1. Supplier delivers cases/pallets of products with EPC (Electronic Product Code) on the tags.
2. Distribution center/Warehouse scans tags on the loading dock.
3. Tag information transferred to the database and to the EPC collection/service center to identify data.
4. RFID middleware translates, integrates, and filters data for business applications (Middleware could be SAP, i2, Oracle, etc. or
Information System the company has).
5. Retailer then shares the information with its partners (partners could be third party logistics companies, vendors, or others).