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Every so often, new technologies come along that threaten to upend the world as we know it. Such was the case in 2003 when Walmart announced its famous RFID mandate that required its top suppliers to put RFID tags on shipping crates and pallets. As RFID startups proliferated like convenience stores, many predicted the end of barcodes and a new level of real time supply chain visibility.
Despite the hype, Walmart abandoned the initiative...