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Wal-Mart puts big bucks into tracking tech

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Julio Franco, Nov 10, 2003.

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  1. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    Wal-Mart plans to spend $3 billion over the next several years on a new inventory tracking technology that uses radio frequency signals to keep tabs on merchandise, sources familiar with the project said.

    Read more: CNet News.
    Julio Franco, Nov 10, 2003
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  2. aoj145 Newcomer, in training

    Wal-Mart will also be using the same technology to track their illegal immigrant workers by placing a small microchip in their heads.
    aoj145, Nov 11, 2003
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  3. DLx/P Newcomer, in training

    Maybe they are just upgrading, they have used RF technology for several years. Many of my companies distribution centers have shipped barcoded inventory to them for sometime now. They use Telxon and Symbol Technologies equipment in their stores.
    DLx/P, Nov 11, 2003
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