The Basics of RFID technology and their integration into existing ERP Systems. Just a brief overview of what the technology has to offer, along with a couple of examples of companies currently utilizing RFID.

1. Integrating RFID into
ERP systems
BY WESLEY SIMMS

2. So What are RFIDs?
 Radio Frequency Identification
 Chip and tag/Reader & Antennae
 RFID tag

3. What do they do?
 Automatic Identification and Data capture (AIDC)
 Passive tags/ Battery assisted passive

4. How can we use them?
 Automation
 Reports and Analysis
 Tracking
 Stock taking
 Security
 Personalisation

5. What’s the catch?
 System Design & Development
 Energy Efficiency
 Timeliness & Reliability
 Correctness
 Network Maintenance

6. What do we need
 RFID tagged product
 RFID Readers
 Network
 Software
 Database

7. The EPC Network
 RFID chip
 RFID Reader
 Middleware/ SAVANT
 Application System
 EPC Information System (EPC-IS)
 Object name Service (ONS)

8. Who has done it before and won?
 Pandoor
 Sekisui Alveo

9. How can make it a success?
 Clear idea and specification
 Effective communication
 Clear and efficient system/ software design
 Dedicated development
 Reliable Hardware and network

10. Further reading
 Swedberg, C. (2014), RFID opens the Door to Automation at Pandoor. RFID
Journal.
 Greengard, S. (2014), Swiss Manufacturer Adopts RFID to Stay Competitive.
RDIF Journal. Edwards, J. (2012), How to Integrate RFID Data Without
Disrupting Your Business. RFID Journal.
 J, Cho. Y, Shim. T, Kwon. Y, Choi. (2007), SARIF: A Novel Framework for
Integrating Wireless Sensor and RFID Networks.
 S, F, Wamba. L, A, Lefebvre. E, Lefebrvre. (2007) Integrating RFID
Technology and EPC Network into a B2B Retail Supply Chain: A Step toward
Intelligent Business Processes. Journal of Technology Management &
Innovation.

11. Questions?