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The document discusses Metro Group's implementation of RFID technology. Metro Group is Germany's largest retailer with over 2,300 locations across 30 countries. In early 2004, Metro announced plans to rollout RFID at the pallet and case level across 250 stores and 10 warehouses in collaboration with 100 suppliers. The initial rollout faced problems with tag quality and reader accuracy. Later, Metro expanded RFID tagging to case level which provided more benefits but also required more investment. Financial analysis showed Metro's total cash flow and sales increased after implementing RFID. For next steps, the document recommends expanding pallet tagging while gradually introducing case tagging with key suppliers.
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RFID technology promises to improve a broad range of processes in logistics and manufacturing. RFID allows better monitoring of the manufacturing processes with expedient material flow and more effective planning and control.
This case study describes how Viraj Profiles Ltd., a large stainless steel manufacturer, implemented RFID to improve inventory management across multiple warehouses. They used RFID tags on bundles of steel profiles and warehouse locations to track over 5,000 bundles in real-time. This allowed for faster retrieval of bundles using overhead cranes with zero mismatches. The RFID solution provided 99% inventory visibility, increased dispatch by 20%, reduced labor costs, and paid for itself within 6 months through these benefits.
The document discusses Metro Group's implementation of RFID technology. Metro Group is Germany's largest retailer with over 2,300 locations across 30 countries. In early 2004, Metro announced plans to rollout RFID at the pallet and case level across 250 stores and 10 warehouses in collaboration with 100 suppliers. The initial rollout faced problems with tag quality and reader accuracy. Later, Metro expanded RFID tagging to case level which provided more benefits but also required more investment. Financial analysis showed Metro's total cash flow and sales increased after implementing RFID. For next steps, the document recommends expanding pallet tagging while gradually introducing case tagging with key suppliers.
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Este documento describe la estrategia de una compañía para mejorar la eficiencia en su cadena de suministro mediante la alineación de datos con sus proveedores. Explica los procesos clave involucrados como el alta de artículos, turnos, despacho, recepción y facturación, VMI, inventarios rotativos y carga de góndola. El objetivo final es reducir costos a través de una mejor colaboración y compartir de información entre la compañía y sus proveedores.
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This document discusses how RFID technology can be used to improve warehouse management. It begins by explaining what RFID is and how it works. The key components of an RFID system are described as tags, readers, and a host computer. Various applications of RFID in warehouses are then outlined, including receiving, cross-docking, putaway, inventory management, order management, and shipping. Specific benefits of each application are listed such as improved accuracy, visibility, and efficiency. Examples of RFID implementations are provided for asset tracking, material handling, and inventory management. Finally, advantages of working with this company for an RFID solution are summarized.
The document discusses various operational aspects of retail stores. It provides details of staff members and their roll numbers. It then outlines key areas of retail operations like customer service, retail processes, staffing, floor management, administration and supply chain management. Several store operating parameters are defined to evaluate daily operations like customer transactions, stocks, space, and employees. Metrics for each parameter like sales per transaction, inventory turnover, sales per square foot are also described. The document also discusses checkout management systems, use of RFID technology and benefits, challenges of RFID implementation. Store administration functions like licenses required, cleanliness, safety norms are also covered.
This case study describes how Viraj Profiles Ltd., a large stainless steel manufacturer, implemented RFID to improve inventory management across multiple warehouses. They used RFID tags on bundles of steel profiles and warehouse locations to track over 5,000 bundles in real-time. This allowed for faster and more accurate retrieval of bundles for orders compared to previous manual search methods. The RFID solution provided 99% inventory visibility, increased dispatch by 20%, reduced labor costs, and paid for itself within 6 months through improved operational efficiencies.
Viraj Profiles Ltd. is a large stainless steel manufacturer that needed to improve the efficiency of locating and retrieving inventory bundles from its warehouses. It was using a manual process that took 12 hours to conduct inventory checks. RFID tags were applied to inventory bundles and warehouse locations to provide real-time visibility of stock. Readers were used to map bundle and location tags, providing precise locations. The middleware then synchronized this data to generate accurate packing lists. This reduced inventory checks to 1 hour and increased dispatch by 20% while eliminating mis-shipments, resulting in ROI within 6 months.
Due to the increasing cost of operation, manufacturers and contract manufacturers are searching for new ways to reduce costs and optimize their operations. Across the supply chain new technology implementation has been a cost saving solution, and it is no different for manufacturing operations. A lot of this growth can be associated to the adoption of RFID networks throughout the supply chain. These wireless networks are being implemented to act as “intelligent monitoring systems” that provide detailed track and trace functionality from manufacture to end consumer stages of the supply chain.
To make RFID a more viable solution for manufacturers, changes have been made to handle their extreme operating environments. New and improved radio frequency tags were designed that can withstand extreme heat and cold, high pressures, hazardous locations and extreme moisture levels. With these improvements also came cost reductions as adoption started to increase on a much larger scale.
Functions of RFID in manufacturing:
Inventory Traceability – Tagging components, WIP and finished products with RFID tags provides real time visibility into manufacturing operations and provides manufacturing operators with continuous data flow to improve decision making.
Equipment Tracking & Monitoring Using RFID –Placing RFID tags on this equipment helps to locate lost or misplaced assets needed for production setup and execution.
Production Scheduling – Manufacturers are also using RFID to identify idle equipment. This helps them to increase asset utilization by more effectively scheduling production.
Monitor Waste & Shrinkage – Tagging component inventory, WIP and finished goods helps manufacturers to monitor waste levels from production lines and possible sources of internal theft or loss.
Reduce Carrying Costs – RFID implementation improves data accuracy, allowing manufacturers to implement JIT inventory management strategies. This helps to reduce inventory carrying costs as items are replenished as needed rather than kept on hand in large quantities.
Shipment Routing – RFID tags can carry data related to predetermine shipping routes. As production is completed this data can be used to assist in staging outgoing shipments. This data accessibility expedites the shipping process and reduces required labor.
Labor Tracking & Security – Radio frequency identification can also be used to track and manage staff activity. RFID badges can be used for granting access to restricted zones and track employees productivity as they move throughout the facility.
Machinery Integration – In some cases manufacturers are using RFID to help control and monitor large machinery activity. In this type of scenario RFID is integrated with machinery control systems.
Learn more about uses for RFID in manufacturing by contacting Datex experts today at marketing@datexcorp.com or 800.933.2839 ext 243.
An RFID tracking system is proposed to address the large problem of lost baggage at airports. Each year, over 9 billion dollars is lost due to airlines being accountable for lost luggage. An average of 10,000 bags are lost daily. RFID tags attached to bags could allow instant location of lost luggage and reduce costs significantly. Implementing such a system would require planning, designing hardware and software, deploying readers and tags, integrating databases, and testing before use. The total estimated cost is $15.9 million, less than the annual cost of lost baggage. Risks like tag damage are mitigated through research and redundancy.
The document discusses retail store operations and key performance metrics. It covers tasks like store administration, receiving and displaying goods, and providing customer service. Significant areas of retail operations include customer service, retail processes, staffing, floor management, administration, supply chain management, loss prevention, and cashiering. Key metrics discussed include transactions, stocks, space, and employees. New checkout technologies like cash register systems and RFID are also summarized.
The document provides details about retail store operations such as staff names and roles, tasks performed at stores, and key areas of retail operations. It then discusses specific areas in more depth, including store administration and facilities management, shrinkage prevention, visual merchandising and displays, and checkout management. New technologies discussed include RFID and cash register systems. Key performance metrics for evaluating store operations are also outlined related to customer transactions, stocks, space, and employees.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/14688569/Radio-Frequency-Identification
The goal of supply chain management is to increase organizational effectiveness through the coordination of activities among suppliers, manufacturers, distribution centers, and customers. Technology evolution in the latest years has significantly contributed towards this direction. The implementation of systems such as ERP, SAP, RFID, etc., makes the production and distribution of the products more accurate and efficient. Through technology implementation, the parties of the supply chain manage to accomplish the production and distribution of the right product, at the right time, to the right location, at the minimum cost while sustaining a certain level of quality (Ramsay, n.d.).
This paper will explain what exactly the RFID system is and how it works. Moreover, the steps a company should follow in order to effectively implement RFID technology will be discussed. The advantages and the disadvantages of this technology will also be presented. Finally, three real life case studies regarding RFID implementation will be analyzed.
RFID technology uses radio waves to transfer data between a reader and tagged items to identify and track them without requiring physical contact. It increases productivity by reducing errors from manual tracking and requiring less labor than barcode scanning. RFID also increases efficiency by providing accurate, timely inventory data to manage stocks more effectively. It improves reliability through ISO standardization of chips and readers. RFID enhances responsiveness, speed, and delivery performance by enabling real-time visibility of items as they move through the supply chain. It can help ensure quality by reducing errors and improving order fulfillment accuracy. RFID also aims to reduce costs over time, especially for high-turnover inventory.
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There’s never been more pressure to manufacture with less cost. To remain competitive, successful companies are looking for practical ways to obtain better information faster. Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a proven technology that lends itself to a wide array of data collection applications in the warehouse and on the factory floor, but adoption hasn’t taken off - until now. With global standards, lower system costs and enhanced solution reliability, adoption is on the rise. In fact, nearly half of all manufacturers are expected to implement passive RFID solutions within the next five years. In this presentation, you'll see a brief overview of that state of RFID in supply chain and manufacturing today. You'll also see several use cases highlighting the successful application of RFID in real-world environments, including a global manufacturer of agricultural, industrial, and consumer products that is more accurately monitoring cycle times to drive continuous improvement; a major appliance manufacturer that streamlined visibility and verification of inventory delivery from the manufacturing floor to finished goods warehousing; and a leading electronics component provider that’s leveraging RFID to track mission critical assets on a global scale. Finally, you'll learn the three traits common to all successful RFID implementations and how you can use them to ensure RFID project success within your organization.
You can view the full webinar at http://www.rfidjournal.com/videos/view?1929.
Raydar Electronics uses RFID technology to help retailers like KK Stores track inventory and customers. However, Dante Sorella from Raydar has concerns about privacy issues with tracking customers. On one hand, RFID could improve the customer experience at KK Stores, but on the other hand, privacy advocates may see it as invasive. Dante must decide whether the potential benefits outweigh the risks of accepting KK's proposal to implement in-store customer tracking using RFID.
Wal-Mart is the 8th largest trading partner of China and has over 1.8 million employees. It is accused of lowering costs through low wages and benefits for employees. However, Wal-Mart denies any wrongdoing. RFID is being implemented across Wal-Mart's large supply chain to improve efficiency and reduce costs through more accurate tracking of goods from manufacturers to stores. The document discusses how various companies are implementing RFID to streamline processes like shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
The KoolMax 360 RFID Visibility Platform addresses common operations and finance challenges for businesses like slow audits, inventory inaccuracies, loss of revenue, and high costs. It uses RFID tags on items and a mobile RFID reader to automatically track and audit inventory, helping users find missing items quickly. This increases efficiency, accuracy, and productivity while reducing shrinkage and costs. The cloud-based DominateRFID software integrates with other systems and provides real-time inventory visibility across the supply chain.
RFID implementation provides several benefits for Metro's grocery supply chain:
1. RFID at the pallet and case level could reduce supply chain shrinkage by 25-40% and improve on-shelf availability by addressing misplaced items, reducing out-of-stocks.
2. RFID scanning is faster than barcode scanning, allowing greater productivity and labor efficiencies throughout the supply chain.
3. A full-scale RFID implementation across Metro's supply chain could save $26 billion annually by reducing shrinkage and improving inventory visibility.
RFID is a technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify objects. It has been used since WWII but is now becoming more mainstream. An RFID system consists of tags attached to objects and readers that can identify tags within range. There are two main types of tags: active tags with internal power sources and passive tags that are powered by readers. RFID provides benefits across various industries like manufacturing, warehouses, distribution and supply chain management by improving visibility, accuracy, efficiency and reducing costs.
Automate Field Inventory & Medical Device Management with RAIN RFID SolutionsImpinj RFID
The traditional way of managing field inventory and medical devices is complex and inefficient. Once a kit is in the field, medical organizations are challenged with tracking product location, ensuring items are meeting regulatory compliance, and that sales are properly invoiced.
Terso Solutions' Mobile Case uses automated RAIN RFID technology to solve in-field inventory problems, giving your field representatives the right products when they need them. The solution delivers real-time product visibility, while also ensuring compliance, reducing shrinkage, and streamlining inventory management.
You'll learn how an automated mobile solution using RAIN RFID can:
- Expedite the entire consignment sales process
- Integrate with existing inventory management applications
- Reduce or eliminate paperwork or arduous recall procedures
- Simplify the entire chain of custody from point of manufacture to point of use in a hospital
Container Centralen actualizará las etiquetas RFID de los 3.5 millones de contenedores CC para el 10 de enero de 2011 como parte de la operación "Operation Chip It" con el fin de proteger el sistema de contenedores CC de copias ilegales. La tecnología RFID mejorará la trazabilidad de los contenedores y reducirá los costos para los usuarios del sistema de contenedores CC.
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Estudio de faltantes de mercadería en góndolasRFIDPOINT
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Martina Di Trento, una empresa de ropa femenina en Argentina, realizó una prueba piloto con tecnología RFID para agilizar sus procesos de entrega de productos. Los resultados mostraron una reducción del tiempo de picking de 20 a 6 días y una reducción del tiempo de lectura de etiquetas de 43 segundos a 1 segundo por artículo. Si bien consideran que la prueba fue exitosa, la empresa aún no ha adoptado completamente la RFID debido al costo actual de las etiquetas.
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Traceability Assurance according to International StandarsRFIDPOINT
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Aseguramiento de la trazabilidad de acuerdo a estándares internacionales: Cas...RFIDPOINT
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Using EPC to cut costs at NZ's largest kiwifruit packhouseRFIDPOINT
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Hushpuppies, Identificación en origen con RFIDRFIDPOINT
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RFID Delivers Total Business Visibility
1. RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION
RFID Delivers Total
Business Visibility
Case Studies from Around the World
By Mark Roberti
Founder & Editor
RFID Journal
www.rfidjournal.com
2. Case Study 1: Kimberly Clark
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Goal:
•To increase sales of promotional items
•RFID provides real-time visibility into the
location of promotional displays
•Making sure displays are on the sales floor
when promotions are advertised would
increase sales
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3. Challenges
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• Displays are packaged by 3rd party
• Some 3rd party packagers have no Internet
access or even electricity in facilities
• How do you tag items and track them?
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4. KC Developed a Mobile RFID System
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• Laptop running OATSystems software
• Handheld RFID reader
• Tag dispenser worn on the belt
• USB Wi-Fi unit
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5. How the System Works
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• Product and packaging is shipped to 3rd party
• RFID kit shipped to 3rd party
• Workers assemble promotional displays
• Using belt-unit, workers tag each display
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6. How the System Works
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• Another worker uses a handheld RFID reader
to capture the IDs
• Data is transferred to the laptop via Wi-Fi
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7. How the System Works
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• When the promotional display arrives at the
retailer, the tag is scanned
• When the display is moved
to the sales floor the tag is
scanned again
• The data is transferred to
Kimberly Clark
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9. Turning Data into Useful Information
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• Software can analyze the RFID data
• Compare when a promotional display arrived
at the store vs when it was supposed to arrive
• Compare when a display was put on the sales
floor vs when it was put on the floor
• Alert merchandises when display is not out on
time
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10. Use the “As of Date” to see what the
status was on 03/07/2006, 5 days before
the event start. Note more exceptions.
Red stores, promotion items Yellow stores, promotion items expected, but
received, but still in backroom. not received.
Source: OAT Systems
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12. Results
• Execution of promotional program improves
from 50-60% to 80-90%
50 60% 80 90%
• Sales of promotional items rise by 20 percent
or more
• ROI in less than 1 year
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13. Case Study 2: American Apparel
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14. Case Study 2: American Apparel
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• US apparel retailer
•300 retail stores in 12 countries
•10,000+ employees
•One manufacturing facility in Los Angeles
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15. Operational characteristics
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• Closed-loop; quick inventory turns
• Boutique sales floor (1 of every item)
• Display more items (37,000+ SKUs)
• Labor-intensive
Labor intensive inventory management
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16. Achieving 99% p
g product availability
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Goals:
• AA needed visibility into what was
happening in the store
• AA needed visibility into what was
happening in the supply chain
• AA needed visibility into what was
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happening at manufacturing
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17. Challenges
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• Locate the estimated 10 percent of items
not represented on the sales floor
• Provide real-time visibility to stock room
employees about what needs to be
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replenished
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18. Step 1: Tagging items
• Every item is tagged with a hangtag that
has an Avery Dennison transponder in it
• Tags are applied before shipping, just as
bar-code labels were applied
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• No additional costs beyond the 12 cents
for the transponder
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19. Step 2: Receiving at store
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• Product is received at a receiving station
• Each item is automatically identified
• Items are stored in the back of the store
until they need to be replenished
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20. Step 3: Fill Station
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• When an item needs to be replenished, it
is brought to a “fill station”
fill station
• Smart table identifies items and confirms
the right items are being brought to the
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sales floor
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21. Step 4: Validation Point
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• Items are scanned at a “validation point”
between the backroom and sales floor
• It will let the employee know if they got all
the right items or a missing some or have
some items that are wrong
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22. Step 5: Point of sale
• Items are automatically identified at the
point of sale (speeding up checkout)
• The RFID system automatically indicates
the item needs to be replenished
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23. Step 6: Periodic Inventory Counts
• Employees take inventory with a handheld
to validate the inventory
• Using bar codes takes 5 people 6 hours
each (30 hours total)
( )
• Using with RFID takes
1 person 2 hours
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24. Benefits RFID has delivered to AA
• 99% Inventory Visibility
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Sales increase of 14 36% in RFID stores
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• Labor reduction of 168 man hours per store
per month
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• ROI in 4 months per store
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25. Case Study 3: UCSD Medical Center
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2 hospital system in San Diego, CA
• 1,250 assets are trackedover 1 million sq ft
• 750 assets are tracked over 238 792 sq ft
238,792
• Equipment is shared between the campuses
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26. Goals:
• Lower rental costs
• Reduce staff time searching f equipment
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• Minimize equipment theft and loss
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• Reduce equipment inventory requirements
• Improve maintenance processes
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27. Selected Awarepoint Zigbee RTLS
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within 1.5 meters in open areas
• No disruption during installation
• No burden for maintenance and easy to use
• Offered a low risk business model –
scalable as hospital adds locations and
assets
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29. Some of Most Commonly Tracked Items
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• IV pumps
• Crash Carts
• Gurneys
• Feeding pumps
• Beds
• PCA Pumps
• Trays that are sterilized
• Carts,
C t scopes, computers, monitors, doctor-
t it d t
specific equipment, blood transport coolers
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30. Benefits achieved
Infusion Pump Rental Fees
• Month rentals down from nearly $8,000 in
March 2007 to $2,000 in June 2007
• Month rental has stabilized at about
$2,300/month
$2 300/month for more than 18 months
• Over $70,000 year in savings—on pump
rentals alone
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31. Benefits achieved
Analysis of equipment usage identified
unneeded replacement i
d d l t inventory and rentals
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• Idle equipment monitoring
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• Equipment usage patterns
• Staff
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• Capital budget savings of approximately
$450,000 for 2008
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32. You can learn more about the many
benefits of RFID at:
RFID Journal LIVE! 2010
8th Annual Conference & Exhibition
April 14-16, 2010
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
www.rfidjournalevents.com/live
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33. Thank you
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For more information, contact
Mark R b ti Editor,
M k Roberti, Edit RFID J Journal
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mroberti@rfidjournal.com
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