Which groundbreaking retail technology invention, first commercially used in 1974 on a pack of Wrigley's gum, is estimated to save the retail industry over $18 billion annually through improved inventory tracking?

The retail landscape has been transformed by numerous technological inventions and discoveries throughout history. From the humble barcode to sophisticated AI-powered recommendation engines, these innovations have revolutionized how products reach consumers and how businesses operate. This trivia question focuses on a pivotal retail technology invention that fundamentally changed supply chain management and inventory tracking worldwide.

This is a live public trivia poll on AIPolls.Net. Vote and see real-time results.

Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tag
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tag
Near Field Communication (NFC) chip