Radio frequency ID technology: The next revolution in SCM

R adio Frequency Identification Technology, or RFID, is a technique for electronic labeling and identification of objects using radio waves. Often considered the next stage in the barcode evolution, RFID is the fastest growing segment of the automatic data capture and identification market. It has fairly diverse applications, ranging from marathon races and airline baggage tracking to hazardous material management, electronic security keys, and supply chain management (SCM).