ABSTRACT
This Žrst step appears to be a logical step for implementing any technology including RFID. The ROI analysis is commonly utilized to justify capital investments such as costly systems. Due to the fact that mandates are driving suppliers to use passive RFID technologies, many cost justiŽcations are not performed prior to implementation. The mandates have moved RFID implementation as a cost of doing business as opposed to a justiŽed business expense. At a minimum, cost justiŽcations should be made to evaluate the lost value of implementing an RFID solution or when the investment may eventually pay for itself.
