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RFID Software Tools & RFID System Evaluation

... 30 feet 4-10 feet A class 1 standard proscribed by ePC called the UHF Generation 2 Air Interface Protocol Ability to read multiple tags simultaneously Ability ... http://rfid.technologyevaluation.com/ - 10k - 2009-03-09

Are You Tuned into Radio Frequency Identification?

by Dylan Persaud ... investment for their business. An RFID system generally consists of tags, encoders, readers, and a host computer. These represent the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/RFID/2007/11/research_notes/TU_RF_DP_11_28_07_1.asp - 19k - 2007-11-28 Summary: This article examines the organizational fit of radio frequency identification (RFID) and its technology’s basic mechanics. Its prohibitive costs often account for the decision to not implement RFID. Yet some factors influencing adoption may shed new light on why RFID is important.

RFID Case Study: HP and Wal-Mart

by Bill McBeath ... At HP's Memphis manufacturing plant, tags are placed on the underside of product labels for each individual printer or scanner, as well as on the pallets ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/10/research_notes/TN_SC_XBB_10_20_04_1.asp - 10k - 2004-10-20 Summary: HP is making strides in complying with Wal-Mart's RFID mandates. This article describes the key lessons learned.

The Three Rs of RFID: Rewards, Risk, and ROI

by Tom Pisello ... Wal-Mart is demanding its top one hundred suppliers put RFID tags on all pallets, cases, cartons, and high-margin items by January 2005, and according the ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/03/research_notes/EN_SC_XTP_03_05_05_1.asp - 12k - 2005-03-05 Summary: Prominent organizations and retailers, such as Walmart and the US Department of Defense are taking advantage of radio frequency identification, which promises real time tracking of products from the manufacturing floor to the checkout terminal. Despite the typical risks associated with adopting any early

RFID Case Study: Gillette and Provia Part One: Background

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... members have since been working to create standards and technology solutions needed to establish a new network for tracking items that use RFID tags that can ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/CS_SC_PJ_08_03_04_1.asp - 16k - 2004-08-03 Summary: The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although one should not assume that it is easy to achieve), but rather to develop or improve the systems and business processes needed to sustain higher levels of efficiency and productivity.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) System Software Evaluation ...

... The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Evaluation Center covers criteria for tags and storage devices, readers, wireless hubs and servers, and the ... http://rfp.technologyevaluation.com/rfi.asp?catid=RFID - 24k - 2007-12-04

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Software Evaluation Reports

... The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Evaluation Center covers criteria for tags and storage devices, readers, wireless hubs and servers, and the ... http://rfp.technologyevaluation.com/rfi.asp?modelid=226&catid=RFID - 25k - 2007-12-04

The Data Explosion

by Ann Grackin ... But once RFID tags become part of the floor-ready merchandize process, or more brand firms embed them in their products, the number of collection points goes ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/10/research_notes/TN_SC_XAG_10_20_04_1.asp - 15k - 2004-10-20 Summary: RFID and wireless usage will drive up data transactions by ten fold over the next few years. It is likely that a significant readdressing of the infrastructure will be required--in the enterprise and the global bandwidth.

RFID - Myth versus Reality

by Carla Reed ... far from mainstream. Issues related to tags, readers, and frequencies still create constraints to rapid adoption. Mandates from ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2005/06/research_notes/TN_SC_XCR_06_28_05_1.asp - 13k - 2005-06-28 Summary: The hype around the adoption of RFID as the 'hot new technology' continues. The reality is that RFID, despite the fact that this is a relatively mature technology, is still far from mainstream.

As Hype Becomes Reality, a Radio Frequency Identification ...

by Michael Bittner ... First and foremost, the market is shifting away from a focus on tags and readers and towards integration with enterprise applications and the implementation of ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/01/research_notes/MI_SC_MB_01_23_06_1.asp - 17k - 2006-01-23 Summary: Radio frequency identification (RFID) is the latest technology to gain major recognition as being a sizeable market for the future. The RFID ecosystem includes a diverse grouping of solution providers, but the opportunity for market leadership remains wide open.