Transportation RFID: Cargo Transport Executives Say Their Industry's Homeland Security ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... In addition to federal regulations, the cargo industry is also being impacted by customer mandates, such as Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID). ...

... A study by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP released today found that while most senior executives at U.S. cargo transportation providers reported that their firm had already completed implementation of its homeland security strategy, few rated industry performance as excellent in any key area of security. ... The study was conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Statistics and Research Center. In addition to federal regulations, the cargo industry is also being impacted by customer mandates, such as Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID). More than 20 percent of executives rated RFID as an important component of a homeland security strategy. To be considered preferred providers, Deloitte believes that transporters will need to address RFID and other technologies as their customers demand traceable and secure cargo across their entire supply chains. ...

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