Tracking tags may get congressional scrutiny

but...: The technology itself has the potential to save $$ in the supply chain. Not only in auto tracking of shipments, but reduced lost shipments. Also, the aspect of manpower savings when it comes to ordering and inventory control.

This could be a good thing in lowering costs to the consumer. HOWEVER, I would want the RFID deactivated upon purchase of said item. This would help prevent the potential for abuse.; Posted by: Trayk2 Posted on: 03/25/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Dangerous Technology Tim Patterson | 03/25/04

but... Trayk2 | 03/25/04

It won't stop at check-out Tim Patterson | 03/25/04

Unfortunately it WILL happen Spoon Jabber | 03/26/04

What exactly 'IS RFID TAG""? ParadigmOdyssey | 03/26/04

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