RFID Reduces Shipment Errors for ABB

ABB Oy is achieving benefits from its RFID application in the management of outbound goods processing, where movements are automatically reflected in the inventory management system supporting the elimination of loading errors of consignment material. ...

... "ABB’s system uses UPM Raflatac’s RFID tags that were implemented by Vilant Systems. All transport units belonging to a consignment are marked with adhesive RFID tags at parcel level. The trailer loading docks are equipped with RFID readers, which scan all loaded parcels. Vilant's RFID software has been integrated with ABB's own SAP system.

The registration number of the vehicle arriving for loading is recorded in the SAP-system and the progress of the delivery is automatically controlled. The system knows what the consignment should include and the gate issues an error warning if there is an attempt to load the wrong goods onto a vehicle. Furthermore, the gate will not close until all goods belonging to a consignment have been loaded onto a vehicle. All this makes it virtually impossible to make incorrect deliveries. " ...

Via UPM Raflatac: ABB RFID technology application

Smart RFID-Integrated Supply Chain Software

Savi Technology releases SmartChain 6.0 software for managing visibility in the supply chain and just in time operations through RFID integration. ...

... "SmartChain 6.0 is designed to ease the integration of Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) technologies, such as bar codes, IUID, RFID, GPS and sensors, into existing business processes. With Savi SmartChain 6.0, it is easier than ever to manage assets, shipments and inventory moving within facilities and throughout the global supply chain. " ...

Via Savi Technology: Adaptive Applications Simplify Integration of RFID into the Enterprise

RFID Strategic View

Walmart and other companies have moved beyond the hype of RFID to integrating the technology into operational business processes to gain visibility and insight into performance, often based on a strategic business case instead of tangible payback. ...

... "Those that have scaled back on their RFID aspirations, however, are now looking at the technology in a more strategic light. " ...

Via Technology News: RFID Revolution

RFID RTLS Asset Tracking in Healthcare

Awarepoint Corp's Michael Kitchen will present RTLS technologies at the conference this week. ...

... "The presenter will also discuss Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s (WRAMC) decision to implement a hospital-wide RFID asset management system. As one of the largest medical treatment facilities within the Department of Defense, this short term acute care facility is embracing asset tracking technology to further improve business processes and positively impact patient care. " ...

Via AwarePoint: RTLS Asset Management

SAP AutoID RFID Integration

Cephalon, Inc. will implement OATSystems RFID solution to enable serialized shipment container tracking using SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure for RFID integration into business processes and operational workflows. ...

... "Cephalon, an international biopharmaceutical company, has been testing RFID technology for the past three years to improve supply chain efficiency and visibility. RFID serialized container tracking will support efforts to combat counterfeiting as well as improve process execution. OAT's RFID solution was integrated with SAP Solution for RFID to enable serialized shipping container tracking and to set the foundation for tracking drug pedigrees. Cephalon has architected SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure as an extension of its core ERP processes for serialized product and containers to enrich standard processes around deliveries, advanced shipping notices (ASNs), pick/pack/ship and handling. This new project extends this architecture further and leverages the combined OAT and SAP solution to enable distribution center-based processes and workflows to track serialized shipping containers. OAT commissions and associates the RFID tags with specific containers and records the containers' contents and attributes; SAP solutions provide process oversight, number range management and OAT provides operational workflow management. After processing, OAT reports back the shipping container’s EPC number and the details of its contents, enabling SAP business processes such as pharmaceutical advance shipping notices (RxASN) to be carried out automatically. " ...

Via OATSystems: RFID Solution Integrated With SAP Auto-ID Infrastructure Platform

Mobile RFID Solution for Oracle by NCR

NCR integrates its radio frequency identification (RFID) software solution, called TransitionWorks for RFID and Mobility, with the Oracle ERP Suite to enable greater visibility into objects involved in supply chain business processes. ...

... "With the solution, Oracle's customers, including NCR, can augment current implementations of the Oracle E-Business Suite with updated, streamlined business processes. For example, if a warehouse forklift driver is directed to pick up a certain order, line items are automatically issued to that order as the RFID-enabled forklift retrieves pallets and moves them to a staging area or trailer. Conveyors can also be equipped with RFID readers, sensors and programmable logic controllers, allowing cases to be identified regardless of orientation and diverted down the correct lane. " ...

Via NCR: NCR Integrates RFID and Mobility Software with the Oracle E-Business Suite

Biztalk RFID Supports Mobile Business Decisions

Microsoft introduces BizTalk RFID Mobile, a lightweight platform for mobile devices, simplifying development of mobile applications that enables real-time business information. ...

... "As part of the Microsoft BizTalk product line, Microsoft BizTalk RFID Mobile underscores the company's long-term commitment to deliver extensive service-oriented architecture (SOA) and business process management (BPM) capabilities as part of the overall Microsoft application platform. The platform is a set of compatible, mission-critical technologies and development tools that enable customers to develop applications that work with existing systems.

Microsoft BizTalk RFID Mobile when used with BizTalk Server 2006 R2 enables real-time decisions by extending business process to Windows CE and Windows Mobile 5.0 applications. BizTalk Server 2006 R2, Microsoft's core SOA and BPM technology, which was generally available in September 2007, included advancements for fixed RFID readers including device management, data filtering and business rules, electronic data interchange (EDI), and interoperability with line-of-business adapters for manufacturing, finance and healthcare. " ...

Via Microsoft: BizTalk RFID Mobile is designed to enhance business productivity

RFID Business Case Development

Upcoming hour-long seminar on creating a business case for RFID will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2007 at 12:00 PM Eastern. ...

... "Before you can realize the benefits of RFID, you have to make the case for implementing it in your organization. But finding the return on investment (ROI) can be elusive unless you know where to look and understand how it fundamentally affects your business processes. " ...

Web Seminar: Registration

Microsoft RFID Biztalk Release 2

Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2, which includes radio frequency identification (RFID) infrastructure improvementa, is now generally available. Core components include a device abstraction framework and tools that support the creation of Microsoft .NET-based RFID and sensor applications. ...

... "This product includes advancements for radio frequency identification (RFID) and electronic data interchange (EDI), and extended interoperability such as Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Guidance and Line of Business Adapters. Together, these capabilities make it easier for companies to connect systems within their own organizations and across those of trading partners. The availability of BizTalk Server 2006 R2 underscores Microsoft's long-term commitment to deliver extensive SOA and BPM capabilities as part of the overall Microsoft application platform. The platform spans products and technologies to develop, deploy and manage applications and IT infrastructure across the organization locally and worldwide. " ...

Via Microsoft: New product advancements enable customers to extend enterprise connectivity through real-world solutions for BPM, SOA.

Metro RFID Rolls Out Network Infrastructure

Reva enables Metro Group's RFID capability with its network infrastructure. ...

... "Reva's RFID network infrastructure provides a key component that enables Metro's RFID architecture to support current and future RFID initiatives. METRO Group has one of the most sophisticated RFID research and testing organizations in the world. Their process for evaluating innovative technologies is thorough, their requirements for standards-based performance are exacting, and their criteria are stringent for moving from RFID pilots to production. Reva's TAP products will be used to manage the distributed network of RFID installations, to produce accurate data from each site, and to provide rapid operator feedback. For the initial phase of the rollout, METRO Group is primarily using RFID to enhance its distribution and store receiving processes by using accurately located tag data for more efficient operations, better customer service and improved inventory management. " ...

Via Reva Systems: RFID Network Infrastructure for Europe's Largest Retail RFID Rollout at Metro Group

RFID Document Control for Regulated Business Processes

RFID LTD. implements 3M file tracking solution, based on RFID technology, at Idaho National Laboratories to improve its document control process and storage needs for regulated business processes. ...

... "The 3M RFID File Tracking solution is designed to keep track of fast-moving personnel files as they change hands within the organization. This is a better alternative to the manually signing of files in and out of the file room which is often complicated by ineligible signatures and lost files. 3M File Tracking expedites inventory management, scanning and storing file locations, and quickly identifies lost and misplaced files. " ...

Via RFID LTD: 3M File Tracking to Idaho National Laboratories

Alien RFID Supports WebSphere Premises Server

Alien Technology will support IBM's new WebSphere RFID Premises Server 6.0, a middleware platform that integrates RFID data with enterprise business processes. Alien will validate its Enterprise RFID Readers in IBM's WebSphere RFID Device Program, which will enable customers accelerate integration of RFID devices in their implementations. ...

... "Alien Enterprise RFID Readers and their underlying Alien Reader Protocol dovetail well with the new IBM offering, providing complementary and synergistic features for enterprise deployment. These include remote software version management, SNMP, Automode, and automatic recovery in the event of power or network outage. The Premises Server's open architecture allows these and other Alien capabilities to be fully leveraged to help drive the implementation of a scalable and reliable RFID system within an IBM enterprise infrastructure. " ...

Via Alien Tech: Alien Technology Supports IBM WebSphere RFID Premises Server 6.0