Will Your RFID Gen 2 System Be Up to Standard?

The promise of increased functionality in RFID systems created in compliance with the new EPCglobal Generation 2 (Gen 2) standard creates a foundation for a new era of RFID use in the supply chain. Momentum and mandates have quickly establised Gen 2 as the RFID technology of choice for many global organizations and their trading partners. Despite its promose, it is important to understand Gen 2 is a starting point and is not the end of RFID supply chain innovation. Potential users may be surprised to learn there will be significant disparities in performance and capability among Gen 2-compliant products.

Gen 2 creats a foundation on whch to build interoperable RFID products and systems that will improve inventory management, logistics, and retail operations around the world. However, standard-based products don't provide standard performance.