Should manufacturers wait for an RFID item tagging standard before adopting an EAS source tagging program? Will RFID ever replace EAS for item level theft prevention?
While RFID technology has made significant progress in recent years related to supply chain management, current tagging practices are limited mostly to case and pallet level applications. Individual RFID-tagged items at retail level are virtually non-existent, and it’s unlikely that RFID technology will replace EAS in the near future for item level theft prevention. Item level RFID applications are much more costly and do not provide the same level of security as Sensormatic EAS. With a long standing, successful track record of retail shrink control, Sensormatic has proven to be the most robust technology in combating theft attributed to shoplifting.
Related Questions
- Should manufacturers wait for an RFID item tagging standard before adopting an EAS source tagging program? Will RFID ever replace EAS for item level theft prevention?
- How does a retailer successfully manage a source tagging program long term?
- What are the key benefits to implementing a source tagging program?
