...Introduction Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a means of automatic identification that uses radio waves to detect, track, identify. The purpose of an RFID system is transmitting data from a portable device, called a tag, to an RFID reader to execute a particular application based on the tag provided identification or location information. First application of RFID was used in Second World War to identify friendly air crafts. The second era of RFID technology began with the commercial activities in the 1960s. RFID vastly developed in the later 90’s. RFID devices can be seen as a proper substitute of bar codes since they are mainly used to identify objects. Unlike bar codes, RFID devices allow objects to be identified without visual contact and help in improving and automating many processes e.g. supermarket checkouts, product inventories, etc. In the academic community, there is rising interest, leading to the publication of several RFID-related research articles in areas such as innovation management (Sheffi, 2004), product life cycle management (Harrison et al., 2005), project management (Bendavid and Bourgault, 2005), decision support systems (Ngai et al., 2005), supply chain management and warehousing (Bendavid et al., 2007; Srivastava, 2004), e-commerce (Lefebvre et al., 2006) and mobile business (Fosso Wamba et al., 2007). Moreover, the RFID market is growing. Indeed, the worldwide market for this technology is expected to expand from US$1.95 billion in 2005 to...
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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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...to find solutions that allow them to have better visibility into the supply chain of their products, from manufacturing through distribution and even to the point of sale. Of all the solutions available to users, highlights the Radio Frequency Identification Technology ( RFID by its acronym in English) which has existed for over half a century. Its origin dates back to the Second World War, when the British Air Force used it to identify their aircraft. However, in recent years, its potential has been maximized to provide new solutions related to the way in which retailers operate both manufacturers and retailers in sectors as diverse as food, consumer products, textiles, wine , pharmaceutical, automotive, and others. However, technology alone solves difficult problems in any sector, so that it becomes critical to have mechanisms that support the processes in which any component is involved as the information technology, the integration of different systems (both internal and with business partners, etc.). Specifically in the processes of the supply chain, global organizations have worked to develop standardized mechanisms agreed or offered the opportunity to speak one language and get the most out of the technology adopted. Thus, in the identification of any component in the supply chain, GS1 makes available to organizations the standard of your system called Electronic Product Code ( EPC for its acronym in English) and...
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...EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: RFID RFID TECHNOLOGIES: SUPPLY-CHAIN APPLICATIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES Rebecca Angeles RFID technologies hold the promise of closing some of the information gaps in the supply chain, especially in retailing and logistics. As a mobile technology, RFID can enable “process freedoms” and real-time visibility into supply chains. This article provides an introduction to the technology, several case examples, and implementation guidelines for managers based on published reports. REBECCA ANGELES is an Associate Professor, Management Information Systems Area, Faculty of Administration, University of New Brunswick Fredericton, Canada. Her current research interests include B2B commerce, mobile commerce and supply chain management. EWLY EMERGING WIRELESS TECHnologies, one of which is radio frequency identification (RFID), hold the promise of closing the information gaps in the supply chain. The applications of RFID are wide-ranging and include the manufacturing and distribution of physical goods such as automobiles and transmission assembly (Mintchell, 2002), minting bank notes (Anonymous2, 2002), oil exploration (Anonymous1, 2002), shipping and port operations (D’Amico, 2002; Dornheim, 2002), and pharmaceutical packaging processes (Forcinio, 2002), among others. Keen and Macintosh (2001) consider RFID technologies as part of the “universal infrastructure” that will support mobile commerce. These authors also foresee RFID as an example of technologies that...
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...Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is currently being used in such areas as agriculture, athletics, manufacturing, security and law enforcement, and transportation, but few applications have been developed that are related to the construction and facilities operations environment. Lack of standardisation, high costs of implementation, slow technology development and deployment risks, and the lack of skilled labour are all contributors currently preventing the adoption of new RFID technologies in the construction industry. The RFID technology can help improve data accuracy by tracking products through supply chains and by identifying products and items/objects at specific points through Automatic Identification (Auto-ID). The technology enables the detection and identification of tagged objects through the data it transmits. Objective of this topic ‘RFID IN CONSTRUCTION’ is to get an overview of the present application of RFID technology in Construction. Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) is an old technology which was already in use for recognition for anti-aircraft gun shooting in World War. Since then RFID has been taken into use for many other purposes, i.e. securing against theft of goods, bridge crossing fees, car keys etc. The new importance of RFID is connected to certain measures which a group of the world’s biggest retail chains and brand suppliers initiated under the name of Global Commerce Initiative at the end of the 1990’es. The interesting...
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...Brands: Secrets to RFID Success Real World Case, “Kimberly-Clark and Daisy Brands: Secrets to RFID Success,” discusses the benefits that both companies were afforded by complying with Wal-Mart’s RFID mandate. Kimberly-Clark, being one of Wal-Mart’s top suppliers with their broad range of products, mostly paper, absorbency-related items such as diapers, tissue, and paper towels with well known brand names such as Scott, Huggies, and Kleenex welcomed the RFID technology and were able to address out-of-stock situations and align their products with promotions along with other supply chain management improvements by doing so. Daisy Brands, by thinking ahead, volunteered early on to avoid waiting in line once the rush for RFID products and services started. The RFID technology has helped Daisy manage inventories of its perishable products where timing is of the utmost importance in both freshness and promotional planning. Gathering insight into trends and behaviors among various stores is another way it helped Daisy plan and adjust its supply chain. When Kimberly-Clarks’ Mark Jameson notes that it is business processes, and not the technology itself that brings value to the supply chain, he means that the technology alone cannot make miracles happen; that the value can only be fully realized and reach its potential by reengineering the business processes to work with the technology, or rather, redesigning business processes and figuring out how the technology can support them...
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...Motorola Solutions RFID System CIS/207 Title of Paper As technology continues to advance on a daily basis, businesses and organizations are looking for ways to become more efficient in their overall production. Technology is changing the way a business once performed its daily operations by relying on IT systems to perform unnecessary manual functions. As more manual functions are being replaced by technology, it is allowing the human aspect of the business to focus more on duties/operations that cannot be replaced by the technology. The current Warehouse Management Systems still rely on a ton of manual functions, such as data entry. After reviewing the Riordan's Inventory Management and Control Procedures, it was determined that a more efficient technology system could bring vast improvement in these areas. The Radio Frequency Identification technology could relieve meaningless data entry while providing a better security of Riordan’s inventory and equipment. What is an RFID system? The Department of Homeland Security defined RFID technology in 2012, “Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology uses radio waves to identify people or objects. There is a device that reads information contained in a wireless device or “tag” from a distance without making any physical contact or requiring a line of sight.” The RFID works as an automated data collection (ADC) technology. Some have suggested that this technology has begun to replace the traditional method of identifying...
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...added value is driving organizations to identify and adopt appropriate new and innovative technologies in order to endure and thrive in today’s dynamic marketplace. Of significance is Porter’s (1985) approach to value chain analysis which argues that organizations can achieve competitive advantage by effectively managing its core competencies and activities to create cost advantage and/or differentiation by leveraging Information technology (IT) as a major strategic tool. The latest revolutionary technological breakthrough is the emergence of the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system which has the demonstrated ability to identify, track, trace and collect information on almost any physical object wirelessly, using electronic tags and radio waves connected to local and international telecommunications networks. RFID therefore provides at least a viable alternative to and significant advantage over the use of barcodes by making use of internet technology and thus providing unlimited opportunities for added value creation and business expansion. While, admittedly, it is no magic elixir and has serious implementation challenges, its full business benefits can be achieved once careful strategic analysis identifying the specific needs of the organization is exercised. RFID is part of the Automatic Identification (Auto-ID) technological grouping which includes barcodes and smart cards. A RFID system has three major components electronic tags (transponders) which stores data, reading...
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...value added processes to meet the real needs of the end customers (Fawcett & Magnan, 2002). Thus we can see that a supply chain process involves multiple stages starting from suppliers and ending to end users or customers. The entities which are involved in a normal supply chain are suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses, distributors, transporters, retailers and customers. NEED OF RFID One of the key challenges many organisations face is managing the interconnectivity and collaboration between different entities of the supply chain. Seamless flow of information, tighter integration and communication between channel partners plays an important role in increasing the efficiency of any supply chain and in turn the profitability and rate of return for any business. Due to the lack of communication and flow of information between the stages of supply chain results in poor product visibility and lack of transparency in the supply chain. This occurs mainly because of the fact that each link in the chain operates as individual entity. Information technologies like Radio Frequency Identification Information (RFID) along with ERP and centralized...
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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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...around for a while, but only recently has there been a great interest in the use of improving the technology in the company. 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...
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...Radio Frequency Identifications Tags II. RFID tags have many advantages. A. RFID tags enhance product visibility which facilitates operations. They are made rugged and robust; therefore; they can be used in harsh environments and temperatures. There no positioning problems with RFID tags, they can be place anywhere and do not require a line-of sight to be scanned. B RFID tags reduce cost. The RFID system reduces the labor cost of the company by providing a good tracking system. This technology can be effective in stock management. It helps to reduce the misplacement of goods because it’s easier to trace. C. RFID tags reduce losses and theft. The use of RFID tags in retail stores are used to keep track of high priced items, to prevent theft. RFID tags easily track moving objects and send the required information back to the reader. III. RFID tags are used in a variety of ways. A. RFID tags have a longer read range and can be scanned on the factory floor from forklifts and scanners at a distance. This technology is used in the manufactory industry. There are no positioning problems with an RFID tag, they can be placed anywhere. B Injectable RFID tags can be used for tracking animals easily. These tags have information about the animal’s, medical history and vaccinations. Information written on the tags cannot be duplicated easily. C. RFID tags are being used to reduce truancy and improve safety in schools. Each child receives...
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...Working with RFID Technofutur 3 Turning Client Vision into Results Gosselies, 23 February 2005 An International Player A leading international IT services company providing business consulting, technology integration and managed operations • Annual revenues over € 5 bn • 45,000 employees • In 50 countries 2 Turning Client Vision into Results The Olympic Games – Winning IT for a successful world-class event Atos Origin is proud to serve as the official “Worldwide Information Technology partner” for the Athens 2004, Turin 2006, and Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. We provide the people, processes and technology supporting the Games. We are responsible for the overall IT strategy, project management, key software integration, network security and data integrity. With over 3 billion people all over the world watching, no single project could better illustrate our commitment to delivery 3 Turning Client Vision into Results Atos Origin & RFID February 2005 The Integrated IT architecture of the Real Time Enterprise 5 Turning Client Vision into Results The Integrated IT architecture of the Real Time Enterprise Strategic Enterprise Management Data Warehouse SCM WMS ERP MES CRM SCE Equipment E-Monitoring Chained into reality with RFID…. 6 Turning Client Vision into Results RFID Markets & Applications RFID-EPC enabled systems offer significant benefits in a wide variety of supply chain...
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...Coca-Cola’s RFID-Based Dispenser Serves a New Type of Business Intelligence. * What is the benefit of RFID for reducing inventory in this case? By being able to use the flavors in multiple combinations through the dispensers, the company can see what new combinations are most popular and then produce them for other markets. In this way the process saves Coca-Cola money as previously they bottle new products and send them out to various markets where sometimes the product were cancelled after only a year or two as they didn’t gain popularity. 02.How would a restaurant benefit from having RFID enable syrup cartridges? The RFID technology will also help other restaurants as it can keep track of when its time to order new cartridges, thus increasing inventory accuracy, and determine what flavors are most popular so that they know which ones to stock. Also restaurants are able to view reports concerning beverage consumption created from the data collected from the RFID system and reorder products by using able-business portal developed by Coca-Cola. The technology also provides them to see what beverages are most popular at different times of day. 03.What benefits would a customer derive from the new dispenser? The customers can create drinks exactly as they wanted with their personal choice and due to the technology of RFID, as customers will get a good satisfaction. Because RFID can keep track of the data that what are the most popular combinations and ultimately...
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...trying to decrease expenses of supply’s chain. In 2000 Harley Davidson decided to improve infrastructure of information technologies. It started to use internet technology and asked its suppliers to use EDI for the information exchange. Harley Davidson created the web portal which calls Harley Davidson Sypply Net. Using this portal suppliers can track needed information about placed orders, transactions, forecast etc. The key tools of the portal and EDI are the scanners and barcode. Most of the spare parts and all consignments had barcode. Nowadays the technology is changing and more and more popular become RFID system which came to replace barcode. I think the Harley Davidson can start using RFID as it can give many advantages to company. First of all it will allow Harley Davidson to track inventory much faster as the tag doesn’t require line of sight and information can be read from the far distance which can’t be done with the barcode. There is no need to open each box and present the individual item because tags within a carton packed in a box stored on a pallet may be read. RFID can also store much more data than a bar code. Digital data is stored on the tag and provides for a significant capability to encode. The information on the barcode is limited because the additional information beyond basic parameters makes the size of the bar code too large. RFID tags may be written to and offer on board memory to retain...
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