Comment Everyone is panicing too early (Score 1) 325
I believe that there should be some regulation here, but the Walmart 2005 date shouldn't concern ANYONE about privacy issues.
The reason? Wal-mart is pushing for RFID on the PALLET level. They are not pushing for all of their products to be individually identified (yet).
For tracking of product coming in and our of their warehouses, this is a great idea. Rerouting product that someone accidentally put into the wrong truck is costly. Also this means they could drive around and find a pallet they are looking for in moments, even if it is still in a trailer.
The reason? Wal-mart is pushing for RFID on the PALLET level. They are not pushing for all of their products to be individually identified (yet).
For tracking of product coming in and our of their warehouses, this is a great idea. Rerouting product that someone accidentally put into the wrong truck is costly. Also this means they could drive around and find a pallet they are looking for in moments, even if it is still in a trailer.
