Which retail point-of-sale innovation was first developed for the U.S. military in the 1970s before revolutionizing civilian shopping?

Throughout military history, retail innovations have played a crucial role in supplying armies and changing how wars are fought. From the sutlers who followed armies in the American Civil War to modern military PX systems, retail concepts have evolved alongside warfare. This trivia question explores a groundbreaking point-of-sale innovation that transformed military supply chains and influenced civilian retail technology.

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Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode scanning
Self-checkout terminals
RFID inventory tracking
Electronic card payment systems