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.
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.