11. Barcode : can be read by an optical scanner. control the flow of goods, manufacturer Advantages: * Low cost of the label * Playing non-contact * Reading distance important Disadvantages: * Not evolutionary system because fixed code * Size limited memory * Reading laser fragile * Influence of the environment (Spots on the label or the optics perturb strongly the reading) Introduction Part 1 Part 3 Part 2 Conclusion
12. GPS ( Global Positioning System) : A person equipped with this receiver can locate and move on land, sea, air or space around the Earth. The GPS system has experienced great success in the civilian and created a huge commercial development in many areas: shipping, road, location of trucks. Advantages: * Locate at any time a vehicle * Anticipate delays in deliveries * Reduce theft * Find the best road (express or cost) Disadvantages: * The system belongs to the U.S. Army and can restrain it at any time * The acquisition cost is high. Introduction Part 1 Part 3 Part 2 Conclusion
13. RFID ( Radio Frequency IDentification ) : To store and retrieve data remotely using markers called RFID transponder. Radio-labels are small objects, incorporated into objects or products. Radio-labels include an antenna to receive and to answer the requests radio emitted since the transmitter-receiver. Advantages: * Time savings in the operations of input and output material * Improved traceability * Reading of multiple labels * Ability to write on labels * More resistant to its environment (water, mud, shocks…) * Reduction of the thefts Disadvantages: * The cost between 50 cents and 15 € * Problems of interferences the materials (aluminum) Introduction Part 1 Part 3 Part 2 Conclusion
14. Onboard computer : Device aboard vehicles, allows to communicate with his headquarter, to receive new orders. Combined with the GPS Advantages: * Enables communication with the dispatcher * Makes possible the transmission of data in real time * Not obliged to return to headquarters for information Disadvantages: * The cost of installation * The cost of training * Road safety Introduction Part 1 Part 3 Part 2 Conclusion
15. AGV : Automatic Guided Vehicles : The AGV moves along a pre-established circuit and realize grips and removals of goods in precise places. To move without human intervention, wagons have to know at any time their position. Advantages : * Less damage to the goods * Fewer accidents * Can work in unfavorable environments (hot, cold ...) Disadvantages : * Slower * High cost of installation * Use area bounded Introduction Part 1 Part 3 Part 2 Conclusion
16. Automated Warehouse : It is a fully automated warehouse with rails and robots. There is no need for truck drivers or warehousemen. Advantages : * Gains storage space * Less than damaged goods * No problem inventory Disadvantages : * Blackout * Extremely high cost * Does not picking Introduction Part 1 Part 3 Part 2 Conclusion
17. RFID to Intel Introduction Part 1 Part 3 Part 2 Conclusion
18. RFID to Intel Between Costa Rica and amsterdam Costa Rica is the manufacturer and amsterdam is the warehouse Products are dispatching from Amsterdam to europe, Africa and middle east, by wholesaler and after in the retaillers. THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE RFID : * Inventory efficiency * Redundancy elimination * Efficient Reversed Stream * Effective market strategy * Create demand forecast Introduction Part 1 Part 3 Part 2 Conclusion
19. ITC in software, in vehicules More power for IT company ITC permit firms : * to be more effective * deliver better their customers * communicate more with partners * reduce the waste and the theft But ITC are expensive, very dependent on electricity. what will happen it if there is a blackout ? Human must oversee the proccess Introduction Part 1 Part 3 Part 2 Conclusion
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