Walmart and Avery Dennison just achieved what was "long considered impossible" - RFID tracking for perishables and fresh food. This breakthrough isn't just impressive technology; it's the next domino in Walmart's ambitious vision to build the smart store of the future.
In this deep dive, we explore:
• Why RFID tracking for perishables was previously considered the "holy grail" of grocery technology
• How this solves the black hole of inventory visibility in fresh food departments
• Why waste and spoilage reduction is crucial for grocery profit margins
• Walmart's broader smart store strategy to track items, people, and products in real-time
• How this complements Walmart's existing Bluetooth sensor deployment with Wiliot
• The difference between pallet-level tracking and individual item-level visibility
• How upcoming food safety legislation (FISMA) is driving industry adoption
•Why "when Walmart moves, the industry follows"
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