TOKYO -- Japanese materials maker Toray Industries has devised a production technology that will slash the price of a smart tag, or a radio frequency identification tag, used for merchandise management by 80% to less than 2 cents each.
Lower cost to help spread self-checkouts and other connected services

Fast Retailing, the parent of Uniqlo, has adopted smart tags to streamline product shipments and inventory management.
TOKYO -- Japanese materials maker Toray Industries has devised a production technology that will slash the price of a smart tag, or a radio frequency identification tag, used for merchandise management by 80% to less than 2 cents each.