Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Supply Chains
Diverse Applications
Marathon races
Airline baggage tracking
Electronic security keys
Livestock tagging
Electronic toll pricing
Library
Video stores
Defense
Retailing
Stock levels, prices, expiry dates, remote access of products
SCM
Overview of RFID
Readers and Tags capable of transmitting
and storing information
Tags
Tag readers
Edge servers
Middleware
Application software
Systems
ASSET
Antenna
READER
TAG
TCI/IP
Power
HOST SERVER
Customers
MIS
Application
Software
API
Tags (Transponder )
Active
Passive
Powered from the readers
Lighter, smaller, and cheaper to produce
Used in close range
Memory
Read-only
Read/Write
Combination
Tag Construction
Memory unit RAM, ROM, Non-volatile programmable.
Logical Unit- Processor
Analog Unit- Antenna
Analogue
Circuitry
Data Transfer
Power supply
Digital Circuitry
Control Logic, Security
Logic
Microprocessor
Memory Unit
Non-Volatile
Memory
RAM
ROM
Frequency
Frequency Band
Low
100-500 kHz
Intermediate/High
10-300 MHz
Ultra High
300-950 MHz
2.4-5.8 GHz
Characteristics
Typical Applications
Read Range
Readers
Antenna ( orientation, polarization, Protocol)
Multi-protocol and Multi-frequency (New)
Middleware
Reader integration, Data filtering
Application Software
Filter and process data- feed to customers
systems e.g. ERP, CRM, WMS etc.
Inventory reduction
Increased visibility
Improved decision making
Improved collaboration amongst the partners
Improved pricing
Fewer stock-outs
Magnitude of benefits
Area of application
Level of application (pallet, case, item)
Distribution Process
Pricing
Helps in Differential and Dynamic Pricing
RFID Solution
Write enable
No unique identification
Portal Applications
Bill of Lading
Material Tracking
Batch
Wireless
Fixed Station
Application Examples
Wireless / Batch
Inventory Management
Where is it? What is it?
What is inside the box?
Material Handling
Aggregate / De-aggregate
What have I assembled or disassembled?
How many do I have? Do I have enough?
Material Handling
By Destination
Where is it going? Where has it been?
Should it be here?
Material Handling
Inspecting / Maintaining
Has this been repaired?
Is this under warrantee?
Has this been inspected?
Is this complete?
What is the assets status or state?
Shipping Validation
Reduction In Out-of-stock
Smart shelves
Automatic indication out-of-stock, level measurement,
wrong item in wrong place, expired product
Reverse logistics
Unique coding tracking items individual level after sales even after
use
Key issues
Cost
Regulation / standardization
Global SC !!!