May be our thoughts about RFID are not correct and they are just a myth.. So, check it out here. Microsoft has given very good article clearing almost 10 most famous myths about RFID. Its real cool technology and have potential future.
Covered myths are..
- There Are no Set Standards for RFID Today
- Replacing Bar Code-Based Processes with RFID Processes Will Achieve ROI
- RFID Benefits Only Retailers, Not Suppliers
- RFID is the Only Way to Automate Manual Warehouse Receiving Processes
- The EPC is an RFID Replacement of the Current Bar Codes (GTIN/UPC)
- Adoption of RFID Won’t Require Facility, Equipment and Process Changes
- Only Companies with Metal and Liquid Products Face Readability Challenges
- Consistently Reading Every EPC on a Pallet is Easy
- All RFID Tags Are the Same
- EPC Technology Can Only be used for Consumer Goods
Real good article, I cleared many of my doubts from this.