In April 2004, Accenture launched a survey of manufacturing executives across a range of companies--with the bulk coming from consumer goods and pharmaceuticals--to determine how prevalent radio-frequency identification/electronic product code compliance mandates are today. It was also to gauge manufacturers’ views on how and where it will deliver the greatest payoffs.
RFID/EPC promises to transform the value chain--allowing seamless communications from suppliers to the end consumer. When that occurs, Accenture believes manufacturers can realize step changes in business performance by creating new and innovative business models.
