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CILT(UK) Scottish Region Conference - RFID: Hit or Myth?
Introduction to RFID: What, How & Why
Richard Rees, Chairman, RFID Group and President, Scanology BV.
Setting the scene, this paper will define the capabilities of RFID and other data carriers, dispel the myths about RFID and point out the questions that need to be asked before an RFID project is started.
EPC Global - Making RFID a Reality in the Supply Chain
David Weatherby, EPC Global European Adoption Programme Manager, e.centre.
This talk will review what is required to enable the mass roll out of RFID within supply chains and how EPC Global and EAN international are working with their members to deliver the necessary standards and best practice. Specific issues related to roll out in Europe will also be discussed.
Data Access, Management and Utilisation
Stephen Keith, Implementation Project Manager, Linlithgow RFID Test Center, Sun Microsystems Scotland Ltd.
How do you use all this data?
Case Study 1: Asset Productivity - Improving productivity by turning traditional processes on their heads
Kevin Boyd, Arnlea Systems Ltd.
Using extracts from Arnlea case studies, this session will illustrate how RFID technologies bring a different way of thinking in terms of asset and product tracking within manufacturing and distribution processes.
Case Study 2: Intelligent Stock - RFID tags in automatic inventory management and re-supply of engineers stock.
Chris Wright, Managing Director, Skillweb.
Closed loop asset tagging of totes and cages is becoming the most common use of RFID in the supply chain. This presentation examines other
opportunities, for example, the use of RFID tags in automatic stock taking of engineers spares and test equipments and how tags might be used to assist in the creation of demand based supply networks.
Case Study 3: Project Implementation - Making the Case & Learning the Lessons
Graham Miller, VP Global Accounts, Trenstar.
Graham Miller has a wealth of experience in implementing fully functioning, successful RFID-based 'track & trace' solutions in the supply chain. Hear some practical suggestions on how to make the business case for RFID and how to implement a successful RFID Project. Share some of the insights into the factors that 'make the difference' between success & failure in RFID based supply chain projects.