Which technology, invented in 1973 by IBM engineers, revolutionized retail inventory management and is now used on virtually all commercial products worldwide?

The retail industry was forever changed when a revolutionary inventory management system was introduced in the early 1970s. This innovation fundamentally transformed how products are tracked from warehouse to checkout, enabling just-in-time inventory practices and reducing costs for retailers worldwide. Test your knowledge about this groundbreaking technology that continues to impact nearly every retail purchase you make today!

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Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode system
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system
Point of Sale (POS) terminal network