In order to deploy radio frequency identification to its maximum potential, be sure to consider real-life usage scenarios of a product by an end user, take into account deployment scalability and support, and understand the technology and its limitations.
After a year of operation, Sapati has achieved a 100 percent increase in its sales, thanks to the use of radio frequency identification and other technologies to improve the customer experience.
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Let’s consider the Internet of Things and predictive maintenance—and why every service company needs them.
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