The Value of RFID: Benefits vs. Costs

The Value of RFID looks at the business case for radio-frequency identification. RFID can automate data collection and help companies track assets more accurately, but its benefits depend on how well it is built into business processes and information flows. The book argues that deploying RFID is a business decision as much as a technology decision.

It describes the costs and benefits of the technology in detail, proposes investment evaluation models for different application areas, and explains how to choose a suitable level of implementation. It also covers ways of handling uncertainty and risk in RFID projects, helping managers judge what return an investment is likely to bring.

Its readers include scholars, undergraduate and graduate students, and teaching staff in RFID and supply chain management, and it also offers managers practical guidance for investment decisions.