Technology Is Being Utilized by Retail Operations to Reduce the Amount

question 142

Multiple Choice

Technology is being utilized by retail operations to reduce the amount of time to track inventory and record shipments. Companies such as Target and Walmart now require suppliers to attach a tiny chip with identification information to pallets and cases of products. This technology is called:

• A) RFID.
• B) ERP.
• C) 3PL.
• D) PCHIP.

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Definitions:

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