Abstract
Overview
To fully understand the capabilities of RFID, it is helpful to understand its
benefits in real business situations. We evaluate the impact of RFID
throughout the supply chain, delivering efficiencies for three types of
organizations: manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
First published in 2007, this report provides case study analysis of RFID
solution deployment and related business plan. The report contains new
information covering Scheduling Policies for RFID, Warehouse Goods Updates,
Logistics Tracking, and Store Level Inventory Control. The report also has
many updated aress including: Mobile Maintenance, Vehicle Tracking, Workforce
Tracking, Electronic Ticketing, Application Scenarios, Maintenance and
Updating, Tracking products and containers, Retail Applications, Logistics,
Manufacturing, Security, and more !!
The report also provides expert analysis of RFID in practice including an
evaluation of the RFID value chain, business process life-cycle, business
process strategy, market overview and challenges. RFID middleware providers
are profiled with device selection criteria is evaluated. Active RFID vendors
and products are profiled and evaluated. The report discusses risk profile
assessment and risk assessment services. The report also includes eight case
studies for RFID implementation and operation.
Target Audience
This report is intended for anyone considering launching a RFID-based
business, solutions involving RFID, and/or business process automation using
RFID.
- RFID hardware, software, and solution vendors and related professional
services companies
- Managed services providers, outsourced RFID solutions and application
providers, and RFID service bureau operators
- Personnel responsible for automating Supply Chain Management (SCM),
Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP),
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and other business processes
- Manufacturers and personnel responsible for management of inventory and
materials, timing and control of critical resources, improve Warehouse
Management Systems (WMS), and other production line automation and industrial
processes
- Healthcare management personnel responsible for tracking patients, staff
personnel, equipment, inventory, and other critical resources
- Retailers and personnel responsible for merchandise inventory and ordering
processes, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Merchandise tracking and
fraud prevention
- Providers of value-added applications and services such as metering,
telemetry, telematics, and sensor applications, inventory control and tracking
such as merchandise control, asset tracking and recovery such as computing
equipment monitoring, tracking parts moving through a manufacturing process,
tracking goods in a supply chain, and payment systems
- Providers of RFID middleware such as the VeriSign or Oracle
- Companies interested in optimizing their RFID business process strategies
RFID Business Plan and Financial Assessment
The report contains a business plan including financial projects and financial
assessment with a working Excel spreadsheet. This information will assist with
business case development, funding, budgeting, and launch of a RFID solution.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - RFID and its Business Benefits
- RFID in Manufacturing
- Scheduling Policies of RFID
- Warehouse Goods Updates
- Logistics Tracking
- Store Level Inventory Control
- Updates
- Run-order level control
- Item Level tracking and customer benefits
- Business benefits on RFID implementation
- Productivity and Cost Cutting
- Applications of RFID
Chapter 2 - RFID Supply Chain
- RFID: Present Scenario
- Example with a demo company
- Quality Control Aspects
- Chain Management Methodologies
- Store Level Inventory Control
Chapter 3 - Business Process Life Cycle
- Older Life-Cycle Model Analysis
- Waterfall
- Incremental
- Spiral
- Newer Life-Cycle Model Analysis
- Adaptive Linear Feedback
- Adaptive Dynamic
Chapter 4 - RFID Business Process Strategy
- IBM RFID Strategy
- Heinz RFID Strategy
- Canus RFID Strategy
- International Paper RFID Strategy
- Kayser-Roth RFID Strategy
- Philips Semiconductors RFID Strategy
- Intel RFID Strategy
- Unilever RFID Strategy
- Major Clothier Retailer RFID Strategy
- Marks and Spencer RFID Strategy
Chapter 5 - Market Overview & Challenges
- Market Overview
- Challenges to Adopting RFID
- Software Infrastructure Challenges
- RFID Hardware Device challenges
- Interoperability and Integration
- Performance
Chapter 6 - RFID Middleware Provider Profiles
- Acsis
- Axcess
- Blue Vector Systems
- ConnecTerra
- Data Brokers
- EPCglobal
- Franwell
- GlobeRanger
- i2 Technologies
- Manhattan Associates
- OATSystems
- Oracle
- RF Code
- Savi Technology
- Sun
- T3Ci
- TIBCO
- VeriSign
- webMethods
Chapter 7 - Analysis of RFID applications of Today
- Analysis of RFID Applications - Done
- Retail Applications
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Security
- RFID - Now
- Benefit Analysis
- Current Mandates Governing RFID
Chapter 8- RFID Device Selection Criteria with Economic Analysis
- Object vs Tag Selection
- Characteristics of the Tracking items
- Antenna Considerations
- Reader Ability
- Tag Location
- Frequency Ranges
- Standard and Mandates
Chapter 9 - Market Survey of Active RFID Products
- Alien Technology
- Axcess Inc.
- Escort Memory Systems
- Microtec
- Samsys
- Savi Technology
- Wherenet
Chapter 10 - Risk Management and Analysis
- Risk Assessment Method
- Internal Asset Risk Analyis
- Risk Assessment Services
Chapter 11 - RFID Implementation Analysis
- METRO- Group
- Gillette: Redirecting Misplaced Cases
- Canus: Tag Speed vs. Quality of Computer Input
- International Paper: Automatic Reorders
- Unilever: Tag Location for Dishwashing Liquids
- Procter & Gamble: Dock Loading Throughput
- Marks and Spencer: Item-level Consumer Tracking
Chapter 12 - Implementation Case Studies
- Mobile Maintenance
- Vehicle Tracking
- Workforce Tracking
- Electronic Ticketing
- Application Scenarios
- Maintenance and Updating
- Tracking products and containers
Chapter 13 - Conclusions
Chapter 14 - Implementing RFID - A Business Plan
Table of Contents (Business Plan)
1. Company Description
- 1.1 The Objective
- 1.2 Keys to Success
- 1.3 Current Status of the Company
- 1.3.1 Shareholding Pattern of the Company
- 1.3.2 Current Financial Status of the Company
- 1.3.3 Current Development and Engagement Status of “THE DEMO
COMPANY”
2. The Leadership Team
3. “THE DEMO COMPANY' s Domain of Operation
4. “THE DEMO COMPANY' s Offerings
- 4.1 “THE DEMO COMPANY” Devices
- 4.2 “THE DEMO COMPANY” Solutions
- 4.3 Future Product
5. Market Analysis
6. Competitive Analysis
7. Operational Plan
- 7.1 Location
- 7.2 Equipments and Devices
- 7.3 Proposed Team Structure
- 7.4 Product Development Plan
8. Marketing and Sales Strategies
- 8.1 Target Market Segment
- 8.2 Pricing Strategy
- 8.3 Sales Forecast
9. Financial Plans and Projections
- 9.1 Important Assumptions
- 9.2 Sales Plan
- 9.3 Expenditure Plan
- 9.4 Projected Monthly Cash Budget for Three Years
Appendix: Current Financial Status of the Company
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