a. Placing the RFID tag on small inexpensive items still does not make sense. b. If the item needs a ˇ°chain of custodyˇ± log (such as controlled substances, expensive equipment, etc.) then there is a clear case for using RFID technology. c. Using RFID technology in a ˇ°closed-loopˇ± system such as on a conveyor system also is cost effective. d. EPC mandates are always