Which product identification technology, now ubiquitous in retail, was developed for military logistics during World War II before becoming standardized for commercial use in the 1970s?

During wartime, military supply chains and retail operations often spawn innovations that later transform civilian commerce. One particular innovation born from military necessity revolutionized how products were tracked, identified, and sold worldwide. Test your knowledge about the intersection of military logistics and retail technology that changed shopping forever.

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Barcode scanning system
Credit card magnetic stripe
Digital price tags
Self-checkout kiosks