Which pioneering technology, invented in 1952 by Norman Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver, fundamentally transformed retail inventory management and checkout processes worldwide?

The retail landscape has been transformed by technological innovations throughout history. From humble beginnings with mechanical cash registers to today's AI-powered shopping experiences, retail technology has constantly evolved to meet changing consumer demands. This poll tests your knowledge about a groundbreaking retail technology that revolutionized how we shop and how retailers manage inventory and customer experiences.

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Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode system
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags
Electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) terminals
Near-field communication (NFC) payment technology