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j ´RFID is a wireless link to uniquely identify

objects or people.µ

j RFID systems include

j Electronic devices called
transponders or tags.
j Reader electronics to
communicate with the tags.
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j Ôhese systems communicate via radio
signals that carry data either unidirectional
or bidirectional.

j When a transponder enters a read zone, its

data is captured by the reader and can be
transferred to a host computer.
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j ›o Line of Sight required.

j Provides Read/write options.

j Can store huge amount of information.

j Multiple tags can be read simultaneously.

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j FedEx delivers approximately 3.2 million
parcels daily and operates a fleet of more
than 42,500 vehicles worldwide.

j Ôwo Ways:-
oKeyless entry and ignition
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j RFID readers mounted at each of the four
doors to the delivery vehicle.
j Ôransponder wristband.
 


    
j Ôhe transponder·s code is compared to ones
in the system·s memory.

j If it is a match, the
door unlocks for five
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j With RFID, FedEx delivery personnel are
freed from the hassles of juggling their keys
while carrying armloads of packages.

j If a wristband is misplaced, a new code can

be reprogrammed in a matter of seconds.
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j Encoding station
j RFID smart tags are applied to every
package.
j Each tag information is entered in the
FedEx Super system database.

j From here on the packages are generally

sent to the conveyor system to be loaded.
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j Ôhe shipment can be automatically directed
to the appropriate dock door, truck, carrier,
etc.

j While on the way to destination the

delivery truck, airplane are constantly kept
track of by the transponders on them.

 

 

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j Eliminate plant interruptions at just-in-time

clients.

j Offer less costly transportation services, with

guaranteed visibility.

j Optimize internal operations with accurate

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j ½sing RFID to determine the location of

the package and the progress of fulfilling a
customer order.

j Logistics providers can determine the time

of delivery for this package, and determine
if expedited service is necessary.
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j Companies use RFID-based technologies to assess
whether a trailer is present in the yard, is empty or
already loaded.

j . ½sing RFID to gauge the location and the status

of these assets, logistics providers can significantly
reduce asset use
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j Ôhe provider is kept up to date on the
location of assets and space availability in its
yard.

j Ôhus minimizing the efforts of yard

operators to place and
locate trailers.

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j 2 logistics provider like Horizon Lines can

target importers in these verticals.

j RFID technology gives Logistics provider

uninterrupted visibility of the vehicles and
packages.
  
j Companies should consider implementing RFID
and logistics management techniques, as they
will greatly benefit from it.

j It will reduce cost, increase control and

availability, decrease chances of loss of assets due
to various factors as well as prove to be very
economical.
 
j Most of them are currently using manual
techniques, which is not as efficient as
RFID.

j Ôhey have to understand that asset

management will be a key factor in
improving customer satisfaction as well as
help in customer retention.