WARRENDALE, PA, Dec 04, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — AIM Global, the trade association recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility, released an “AIM Industry Brief” recapping the measurable and significant operational efficiency improvements resulting from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology deployments in the global retail sector in 2008 and continuing into 2009.
Available from AIM Global, the “RFID Technology in Action: The Retail Sector 2008″ brief includes ABI Research’s recent findings on RFID use in the retail sector and examples of successful RFID technology deployments that enhance the consumer experience. The brief focuses on the measurable benefits of RFID technology including:
- Significantly improved inventory management and availability
- Reduced counterfeiting of high-end goods such as luggage, perfume, jewelry, wine, etc.
- Enhanced in-store shopping
“RFID is a more efficient method of counting and managing items compared to previous inventory management methods,” said Zander Livingston, Research and Development Strategist/RFID Project Manager, American Apparel. “RFID technology in retail provides real-time visibility and enables sales staff to improve customer care, while stockroom employees focus on organization and replenishment. At American Apparel we have proven that RFID can improve inventory accuracy above 99%.”
“The retail sector is quickly discovering that deploying RFID as an integral part of business operations can mean significant efficiency improvements and cost savings,” said Michael Liard, Director of RFID and contactless research for ABI Research. “As AIM Global’s Industry Brief and ABI’s research show, RFID is an ideal, immediately deployable technology solution for retailers who want to enhance the consumer experience through improved inventory management and in-store processes and services.”
For more information on AIM Global, its technologies and its members, please visit aimglobal.org or rfid.org.
