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Rami Hamed 3479377 RFID

RFID (radio-frequency identification) is a technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify items in real-time within a supply chain. It provides more real-time data than barcodes to acquire new levels of supply chain visibility. RFID has advantages over barcodes like allowing multiple tags to be read simultaneously without line of sight and providing read/write capabilities. However, challenges to RFID adoption include a lack of standards and the need for industry partnerships.

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Rami Hamed 3479377 RFID

RFID (radio-frequency identification) is a technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify items in real-time within a supply chain. It provides more real-time data than barcodes to acquire new levels of supply chain visibility. RFID has advantages over barcodes like allowing multiple tags to be read simultaneously without line of sight and providing read/write capabilities. However, challenges to RFID adoption include a lack of standards and the need for industry partnerships.

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RFID:

The Future Vision of Supply Chains

Rami Hamed

Tuesday, 25 May 2010


Outline
Definitions

Purpose of RFID Technology

RFID vs. Barcode

RFID Architecture and Components

How RFID Optimizes Supply Chain

Cha#enges for RFID Adoption

Criticism

Conclusion

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Definition

RFID is a technology that uses


radio waves to automatically
identify items in the real-time
and within a given supply chain.

“A supply chain is the series of


links and shared processes that
exist between the suppliers and
customers”

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Purpose of RFID Technology

RFID one of Electronic Product Code (EPC) family.

Provides real-time data.

To acquire new level of visibility.

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RFID vs. Barcode
RFID Barcode

Technology RF (Radio Frequency) Optical (Laser)

Read Rate 10-1000 tags can be read One/time


simultaneously

Line of Sight Not required Definitely required

Human Capital Almost none Basic requirements

Read/Write Capability Read, write, modify, and Read only


update
Durability High Low

Security High Low

Event Triggering Capable Not capable

Interference Some RFID frequencies Obstructed barcodes cannot be read


don't like Metal and
Liquids

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RFID Components

RFID Tags

RFID Readers

RFID So(ware

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RFID Architecture

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How RFID Optimizes Supply Chain

Suppliers Distribution Centers

Retail Stores

Customers

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Distribution Center

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Retail Store

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Challenges for RFID Adoption

Lack of standards

Requirement of the partnership

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Criticism

Privacy Issues

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Conclusion
What is RFID?

What is RFID used for?

Comparison with the similar dominant technology


(Barcode)

What dose it include, h/w and s/w

Cha#enges and Criticism

Tuesday, 25 May 2010


References
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Intermec 2007. Supply Chain RFID: How It Works and Why It Pays. Series. Washington: 1-7.

Mikko, K 2003, "Increasing efficiency in the supply chain for short shelf life goods using RFID tagging." International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management
31,(10)

Pisello, T 2006, Shrinking the Supply Chain Expands the Return: The ROI of RFID in the Supply Chain. Maximizing the ROI from IT Investments.

Sabbaghi, A. and G. Vaidyanathan (2008). "Effectiveness and Efficiency of RFID technology in Supply Chain Management: Strategic values and Challenges " Journal of
Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research 3(2): pp. 71-81.

Smith, T. A. 1977. Dynamic business strategy the art of planning for success. New York Tata McGraw-Hill.

SYBASE. 2005. "SYBASE Radio Frequency Identefication (RFID) Technology Architecture: The Unwired Enterprise" Retrieved 08/04/2010, 2010, from http://
www.sybase.com/ sb_content/1031464/16056_RFID_Arch_L02607_FNL3.pdf.

Vijayaraman, B. 2006. "An empirical study of RFID implementation in the warehousing industry." The International Journal of Logistics Management 17(1): pp. 6-20.

ZEBRA 2007. Enhancing the Supply Chain with R F I D. Series. New York: 1-8.

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