Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will take a phased approach to rolling out RFID technology in its supply chain. At meetings with sup- pliers and technology vendors in Bentonville, Ark., in No- vember, the retailer said it planned to start using RFID in its Texas facilities first. Wal-Mart's top 100 suppliers must present implementation plans by February 2004. Shortly after the Wal-Mart meetings, the Department of Defense held its first RFID conference for suppliers and technology vendors, where it further outlined its plans for implementing RFID with its 43,000 suppliers. Wal-Mart is working closely with DoD to develop its RFID strategies. "We've made it clear we do intend to implement this technology," said Alan Estevez, assistant undersecretary of defense, supply chain integration. "And we're willing to work with [technology providers] on how best to implement it."
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