TABLE OF CONTENTS With at least a framework in place for developing an RFID strategy to complement the business strategy and operating plan, a firm turns its attention next to what technology applications are best suited for its particular business environment. This move requires a company to carefully review what is happening in its marketplace and in business in general, to complete the strategy with an eye for making certain its particular needs have been met. Over the next several chapters, we will pay attention to this merging of RFID applications with the business plan as we explain the future course of RFID deployment as an enabler to supply chain visibility and wireless technology.
Special attention will be given to securing a business from two aspects that tend to receive less attention in supply chain improvement efforts: defeating those who would invade a business for the purposes of bringing harm and those who want to illegally copy a branded product and sell it in a gray market. Intrusion into a supply chain for nefarious purposes and producing fake copies of what is produced have become major concerns to a modern business.
There are many areas in which RFID is being considered a catalyst for improvement. Indeed, the business world is littered with stories of all type in a myriad of industries covering a variety of subjects, many of which have already been mentioned. With the events of 9/11 as one driving factor, consideration of...
