In Search of the Glass Pipe: Transforming Track and Trace Through RFID

Author:

Clive Macmillan-Davis, Geoff Squires and Alison Greene

Summary:

Innovative enterprises are getting closer to the elusive 'glass pipe' by integrating Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technologies into their Supply Chain.

This CSC white paper examines the impact of mature track and trace technologies on supply chain management and explains how RFID, coupled with business process change, can create significant competitive advantage. It also describes current RFID solutions and looks at how different technologies can be deployed in different parts of the supply chain to optimize customer benefits. The paper also lays out a proven approach to deployment, focused on maximizing return on investment.