ABSTRACT
In fashion and textile supply chain, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), which is one of the most promising technological innovations in recent times, is used in manufacturing, inventory control, warehousing, distribution, logistics, automatic object tracking and supply chain management. Various retailers and manufacturers, such as CVS, Tesco, Prada, Benetton, Walmart and Procter & Gamble, are now implementing the technology and exploring the impact on their businesses. RFID technology can provide potential benefits in supply chain management through reduction of inventory losses, increase in efficiency and improvement in information accuracy. The successful operation lies in understanding the technology and its working, which can minimize potential problems. In this chapter, the author discusses RFID technology, the history of RFID and various applications related to inventory management, production control, retail management and tracking of objects and animals in fashion and textile supply chain. In addition, the scope of the book and the reason for wide acceptance of RFID is also highlighted.
