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Tracking Linens & Uniforms with RFID
The document outlines a webinar conducted by Impinj and Foundation Logic Systems about using passive RFID technology for uniform and linen asset tracking. It details the evolution from barcode to UHF RFID tags, their durability, accuracy, and the systems developed for efficient tracking and management. It also includes information on operational savings and efficiency achieved through RFID implementation in various industries.
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Tracking Linens & Uniforms with RFID
- 1. Linen - Uniform- Asset Tracking using Passive RFID We will begin today’s webinar shortly! Sponsored by November 13, 2012
- 2. Today’s Presenters &Agenda Impinj RFID • Introduction to Impinj • Challenges • Technology that Works Peter Horton Global Channel Marketing Manager Impinj, Inc. Foundation Logic Systems • Introduction to Foundation Logic Systems • FLS Evolution of Asset Tracking • The RFID Scanning Process Marv Tulman • Management Reporting CEO/Founder Foundation Logic Systems • Return on Investment Questions & Answer Session Neal Jordan VP Operations Foundation Logic Systems November 13, 2012
- 3. About Impinj, Inc. Leadingprovider of UHF RFID solutions for identifying, locating, and authenticating items Innovative product portfolio Tag chips Reader chips Readers & Antennas Enabling many industries Retail Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Food and beverage Consumer electronics Manufacturing/Logistics
- 4. Ensuring RFID Success The challenge with Linen/Uniform RFID: Random Buried Durability Comfort Orientation Tags November 13, 2012
- 5. Ensuring RFID Success Impinj RFID products have the performance needed to meet these challenges Performance Margin RFID really works! Highly sensitive Low TCO 520 Interference rejection year MTBF at 25 C Energy harvesting PoE (IEEE 802.3af) Responsive Worldwide certifications Tag Focus Reduces interference Any orientation Autopilot 2 independent antennas Market leader Durable-inlay ready Programming toolkits Speedway Connect Speedway Antenna Hub November 13, 2012
- 6. Software Development- for over Eighteen (18) Years Systems: The Uniform Manager - The Linen Manager - The Asset Manager - The Pool Towel Manager Offices: Los Angeles - Miami - New York - Australia Experience: Hotels - Casinos - Laundries - Theme Parks -Hospitals - Ambulance Companies RFID Installations for Eight Years Global Presence - Distributors: Middle East - Australia & Canada
- 7. FLS Evolution inAsset Tracking It started with barcode technology that enabled Individual tracking Then, RFID Tags enabled Tracking for Garments & Linens Now, Foundation LogicSystems is the first to offer UHF RFID tags for Tracking Every Asset which can be read from 20 Feet away
- 8. UHF RFID Tags The tags can survive harsh industrial laundry process RFID tags can be washed 200 times & are reusable Thin and flexible RFID Linen tag with a 4 - 6 ft read range The tags perform at a 99.9% accuracy rate
- 9. FINALLY ! -Linen & Terry can be Tracked
- 10. Linen Tracking RFID tagis Placed in a Label and Sewn on Terry , Linen & Garments
- 11. Uniforms - RFIDtag is placed in a Pouch which is Sewn onto the Garment Pouch with tag sewn on Shirt Pouch with tag sewn on Pant
- 12. Uniform Distribution Conveyor When employee ID is swiped or entered – the conveyor brings the employee’s storage slot to access door.
- 13. At the beginningof the shift the Storage Bag containing employee’s uniforms is removed and the Uniform in the Bag is Automatically Read and designated “With Employee”. Returned Soiled garments are designated “In Cleaner Bin”.
- 14. Setting up theSystem Each Asset has its own unique profile and is Identified by Vendor, Item number, Description, Cost and Depreciation Method
- 15. Receiving Assets Antennas send the info the reader 800 Linens The reader converts the signal The computer reads the data. The antenna captures the RFID tag numbers sewn on the linens Up to 800 items can be read at once with 99.9 % accuracy
- 16. Counter Reading Station Readerand Antennas Under the Counter Define Assets to the System At Once
- 17. Report Module When LinensArrive on Property an Immediate Inventory is Available.
- 18. Soiled Linens Laundry All Soiled Linens are Scanned at One Time When Sent to the Laundry
- 19. Hamper Reading Station Antennascan be Placed in Doorways or Hallways
- 20. When Linen, Terry& Garments are Sent to Laundry – Quantities are Verified
- 21. Cleaned Linens The Hotel All Items in the Hamper are Scanned at Once and Produce an Outstanding Report
- 22. Outstanding Report Identify theQuantity and Exact Items not returned from the Cleaner
- 23. Stocking Linen Closets LinenCloset Stocking Report Linen Closet Reports Provide Stocking Requirements for Every Floor
- 24. Laundry Billing Report LaundryBilling Reports are Produced as Items are Received at the Hotel
- 25. Real-Time Inventory A Hand-heldScanner Can Take Inventory in a Linen Closet in Minutes and in Real-Time
- 26. Inventory Module Hundreds ofItems can be Read at Once - Counting and Labor-Intensive Monthly Inventories are Eliminated
- 27. Establish Loss Control ThresholdAntennas can be Placed at Employee Exits to Monitor Assets Leaving the Property
- 28. Purchasing Module A PurchaseRequisition can be Automatically Created Based on Required Purchases
- 29. All Hotel Assetscan be Tracked Rooms Housekeeping Equipment Furniture
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- 31. Management Reports With over50 Standard Reports and numerous filters, Management is able to get information Quickly & Efficiently to Perform Operational Tasks
- 32. Return On Investment Operating Conditions Number of Rooms 400 Number of Linens (Estimated # Linens & Terry ) 18,000 Linen Par Level 4 Average Linen Cost $ 20.00 Total Inventory Value 360,000 Savings and Cost Breakdown Reduction of Lost Items (Unaccounted losses 15%) $ 45,000 Vendor Accountability (Reduction of Billing Errors 2% ) $ 6,000 (Eliminate Manual Inventories & Labor Savings Reduce Staff Levels ) $ 10,000 Total Annual Savings: $ 61,000
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- 34. Questions & Answers Peter Horton Global Channel Marketing Manager phorton@impinj.com Marv Tulman CEO/Founder mtulman@foundlogic.com Neal Jordan VP Operations njordan@foundlogic.com November 13, 2012
Editor's Notes
- #6 Monza 4 tag chips add up the power gained from the two independent antennas and this results in a boost in the read range. when you illuminate the two independent antennas with a circularly polarized RF wave, the Monza 4 chip harvests power from both polarizations, improving sensitivity by up to 2.5dB. Also, using a symmetric antenna design with the two independent antennas, Monza 4 chips can eliminate blind spots, making the read range independent of the orientation of the tag. Transition script - “ Laundry/Linen RFID is a tough application, and Impinj has the high-performance products to enable it to work well…but it’s only part of the answer. Foundation Logic Systems brings the whole solution together for you with access to Impinj RFID products, custom system design and software solutions. We are so happy to have them as an Impinj partner and we can’t wait for you to see what they can deliver. So now, Gerry will share the Foundation Logic Systems approach to Laundry/Linen RFID. Gerry?”