Inventory shrinkage is a common problem in themanagement of returnable containers. RFID-based containertracking systems have been proposed as a possible solution.Benefits of RFID-based tracking of returnable transportitems such as pallets, kegs and boxes are documented inseveral case studies,...

The implementation of RFID leads to improved visibility in supply chains. However,as a consequence of the increased data collection and enhanced data granularity, supply chainparticipants have to deal with new data management challenges. In this paper, we give anoverview of the current...