<DIV>As supply chains in the textiles and fashion industry become more complex and as the shift to mass customization puts more pressure on a rapid and flexible response to the customer's demands, there is an urgent need to monitor and improve the efficiency of supply chains in the industry. Radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies offer a unique opportunity to achieve these goals. Summarizing key recent research, this book looks at the application of RFID technologies in such areas as order allocation, garment manufacturing, product tracking, distribution, and retail.</div>