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Automotive Aftermarket RFID White Paper   Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology uses small tags to track the location and history of items that carry small tags. RFID is now being looked at by the automotive aftermarket in hopes that it will help the industry with issues like excess inventory, shrinkage and counterfeiting. RFID is different than bar codes in that “line-of-sight” is not required for readers to detect the information contained on small tags. RFID also offers the potential for greater amounts of information and allows for better tracking of products throughout a facility and a supply chain. This paper defines RFID, its benefits and challenges, and the current and potential future use of the technology in the aftermarket.