ABSTRACT
The quotes above describe how history is important to us so we can learn from it. Though many people believe that RFID is a new technology, it has an extensive history. A more accurate description of RFID is as an emerging technology, and its emergence is best understood by evaluating the history of RFID. It can be said that to manage something effectively one must rst understand it. RFID systems are complex entities that can be utilized in many ways. Managers will have to use insight to make sound decisions on how and when to use these systems. Perspective is an organizing framework that supports effective decisions and can be gained by reviewing historical events.
