Warehouse and distribution center operations are at the surge in radio frequency identification(RFID) technology. RFID is proving to be a cost-effective resource for saving time, improving visibility and reducing labor requirements for a variety of shipping, receiving and inventory management operations. Interest in using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in warehouse and distribution operations is at an all-time high. Wireless identification and tracking with RFID represents a new way to conduct operations, which creates new benefits and challenges. Many hardware and software suppliers are just beginning to explore how RFID technology can tie into warehouse management systems (WMS) to produce a warehouse/DC of incredible efficiency. Several WMS providers now support RFID data entry in their software. Retailers are experimenting with RFID technology in stocked store shelves to keep track of tagged inventory and notify either the back room or the supplier when stock is low. The application could be modified for use in warehouses and distribution centers for materials management and inventory.