RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology has taken the business world by storm, especially in the retail world where it enables companies to improve efficiency, increase sales and provide better customer service. If you’re thinking about implementing this productivity-enhancing technology in your retail business, here are some things you need to know.
How it works
RFID technology works much like barcodes and magnetic strips, except that it uses a small electronic device to store and send unique identifying information for individual items. It also uses radio frequency, rather than lasers or magnetic particles, to transfer the information.
