct line of sight between the reader and the tag. The RFID reader is capable of communicating with a tag through optically inert mediums such as the package containing the product or even the product itself. This is in contrast to barcodes that require unobstructed alignment with a reader.
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