Tagging Up: How to Make RFID Adoption a Retail Reality

As a result, omnichannel commerce has turned the controlled linear retail supply chain upside down and inside out, shining a spotlight on retailers’ strengths and weaknesses and exposing the limitations of today's supply chain.

The need for inventory visibility is critical. RFID (radio frequency identification) isn't a new concept, but omnichannel retailing has given RFID adoption a new sense of urgency. From the consumer's perspective, they're expecting an "always open, always on" shopping experience, and RFID is the critical enabler that allows 24/7 networkwide inventory accuracy.