Wal-Mart begins RFID trial
Wal-Mart announced it has begun field tests of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology at seven “Supercenters” and one regional distribution
announced it has begun field tests of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology at seven “Supercenters” and one regional distribution area in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The following product manufacturers are participating in the trial: Gillette, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark, Kraft Foods, Nestle Purina PetCare, Procter & Gamble Company and Unilever. Initially a total of 21 products will be included in the test; each Supercenter typically stocks 100,000 products, Wal-Mart said, adding that it is targeting 100% readability of pallet tags through dock doors and 100% readability of case tags on distribution center conveyor belts.
