Radio Frequency Identification in Packaging

The implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) in consumer product industries has primarily been dedicated to manufacturer and retailer transactions. RFID applications that do target consumers are generally focused on marketing efforts and hindered by the actual signaler/ tag cost versus benefit imbalance. Although some retailers have driven RFID label use, consumer product groups (CPGs) have traditionally paid tag costs. Savings have been passed along to retailers and distributors …