Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is atechnology that uses Radio Frequency wavesto read ‘tags’ which are associated with objects.Known commonly to track items such as merchandise, vehicles and animals,RFID has also been used in more obscure applications such as getting intonightclubs and stopping toilets overflowing! So how much do we reallyknow (and not know) about RFID? In a world where RFID is becoming thenorm, lets enlighten ourselves about this amazing technology and bustsome existing myths while we're at it.

What common misconceptions are there about

RFID?

7 Myths about RFID

‘RFID is too expensive to implement’

Myth1

‘RFID is just like barcodes but withoutlaser pointers’

Myth 2

Myth 3‘RFID is the end of privacy’

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How much do we really

know?

Yes, but that was years ago. Now, manufacturing industries, payment gateways, security, event management, toll booths ‐ all use RFID across Australia and worldwide. New uses for RFID are being thought up every day and the technology is evolving rapidly in terms of application, accuracy and affordability.

So, there you are, hopefully slightly more enlightened on RFID than earlier. Is it an ideal option for all tracking needs? Maybe, Maybe not. Is it worth considering for improving business efficiency? Absolutely!

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‘Installing an RFID setup is easy’

Myth5‘RFID is free from human error’

Myth 6

Myth 7‘RFID has no correlation to productivity’

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‘RFID is primarily used in Supply Chain Operations’

Myth 4