Which invention, first publicly demonstrated in 1974, revolutionized retail inventory management and is considered the predecessor to modern RFID technology?

The retail landscape has been transformed by numerous inventions and discoveries throughout history. Some technologies have completely revolutionized how products reach consumers, how inventory is managed, and how purchasing decisions are made. This poll tests your knowledge about a pivotal invention that fundamentally altered retail strategy and created new possibilities for merchants worldwide. Can you identify the groundbreaking technology that sparked a retail renaissance?

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Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode system
Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) terminal
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tags
Computerized Inventory Management System (CIMS)