AIM Global Industry Brief Recaps 2008 RFID-Enabled Retail Sector Proficiencies
AIM Global, the trade association recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility, today released an "AIM Industry Brief" recapping the measurable and significant operational efficiency improvements resulting from Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology deployments in the global retail sector in 2008 and continuing into 2009.
Available today by request from AIM Global, the "RFID Technology in Action: The Retail Sector 2008" brief includes ABI Research's recent findings on RFID use in the retail sector and examples of successful RFID technology deployments that enhance the consumer experience. The brief focuses on the measurable benefits of RFID technology including:
- Significantly improved inventory management and availability
- Reduced counterfeiting of high-end goods such luggage, perfume, jewelry, wine, etc.
- Enhanced in-store shopping
"The benefits that the global retail sector is reaping from RFID technology is truly a bright spot in an otherwise tough 2008 holiday buying season and we expect even greater gains in 2009," said AIM Global President, Dan Mullen. "The AIM Industry Brief gives an overview of many of the recent retail industry RFID deployments and directs retailers who have not yet explored the myriad benefits of the technology to the AIM Global Buyer's Guide."
"The retail sector is quickly discovering that deploying RFID as an integral part of business operations can mean significant efficiency improvements and cost savings," said Michael Liard, Director of RFID and contactless research for ABI Research. "As AIM Global's Industry Brief and ABI's research show, RFID is an ideal, immediately deployable technology solution for retailers who want to enhance the consumer experience through improved inventory management and in-store processes and services."
For a copy of the AIM Global Industry Brief "RFID Technology in Action: The Retail Sector 2008" contact Diana Bowser at 724-934-4470 or by email: Diana@aimglobal.org.
About AIM Global
For 35 years, AIM Global has served as the association and worldwide authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM members are providers and users of technologies, systems, and services that capture, manage, and integrate accurate data into larger information systems. Serving members in 43 countries, AIM is dedicated to accelerating the growth and use of Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies and services around the world.
AIM Global has an active educational focus, providing accurate and unbiased information on data collection technology. As part of its educational outreach, AIM Global publishes "RFID Connections" and "AIM Connections" the industry's oldest and most respected e-newsletters on RFID and automatic data collection.
For more information on AIM Global, its technologies and its members, please visit www.aimglobal.org or www.rfid.org.
SOURCE: AIM Global