RFID Tagged Objects in Consumer Goods
1. 2003, Government Regulation for Cross-Border Trade
G8 nations pass regulations calling for computerized customs inspection and quicker exchange of information on the contents of freight containers.
2. 2004, Software Standards
Manhattan Associates and other software vendors standardize the middleware required for RFID supply chain deployments.
EPC™/RFID pilots like the Field Test drive adoption of data standards for passive identification.
Tags reach $0.05 with 1 billion chips produced for use across all manufacturing sectors
5. 2004, Supply Chain Vendor’s Investments
CHEP tags its wooden pallets and other reusable assets – which means that 25% of the reusable logistics assets in the CPG supply chain are “intelligent.”
6. 2004, Wal-Mart’s Support
Once tags reach $0.05, Wal-Mart pushes for RFID at pallet level – and case level for products prone to stock-outs.
7. 2005, Other Retailers’ Support
Following the lead of early adopters, most retailers require RFID at pallet level – and case level for products prone to stock-outs.
8. 2006,US Food Safety Regulations
Forrester expects Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations to drive RFID adoption for cases of perishable goods because of growing concerns about food safety.
9. 2008, Tags Reach $0.01
On the heels of case-level tagging, making feasible item-level tagging for goods like over-the-counter drugs, cosmetics and cigarettes.