RFID in the Supply Chain

This informative volume provides a technological overview of RFID and explains the three architecture layers of the Electronic Product Code (EPC) global standards: identify, capture, and exchange. Building consensus for RFID adoption as well as security and privacy concerns are discussed. Real-world case studies illustrate the broad range of RFID applications across industries. A summary of RFID benefits and a look ahead at future implementations conclude this detailed resource.

Coverage includes:

• Technical overview of RFID technology basics and systems components
• Advantages and limitations of RFID
• EPC global industry standards
• Operational, technical, and financial challenges in designing RFID applications
• RFID security and privacy concerns and solutions
• Business analytics and building the business case for RFID implementation
• Improved supply chain visibility
• Improved asset visibility and capital goods tracking
• Work-in-progress tracking--managing internal supply chains
• Library management systems
• Returnable asset tracking

Features 32 case studies of successful RFID implementation at:
Gillette * Charles Vogele Group * Intermountain Healthcare * Walter Reed Army Medical Center * AeroScout * Erlangen University Hospital (Germany) * Royal Phillips Electronics * Pro-X Pharmaceuticals * Endware Defense Systems * National Library Board Singapore * Belgian University Library * Rewe Group * and many others

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