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RFID and Supply Chains : 

RFID and Supply Chains 10 Factors to Consider Presented by: Megan Fitzpatrick, Danielle Halfast, Christina Rowbottom Spring 2011

What is RFID? : 

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) In use since the 1970’s What is RFID? RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider Livestock Tagging

How Does RFID Work? : 

Consists of Two Components RFID Reader RFID Tag RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider How Does RFID Work?

RFID Readers : 

Stationary Mobile RFID Readers RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider

RFID Tags : 

Active Semi-passive Passive Smart Labels RFID Tags RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider EPC RFID tag that Wal-Mart requires it’s suppliers to use

RFID s vs. Barcodes : 

Barcodes can only be programmed once, where RFID tags can be continually be changed Barcodes can only be read in a stationary position in front of a scanner, where RFID tags are more mobile RFID tags are more expensive to use, which is one reason it is not more commonly used than the barcode Barcodes can be created and distributed electronically (ex. Airline boarding passes), but not RFID s RFID s vs. Barcodes RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider

Where is RFID technology used? : 

Mass transit cards that can be pre-loaded with money online and scanned at each train entry Toll booth payment on turnpikes (E-ZPass) Casino chips Tracking livestock Tracing inventory (pharmaceuticals, jewelry) Library books Passports Human implementation (Baja Beach nightclub in Barcelona) Where is RFID technology used? RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider

Companies Using RFID Technology : 

Companies Using RFID Technology RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider

Implementation Issues : 

High costs for tagging of individual items vs. low cost for tagging an entire pallet of product Symbiotic relationship – companies like Wal-Mart need their suppliers to use it in order to be effective The silicon element of the tag increases its overall cost Implementation Issues RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider

Current Passive RFID Standards : 

RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider Current Passive RFID Standards

Strengths of RFID Technology : 

Increased Visibility : Non-Line-of-Sight Scanning Accuracy, Amount, and Availability of Information Benefits to the Supply Chain Benefits realized throughout the supply chain Benefits realized by major supply chain participants Manufacturer and supplier benefits Distributor and logistics provider benefits Retailer benefits Benefits Over Traditional Barcode Technology Building a Competitive Advantage RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider Strengths of RFID Technology

Weaknesses of RFID Technology : 

High Costs Technological Factors Operational Factors Adoption Barriers Lack of Return on Investment Technical Risks Popularity of Barcodes Deployment Issues Manufacturing Sector Concerns Supplier and Retailer Cooperation Lack of Standards Privacy Concerns RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider Weaknesses of RFID Technology

Factors to Consider : 

Type of Business Intended Use Cost Return on Investment Environmental Factors Government Regulations Consumer Privacy Concerns Increased Unemployment Potential Technical Issues Competitive Advantage RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider Factors to Consider

Recommendation : 

After careful analysis, the use of RFID Technology would be recommended for use in most businesses. We believe it is a strong technological advancement and a growing trend in business efficiency. However, it depends on the individual company and intended use. Encouraged – Fortune 500 Company Discouraged – “Mom and Pop” Stores RFID and Supply Chains: 10 Factors to Consider Recommendation

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