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The $42 Billion Problem Shrinkage continues to plague retailers. RFID is no silver bullet, but it can be part of the solution.

Brains, Dollars and Technology Equals Security The U.S. government should fund research into how technology can help improve cargo security.

Everything You Need to Put RFID to Work RFID Journal's fifth annual RFID Journal LIVE! will provide new insights into how companies can leverage RFID today.

Protecting Consumer Privacy An article in BusinessWeek about new video surveillance systems shows the focus should be on business practices, not technology.

The ROI of RFID in the Supply Chain Although RFID implementations are not without costs and risks, a number of companies in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution and retailing have achieved a 200 percent return on investment.

Be Careful What Data You Collect AOL's recent problems related to the release of information on searches done through its Web site is a cautionary tale for those thinking about collecting RFID data on consumers.

Feelings of Insecurity The global supply chain remains vulnerable to a terrorist attack. RFID alone won’t secure cargo containers, but it’s a start.

Should Skimming Be Illegal? A ban on surreptitious scanning could resolve most of the concerns people have about RFID being used to invade privacy.

Protecting the Public Health The FDA and several pharmaceutical companies have taken the initiative to use RFID to combat drug counterfeiting and protect consumers.

Big Brother's Enemy Some believe that RFID is going to usher in an age of government control, but that's only because they don't understand history.