... Information Technology (IT) costs are up as well and it is up to the companies to insure that they are utilizing the IT resources to the fullest. "Many organizations find that they have some software titles that are out of compliance [with licensing agreements], while others are being underutilized” (Johnson, 2012). The new system that we are proposing to Riordan, we are confident that it will not be underutilized and that the company gets full use and potential out of this system. Real Time Locating System (RTLS) is what we are proposing to Riordan. We will be discussing aspects of this system in detail that will talk about some of the components, how information will be received, the benefits of RTLS, and some business details that would drive the need for Riordan to acquire this system. As we know, Real Time Locator System (RTLS) is an accurate program that accurately locates and tracks items and assets (Yanying Gu; Lo, A.; Niemegeers, I, March 2009). RTLS utilizes readers that process the signals received and tags that determine the location of objects....
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...Inventory Management By: Jared Farnsworth, LAT In the fall of two thousand two I was introduced to radio frequency identification or RFID while I was doing my advanced individual training (AIT) for the military in Fort Lee, Virginia. At this time RFID was still in its infancy and not too many people were using RFID at this time. Not really too much was known about the benefits that it provided for inventory management either. The military was in the beginning stages of development and found it useful to link all of the databases at every military installation to make inventory control that much more reliable. Throughout my career in the military I used the RFID system quite a bit, mainly for inventory management. I used it for the control of medical equipment for the Army hospital that I was attached to. Everything had to be documented since all the supplies were highly vital to the proper running of the hospital. Other uses for the RFID system are for loss prevention, tracking inventory replenishment, managing work-in progress, and the removal of production waste through lean management. However certain problems do exist with the RFID system such as misuses and privacy issues. Over the next few paragraphs the benefits and problems with the RFID system will be discussed. “Theft and loss prevention and price markdown management are two of the most promising uses for radio frequency identification technologies deployed at...
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...[pic] Working Paper on future RFID Research Needs September 2007 Participating EU-funded R&D Projects in CERP: |Acronym |Name of Project |Contact / email | |AMI-4-SME |Ambient Intelligence Technology for Systemic Innovation |Harald Sundmaeker, ATB, Germany | | |in Manufacturing SMEs |Sundmaeker@atb-bremmen.de | |BRIDGE |Building Radio Frequency Identification in the Global |Henri Barthel, GS1 | | |Environment |henri.barthel@gs1.org | |CE-RFID |Coordinating European Efforts for Promoting the European |Dr. Gerd Wolfram, METRO Group, Germany | | |Value Chain |gerd.wolfram@mgi.de | |CoBIs |Collaborative Business Items |Stephan Haller, SAP, Switzerland | | | |stephan.haller@sap.com | |Dynamite |Dynamic Decisions in Maintenance |Kenneth...
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...I think that the subject of RFID is very interesting. I believe the application is what the “fuss” should be over. I think using RFID to track cows, so if they wander off, the farmer can find them again is an outstanding application of RFID. The same goes RFIDs in hospital bracelets on newborns to prevent the unauthorized removal of the baby from the hospital. (Both my kids had them in their bracelets). But what I feel is concerning is that we live in an age of “me, me, me” “now, now, now”, and we want to put this technology into everything. And as justification, we say “it will make my life easier”. Really? Was it really that hard to swipe a credit card? Apparently so, because all we have to do now is tap them. What about product tracking? Companies are interested in this technology to track their products from purchase to trash. A container of milk containing an RFID tag is picked up at a grocery store. The expiration date can be automatically sent to your cell phone. Instead of standing in line to check out, you can just walk past a tag reader. This can calculate the total of your purchase and send the bill directly to your bank. In addition, the manufacturer of the product can be notified to ship more products to the store, and the store can be notified of the empty space on its shelf. Once home, and you put your milk into your “smart refrigerator”. This can track your usage, and when you empty the container, you can have messages sent to remind you to buy more milk, or...
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...new technologies such as social networking, biometric technology, RFID, and cloud networks have completely changes the way companies operate. They have redefined and replaced older technologies and have managed to do so at a rapid pace. If companies do not set themselves up with flexibility to implement new technologies they will soon be out of business. Cloud networks have become increasingly popular due to the cost savings and effectiveness of their design. A company is able to save money by not having the overhead and staff to maintain and service their own servers. I think that this type of network will soon become a standard business model for all companies. As the security features continue to advance, the cost savings provided by the cloud will be too great to pass up. The cloud has also contributed to the rise in another type of network, the social network. The increasing popularity of social websites such as Facebook and Twitter has spawned new ways to market and advertise. The traditional forms of advertising are slowly being phased out and being replaced by more direct advertising based on the information a user provides to their social networking site. The ability to capture and use this information as well as the ability to adapt to new social network sites will be a pivotal quality in successful business in the future. Another technology that is evolving rapidly is RFID. With new RFID technologies business in the future will be able completely change...
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...Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) with Short Messaging Service (SMS) AUTHORS: Crystal Genna F. Antinero Ma. Josefa T. Pacoli Mark A. Soliva Venus R. Tongohan COURSE: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering ACEDEMIC YEAR: 2013-2014 TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Undergraduate Thesis TOTAL OF PAGES: 73 COLLEGE: College of Engineering NAME AND ADDRESS OF INSTITUTION: University of Rizal System Morong, Rizal EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The study aimed to develop a new Electronic School ID System using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) with Short Messaging Service (SMS), and to determine its level of acceptability with respect to the selected aspects of evaluation. The researchers used the developmental method of research since the study is focused on developing the Electronic School ID System. Descriptive method was also used to determine the level of acceptability of the system. The researcher was evaluated by means of testing this system but monitored by the researchers and the report was based on the accuracy, applicability, user-friendliness, modifiability, workability, safety and maintenance of the system. The researcher conducted the study to electronic ID system of the students. This mainly focuses on the ability of the RFID components to visibly play the task of the Barcode in the supermarket that check the value of the item being scanned. As with the system, there is an RFID card/tag that is being tapped to the RFID reader and scans the information...
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...There is always something new coming out now days, something new that always is going to affect any career that you are taking. My major right now is Business Management and I think technology is changing everybody around the world. There are some technology that can have a big impact in your career because you never know what is up there waiting for you after you are done career in college. Technology has come a long way since it was first made. It has improved in many different ways. It has help thousands of business launch and have a big impact on the community. We need technology, and yet every new technology places new demands upon us and creates new forms of stress. We can't live with it but at the same time we can't live without it. There is no turning back to some pre technical era. They help them in many ways, some were good and some were bad. But for the most part the help of been able to launch off has had a big impact. There are some technology’s that benefits a lot career. Since technology was invented many business have a lot benefits from it and as information travels faster and faster and more reliably, barriers of distance disappear, and businesses are realizing how easy it is to outsource jobs overseas again the Radio frequency identification technology is infiltrating and changing business significantly in a few ways, one begin to tighten security at their organization place. Technology has great effects in businesses. Like using a computer, you can access the...
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...ISSN: 2088-8708 784 Journal homepage: http://iaesjournal.com/online/index.php/IJECE RFID Based Attendance Management System Shashank Shukla, Shailee Shah, Pooja Save Department of Information Technology, Thakur College of Engineering & Technology (TCET) Kandivali-400101, Mumbai University, India Article Info ABSTRACT Article history: Received Jul 19, 2013 Revised Oct 8, 2013 Accepted Oct 30, 2013 Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio waves to transfer data from an electronic tag, called RFID tag or label, attached to an object, through a reader for the purpose of identifying and tracking the object. RFID technology is a matured technology that has been widely deployed by various organizations as a part of their automation systems. In this project, an RFID based system has been built in order to produce an attendance management system. An automated attendance management software will not only make the entire process simple, but will also provide a well-structured and analyzed report of the pattern of student attendance and time management, which can further help in allocating and using the human resources in an organization to the maximum possible benefit. This system consists of two main parts which include: the hardware and the software. The hardware consists of a motor unit and RFID reader. The RFID reader, which is a low-frequency reader (125 kHz), is connected to the host computer via...
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...Wal-Mart, a leader in innovation in the retail industry has already adopted this comprehensive technology. The challenge I may face by retailers and suppliers is to develop an inventory notification system that incorporates RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology at its best. I will fill this gap by providing a solution using Radio Frequency Identification tags to keep track of products on store shelves, in inventory, and products that are bought. The system will feature radio frequency identification tags and readers. Readers will be located in the storage room and at the point-of-sale terminals. I will be focusing the project on software development and will outsource the supply of RF tags and readers. I propose a way to give more control to the end user by building a notification system with multiple types of alerts that allows the user to control which applications notifications are used for each alert. This will help create adaptive rules for rating the importance and urgency of inventory to determine which notifications a user wants to see. On the other hand, a computerized inventory and monitoring of a company is needed to save time and money. My project aims to design and develop management software that will incorporate RFID technology. My project will also enable store management to know the current status of products on the shelves, what is selling, and what is in the stockroom. Features of the software will include notifying users of empty shelves...
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...How Walmart Uses E-commerce in Its Supply Chain In 2011, Walmart’s sales amounted to $419 billion and were ranked first in Fortune 500’s list of world’s largest companies by revenue. (Walmart 2011). What contributed to Walmart’s success? With heavy investment into their supply chain management system it has enable them to reduce overall costs, minimize inventory levels, and optimize logistics and distribution thus making them more successful. Analysis will be made as to why Walmart is concentrating on supply chain projects, why some suppliers are not in compliance with mandatory RFID tags, and how e-commerce improves transaction processing. Why Walmart is Concentrating on Supply Chain Projects Walmart is investing heavily in projects to constantly improve their supply chain which will allow them to lower overall costs and increases profit margin. An illustration of this is that prior to the efforts on supply chain management in 2002, on sales of $218B, they generated a return of 3%. In 2011, their profit margin increased to 6.1% while doubling revenue. By constantly upgrading the management of product through the various distribution channels and the process in which consumers receive products, time and money can be saved by Walmart which in turn benefits the consumer. In order for Walmart to remain successful on a global level, being competitive is the key. To be competitive in the “front of the house”, they must remain competitive in the “back of the house”. ...
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...RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification. The job of RFID system is primarily the same one that barcodes perform today, to store and provide information about a product, a pallet of goods or entire inventories. RFID systems are, however, far superior to barcodes. For example, they can process several products at once without any direct contact. And RFID tag consists of a microchip which contains a small antenna. The antenna transmits information can be stored on the microchip than on a barcode label – up to several kilobytes. The key benefit of RFID is that data no longer has to be laboriously processed using scanners. Instead this can all be done through radio transmissions, fast and at a distance. While barcodes always need to be read separately, RFID chips can be read “in bulk”, which saves time. In warehousing logistics, for example, a stock inventory can be generated at the push of a button. The possibilities for RFID in logistics are endless opening up completely new opportunities for the sector. Smart Medication: Many products have to be kept chilled during transport such as foodstuffs, liquid medication and cosmetics. An RFID sensor tag developed in the DHL innovation center and fitted with temperature sensors monitors the goods and their temperature during the entire transport process. Reading can be taken at every point of processing. Shippers, recipients or controllers can check on the condition of the products without having to open the shipment. Moreover...
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...Integrating RFID (Radio frequency Identification system) and bar-coding Business systems management in Aero Steel Mike Vargas Applied Business Research Project IS535 Managerial Applications of Information Technology- Session SEP08-Sec O Professor Alice Richmond Contents Abstract 3 Technology Improvement Paradigm 4 Company Data 6 Current Business Issues 7 Topic Research 8 Benefits and Recommendations 11 Conclusion 13 Bibliography 16 Abstract In today’s evolving global markets, construction companies need to develop business solutions to advance bottom-line results, improve operational processes, and recognize problems and solutions quickly, and systematically and effectively implement supply chain management methods. In particular the Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals Industry must improve its ability to match the ever increasing demands of the customer-driven market place. As Architectural and Engineering firms set the standards of technology use in their industries so must the steel fabricator to “confirm to owners, the design community, building officials, and the construction industry that a certified structural steel...
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...TIP TOP MARKETS CASE Moldoveanu Florentina Tip Top Markets is a regional chain of supermarkets located in the Southeastern United States. Every Tuesday for nine weeks, Tip Top Markets diligently recorded all of the complaints or comments sent in by customers. There were a total of 184 complaints received during the past 9 Tuesdays. As you can see into the chart below, the number of complaints received every Tuesday are moving horizontally with no indication of either going up or down in the coming Tuesdays. They just fluctuate about the average which is 20. The same level of complaints will continue in the future until more focused and effective strategies are implemented. [pic] I split all the complaints – 184, in 12 categories: ✓ Out-of-stock - 61 ✓ Overcharged - 18 ✓ Poor store maintenance – 16 ✓ Long check-out waiting time – 14 ✓ Defective products – 12 ✓ Uncomfortable store temperature – 10 ✓ Meat not fresh – 9 ✓ Wrong price/under charge – 8 ✓ Could not find items – 8 ✓ Employees not courteous/helpful – 6 ✓ Fish not fresh – 5 ✓ Others – 17 The category Out Of Stock has the most number of complaints - 61 and the category Fish Not Fresh has the least number of complaints - 5. The category Others includes all other complaints that minor complaints like: ATM ate card, lost wallet, dislike store decoration, etc. The problems that I found in this case are the following: ...
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...INTERNET OF THINGS Introduction: The next wave in the era of computing will be outside the realm of the traditional desktop. In the Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm, many of the objects that surround us will be on the network in one form or another. Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) and sensor network technologies will rise to meet this new challenge, in which information and communication systems are invisibly embedded in the environment around us. This results in the generation of enormous amounts of data which have to be stored, processed and presented in a seamless, efficient, and easily interpretable form. This model will consist of services that are commodities and delivered in a manner similar to traditional commodities. Cloud computing can provide the virtual infrastructure for such utility computing which integrates monitoring devices, storage devices, analytics tools, visualization platforms and client delivery. The cost based model that Cloud computing offers will enable end-to-end service provisioning for businesses and users to access applications on demand from anywhere. Smart connectivity with existing networks and context-aware computation using network resources is an indispensable part of IoT. With the growing presence of WiFi and 4G-LTE wireless Internet access, the evolution towards ubiquitous information and communication networks is already evident. However, for the Internet of Things vision to successfully...
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...Review of Business Information Systems – Third Quarter 2008 Volume 12, Number 3 United Parcel Service’s IT Infrastructure: A Case Analysis Russell Baker, Jacksonville University Brian Wm. Dudley, Jacksonville University Sean Holt, Jacksonville University Chris Stockton, Jacksonville University Vanja Vukota, Jacksonville University ABSTRACT This analysis of the information technology infrastructure at United Parcel Service (UPS) begins with a general overview of the company’s information technology (IT) environment to establish awareness of the size and complexity of this corporation. It includes a macro-level breakdown of the technology infrastructure of UPS ranging from the data centers to the PCs currently in operation. The study also more closely analyzes the software and database structure of UPS along with an analysis of the company’s E-commerce activities. It includes an interview with Tom Creech, the North Florida District E-commerce manager at UPS. Finally, research was conducted to evaluate the emerging technologies that UPS is implementing and employing to support the business strategy and maintain its competitive edge. OVERVIEW I nfrastructure, data and proprietary e-commerce software elements are the foundation of UPS’s technology success. These tools work together to support its e-commerce strategy, which in turn supports the company’s business strategy. The company’s ongoing investment and research in emerging technologies gives UPS its competitive advantage...
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