Which retail technology invention, first patented in 1952 but not widely adopted until the 1970s, revolutionized supply chain management by automating product identification?

The retail landscape has been transformed by numerous technological innovations throughout history. These inventions have revolutionized how products move from manufacturers to consumers, how purchases are made, and how retailers track inventory and sales. This trivia question focuses on a pivotal technological breakthrough that fundamentally altered retail operations worldwide and continues to impact nearly every shopping experience today.

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Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode system
Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags
Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) terminals
Near Field Communication (NFC) payment technology