Item-attendant information and communications technology (ICT) provides an all embracing format that allows for automatic identification and data transfer. It's designed to both better manage products and their components, as well as keep track of all the physical assets and people in a corporation. This book demonstrates how, through ICT, a corporation can gain control of all its assets and be able to handle data extremely fast and effectively, while also offering a platform for integrating ICT information with other IT functions. It also details how technology can be employed to increase efficiency, productivity, profitability, and competitive advantage.