Wal-Mart moves in the retail space to track item-level inventory using RFID technology.
The tracking program is slated to begin next month and will target individual pairs of jeans and underwear.
Removable RFID tags will be deployed on clothing to support rapid access to inventory.
Walmart suppliers will apply the RFID technology to removable labels to allay privacy concerns. …
… “Starting next month, the retailer will place removable smart tags on individual garments that can be read by a hand-held scanner.
WalMart workers will be able to quickly learn, for instance, which size of Wrangler jeans is missing … “ …
via Wall Street Journal: WalMart Radio Tags.


