RFID ROI Payback Period Is Extended

ABI Research confirms what we already know about technology investments --- when you build a holistic business case that nets benefits with one-time and realistic on-going operating costs, the payback period is usually longer. Not many technology investments will deliver greater than 50% rate of return. ...

... "According to ABI, nearly 37 percent of the respondents said they did not expect a positive ROI within 12 months, compared to 25 percent who expected one within 12 to 18 months ... " ...

Via IT Jungle: RFID Payback

RFID Benefits with IT Integration

Walmart's high profile RFID program has not returned the original business value estimated. However, a disciplined, organized RFID project can deliver tangible benefits. ...

... "recent research has found that accurate, well-thought-out and highly targeted RFID deployments, coupled with IT-driven data integration plans, can deliver substantial benefits. " ...

Via Computerworld: RFID ROI

RFID Dot Tangible Benefits

Partnership will promote the tangible financial benefits of the RFID Dot in long-range access control applications. ...

... "With the Track software and Dot wireless access control solutions in place, customers can expect to realize a 10 to 15 percent hard-dollar return on investment within the first six months. Documented savings include a reduction in labor billing costs of 10 to 14 percent, worker productivity improvement of more than 10 percent, a reduction in asset loss ranging between 1 to 4 percent and increased worker safety that has reduced injuries and saved lives. " ...

Via Axcess International: Marketing Partnership

RFID Project ROI Guarantee

Intellident positions itself in the marketplace with a key differentiator - guaranteed success. ...

... "Having installed their 600th live RFID installation during December 2007, Intellident have now built up an unprecedented knowledge-base on how customers can calculate and realise a business case for RFID. " ...

Via Intellident: Guaranteed ROI

RFID Education to Enable Adoption and Growth

RFID use is growing, but full adoption is nowhere near. Walmart and other companies see benefits. But, for broader adoption across industries, education and awareness must be increased to drive innovative use of the technology. ...

... "The most important issues to address in RFID today are education and ROI (return on investment). RFID is a mystery to many industries at this point. As RFID matures and makes inroads into more industries, it will become easier to implement; " ...

Via CRM News: RFID

Onsite RFID Assessment Offer

University of Maryland Technology Extension Service (MTES) offers new, radio-frequency identification (RFID) assessment program to companies in the state at no cost. ...

... "MTES offers Maryland companies on-site RFID assessments at no cost. Assessments start with a review of a company's productivity or security-related issues. Possible RFID solutions are then studied, after which a report is provided including potential costs and return on investment. " ...

Via Maryland Technology Extension Service: University of Maryland Offers Free Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Assessments

Chemical Industry RFID Use

Chemical Industry Data Exchange (CIDX) explores RFID use in its white paper, Chemical eStandards Initiative on Radio Frequency ID. ...

... "An outline of how CIDX will collaborate with EPCGlobal, an RFID industry trade group focused on RFID technologies and standards; A Business Value Model for determining return on investment (ROI) based on common chemical business scenarios; A method for providing input and exchanging critical information that will affect ongoing RFID standards development. " ...

Via CIDX: RFID Use in Chemical Industry

RFID Barriers to Pharma Adoption: Cost Benefits Standards

Health Industry Insights shares survey findings that identify the top barriers to pharma industry's adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID). 143 life sciences industry leaders point to technology cost, lack of ROI and standards as the barriers. ...

... "The report goes on to spotlight the slower-than-expected RFID adoption with additional survey findings. Results reveal less than one in five (16%) pharmaceutical companies are currently evaluating the benefits of RFID technology, and even fewer (15%) companies adopting RFID in some capacity. Overall, the report indicates average life science company spend on RFID technology is approximately $25,000, although this level is expected to triple to $75,000 over the next 12 months. Additionally, the report discusses read rate results from commercial RFID pilots in the pharmaceutical industry. The report reveals that initiatives utilizing high-frequency (HF) technology for item-level tagging are achieving better read rates than those using ultra-high frequency (UHF). Findings show initiatives using HF are experiencing read rates in the Four to Six Sigma (a well-know management practice used to help companies achieve exceptional performance levels) range, and exceeding Six Sigma in some cases, whereas those using UHF are typically between Three and Four Sigma. " ...

Via Health Industry Insights: Pharmaceutical Industry's Top Roadblocks to RFID Adoption ...

Lower RFID Pricing: Inventory Solutions

Axcess reduces pricing for its Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) enabled asset management solution, called Asset Activator, in order to support faster return on investment for its customers. ...

... "The unique active RFID system automatically provides precise automatic location determination, tracking, inventory counts, and physical protection for all types of enterprise assets. The reduced pricing is designed to generate an ROI for the customer of less than six months for all system sizes. The low cost RFID asset management solution enables corporations to manage assets and effectively protect intellectual property and customer privacy data. Corporations can more easily comply with state personal privacy notification laws. AXCESS' unique solution provides both management and security in one standalone package which is also capable of interfacing with the full range of existing enterprise systems. Asset Activator is installed and operating in several corporate facilities worldwide. " ...

Via Axcess: AXCESS Introduces Scalable System Pricing for RFID Physical Asset Inventory and Security Solution ...

RFID Implementation: ROI More Predictable

Research report looks at the increased predictability of RFID implementations and the overall return-on-investment, or ROI. ...

... "the once hidden costs associated with sometimes dramatic organizational changes brought about by (or necessary to) a successful RFID implementation can now be anticipated and managed. As a result, enterprises are enjoying shorter design and pilot phases, scalable solutions, smoother rollout, and less challenging integration tasks. " ...

Via Aberdeen Group: Link

Upcoming Conference will focus on the return on RFID investments ...

5th Annual Global RFID ROI Summit London - The RFID Conference (Radio Frequency Identification) for industry experts: "The Global RFID-ROI Summit 2007, 29 & 30 January 2007, ExCeL Conference Centre - London: the event focuses on achieving real business value from successful RFID implementation. "

RFID implementation must be integrated into business processes in order to realize the full benefits ...

Via Sun Micro: RFID ROI Requires More Than Slap and Ship Deployment: "To really realize ROI from RFID, companies need to see this technology as a way to collect valuable business intelligence that can help them cut costs and increase profits, says Manish Bhuptani, director of market development at Sun Microsystems. "

Companies that drive business change increase the ROI from RFID implementations ...

Via Teradata: The Analytic Value of RFID (PDF): "Companies that take a more functional approach to RFID implementations will often be disappointed, but those companies that see and leverage RFID adoption as an opportunity to drive system-level changes will unlock the ROI in RFID. "

Adoption of RFID technology will ultimately deliver the full benefits of the RFID project. Leading indicators of RFID adoption should be monitored. ...

Deloitte & Touche LLP on RFID: "The high costs of RFID deployment make it hard to see an immediate return on investment. Businesses should not rush in without first knowing the best RFID adoption strategy and how they intend to measure its performance. "

RFID Asset Protection ...

PWC Mexico will implement Axcess's RFID asset management capabilities to protect computing assets in order to reduce shrinkage. ...

... "Under the terms of the rollout, PricewaterhouseCoopers in Mexico will utilize AXCESS' Dual-Active RFID solution for its custodial asset management capabilities; allowing for real-time detection when a valuable asset such as a laptop is in or out of a secured area. When an item is removed from company premises without authorization the technology will deliver actionable intelligence through which a reliable security response can be determined and initiated. Corporations face an uphill battle when it comes to securely and accurately managing their physical assets. In 2005 alone, losses from the theft of proprietary data from corporations and other institutions more than doubled compared to the previous year totaling $356,000 per incident. AXCESS' RFID solutions provide companies with the tools necessary to protect assets and data from theft and help organizations comply with federal and state laws, which necessitate the development of an internal IT best practice for managing computer assets and the notification to individuals if a client's personal data may have been compromised. PricewaterhouseCoopers identified the potential for significant ROI by managing assets and by preventing computer theft. In addition to preventing monetary loss associated with the theft or loss of IT assets, the company recognized how AXCESS' ActiveTag solutions could empower them with the ability to better protect their clients' data through increased accountability and security. The AXCESS solution implemented for PricewaterhouseCoopers addresses the problem of preventing theft or loss of assets and data by offering individual asset tracking and protection, dynamic wireless custodian assignments to assets, complete reports, and wireless alerting to exception-based security events. One key to the reliability of the solution is AXCESS' battery powered RFID tags which generate strong signals to enable metal encased computers to be identified even when hidden, which is far superior to passive RFID and bar code systems which require some form of line-of-site recognition. " ...

RFID Asset Protection: Via Axcess International: PricewaterhouseCoopers Selects AXCESS' RFID Solution to Protect Computer Assets and Data ...

RFID: RealTime Promotion Execution

OatSystems and ADT combine to deliver a real-time promotion execution process, enabled by RFID technology. RFID applied to the execution of promotions, help track the inventory used in promotions in real-time and create immediate feedback for marketers. ...

... "OATSystems, Inc. and ADT, a unit of Tyco Fire & Security, announced a proof of ROI program designed to validate the return on investment from standards-based RFID-enabled promotions and ignite the next phase of RFID deployments. Together with Intel Corporation, the companies will provide RFID hardware, software and services necessary for a 10 store retail deployment to help retailers track promotional products and provide critical information back to suppliers such as Proctor & Gamble and Kimberly-Clark. To help validate the ROI, an independent academic institution of the retailer's choosing will establish the parameters of the study, monitor control stores and deliver a final report on the ROI.

Trade promotion spending by manufacturers is a massive budget item, representing 12%-15% of sales for most companies. Unfortunately, study after study and the day-to-day experiences of manufacturers and retailers show that the returns on trade promotions are far less than satisfactory. Real-time Promotion Execution (RPE) is a new, RFID-centric business process that can help consumer products manufacturers and retailers to dramatically increase promotion effectiveness which may result in increased promotional sales, decreased execution costs, and greater shopper satisfaction. According to Cheryl Perkins, senior vice president and chief innovation officer for Kimberly-Clark, RFID technology can be used as a business tool to help deliver greater value to K-C and its retail customers.

RPE uses RFID-tagged displays and promotion product cases to measure in-store promotion execution by tracking where and when the displays and promotion inventory are in the store. Manufacturers and retailers can track when the items reach the store, when they're moved to the sales floor, and how long they are there - all in near-real time. This information is then integrated across many stores and manipulated with powerful analytic tools. Illustrated by the recently released MIT study on RFID-based promotions, this enables a new business process that is cost-effective and dramatically increases promotion sell-through, correction of poor in-store execution and promotion intelligence, and lowers the cost of promotions management. " ...

Via OATSystems: OATSystems and ADT Announce Promotions-on-Standards Program to Ignite RFID ROI: Leaders Rally Retailers and Suppliers to Validate ROI in Standards-Based Real-time Promotions Execution ...

Hospital RFID Asset Tracking ...

Infologix implements RFID asset tracking for hospitals ...

... "InfoLogix, a market leader in Healthcare Information Technology total solutions announces HealthTrax, their new solution for Real-Time Location Tracking and management of medical devices. HealthTrax was developed with InfoLogix partner AeroScout, the leader in the field of Wi-Fi based Active RFID solutions. The first demonstration of the integrated solution will be in San Diego at HIMSS 2006, the top Healthcare Informatics Conference for the year. Also at HIMSS, InfoLogix and AeroScout will discuss performance and ROI of HealthTrax for Asset Tracking and for Patient Location Tracking.

HealthTrax is a complete solution for tracking assets and people within hospitals, and includes both RFID asset tags and enterprise software that can be used with standard wireless networks. The HealthTrax RFID tag is 802.11 Wi-Fi-based and leverages the existing wireless infrastructure; hospitals will not need a separate or redundant wireless network for Asset Tracking. Once the tags are attached to desired items, hospital staff can quickly locate what they need and when they need it on an easy-to-use Web-based electronic floor plan. This tagged hospital equipment can also provide security benefits by triggering an alarm if hospital assets are taken from designated areas. " ...

Hospital RFID Asset Tracking: Via Infologix: InfoLogix Announces HealthTrax RFID Asset Tracking Software for Management of Hospital Mobile Assets in Real Time ...

RFID Asia Partnership ...

RFID partnership will address needs in Asia, namely China, for electronics manufacturing applications ...

... "With this new addition to our product line we now have the ability to offer end-to-end RFID solutions, starting with closed-loop factory automation and later expanding into global supply chain applications. The first phase of RFID implementation includes the ability to track, trace and control all materials and tools on the shop floor. This will significantly accelerate the deployment and the ROI for our customers, while providing a roadmap to extend RFID applications from the production floor to the warehouse and the supply chain. There are two strong market drivers for RFID in the China electronics manufacturing industry. The first and most significant is the ongoing pressure for cost-reduction. Despite the low cost of labor in China, it is important to remember that 80 to 90% of the cost of a finished electronic product is the sum of its electronic components. As a result the ROI for improving material control by achieving real-time visibility and eliminating human errors on the production floor is extremely short. The cost of the RFID tags is not even critical when you keep re-using the same tags inside the four walls of a factory. " ...

RFID Asia Partnership: Via Cogiscan: RFID Smart Material Control: SchmidtRFID partners with Cogiscan to offer RFID solutions for electronics manufacturers in Asia ...

RFID Wave: Make Business Sense ...

Upcoming RFID event ...

... "Making Business Sense of the RFID Wave: February 23, 2006: Making business sense of the RFID wave will give attendees the opportunity to meet key innovators and leaders of the RFID industry and through a panel discussion, attendees will gain first-hand insight into the technological progress around RFID, where the industry is leading to, what the forecasts are, how can companies make business sense or get ROI from RFID. Panelists will include:

Jamshed Dubash, Director of Technology, Proctor and Gamble (The Gillette Company)
Sanjay Sarma, Professor at MIT and Founder, OAT Systems
Mal Postings, Global Lead for RFID, CapGemini
Robert Steinberg, President, Productivity by RFID
Other speakers expected from Tyco, Think Magic

Time: 6 - 8:30 p.m. Location: Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, World Trade Center West, 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA " ...

Via MIT Sloan Alumni: Making Business Sense of the RFID Wave ...

ItemLevel RFID: Manage StockOuts Shrinkage ...

Vue and Symbol collaborate to develop RFID solutions that minimize retail stock-outs and inventory shrinkage. ...

... "Vue Technology, a leading provider of item-level RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, and Symbol Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:SBL), The Enterprise Mobility Company, announced that they will jointly develop and deliver integrated item-level RFID solutions for retailers and manufacturers. The integrated item-level RFID solutions will offer visibility into inventory levels, location and authenticity, resulting in significant reductions in out-of-stocks, shrinkage and labor costs. The TrueVUE RFID Platform is an ROI-driven solution that supports end-to-end item level RFID, enabling manufacturers and retailers to streamline the tracking of individual items throughout the supply chain. Vue Technology will combine their patent-pending RF Networking technology and EPC management software with Symbol's RFID fixed and handheld readers, tags and peripheral devices to deliver a cost-effective platform, enabling customers to reap the benefits of item-level RFID. The joint item-level RFID solutions will expand the reach of RFID from traditional pallet and case-level distribution applications that focus on broad supply chain visibility to in-store applications which focus on achieving enhanced on-shelf availability and sales for specific product categories. " ...

ItemLevel RFID: Manage StockOuts Shrinkage: Via Vue Technology: VUE TECHNOLOGY AND SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES TO DELIVER ITEM-LEVEL RFID SOLUTIONS TO RETAIL AND MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY: Integrated Solutions Will Reduce Out-of-Stocks, Shrinkage and Labor Costs ...

Vue Technology is the leading provider of item level RFID, delivering breakthrough technology that provides the most scalable, reliable, and ROI-driven solutions on the market. With patent-pending technologies, VUE allows standard RFID readers to network across thousands of antennas, exponentially increasing the number of zones a typical reader can support. Vue provides customers unprecedented visibility into inventory levels, location and authenticity while eliminating the prohibitive cost barriers previously associated with item-level RFID roll-outs. With its TrueVUE™ RFID Platform, Vue offers the most complete suite of integrated RF networking hardware and EPC management software for item-level RFID, maximizing the benefits to our customers while minimizing implementation risks – at the lowest TCO.

RFID Airline Luggage: Low ROI?

Airlines are not aggressively investing in RFID given their financial situation. ...

... "Radio frequency tags, or RFID, could reduce the losses, but the airlines aren't really using that because of their financial situation, Cantrell said. Delta, which is operating under bankruptcy protection, tested RFID bag-tracking but put off using it in favor of technology projects which return value more quickly than RFID would, Black said. " ...

RFID Airline Luggage: Low ROI?: Via Statesman: Lost luggage lands in Alabama

Via Computerworld: Delta to Test RFID Tags on Luggage: "Delta will give RFID devices a trial run on selected flights from Jacksonville, Fla., to its headquarters hub in Atlanta. It said the 30-day test will involve the use of more than 40,000 disposable RFID tags that operate at 900 MHz and are being made by two vendors: Matrics Inc. in Columbia, Md., and SCS Corp. in San Diego. "

Delta Says RFID Devices Pass First Bag-Tag Test: "The success rate of the RFID technology was far better than the 80% to 85% accuracy rate that's typically provided by bar code scanners, according to officials at Delta and the IT vendors that took part in the test. Pat Rary, manager of baggage strategy at Atlanta-based Delta, said the trial run at the airport in Jacksonville, Fla., also met a key requirement: It was invisible to the airline's check-in agents and required no new training. "

Via Silicon.com: Delta promises end to lost luggage with RFID: "The company announced that it is to spend between $15m and $25m to roll out an RFID system across its American network. When the system is installed, it will be able to track bags from check-in, where RFID tags will be attached, until they are dropped off at the baggage carousel at the customer's destination. "

RFID CEO Presents Europe Conference ...

RFID CEO Presents Europe Conference: Via TAGSYS RFID: TAGSYS CEO To Present To World IT and Business Leaders At The Exclusive European Technology Roundtable Exhibition (ETRE) 2005 ...

... " ... international audience of IT and business leaders will learn about how TAGSYS item-level RFID technology is helping customers to protect brand identity, automate-labor intensive processes, authenticate and safeguard goods, and enable real-time inventory and asset visibility. Using customer examples in the pharmaceutical and retail fashion sectors, Simon will emphasize the importance of establishing a clear business case and achieving measurable ROI.

WHO: Elie Simon, CEO of TAGSYS
WHEN: Monday, October 17, 2005 from 2:45 to 2:57 pm

WHERE: InterContinental, Athenaeum IC Athens, Greece " ...

RFID Technology: Strategic Value

RFID can provide tangible ROI in the business processes where traditional automated identification technology provides returns: supply chain operations, inventory working capital, and so on. However, the additional strategic value of RFID technology may be in increased visibility and faster speed of decision making which yields a higher degree of agility in the marketplace, a potential competitive advantage. Marlo Brooke and James Williams, Avatar Partners, discuss the business benefits of RFID technology ...

RFID Technology: Strategic Value: Via IT Business Edge: Getting a Return from RFID: Maximizing IT Investments ...

... "Are companies focused too strongly on the ROI of RFID - perhaps so much so that they neglect to see the possible strategic value of the technology? " ...

RFID RealTime Production Visibility ...

RFID RealTime Production Visibility: WHERENET'S LOCATABLE ACTIVE RFID TECHNOLOGY APPROVED AS A GLOBAL STANDARD BY LEADING LUXURY AUTOMAKER: German Automobile Manufacturer to Double WhereNet Deployments in 2005 as Worldwide Rollout Continues; Vehicle Location System Enhances Flexibility and Expedites Production of Custom-Ordered, Premium-Brand Automobiles ...

... "WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced that the BMW Group has approved the WhereNet® active RFID real-time locating system (RTLS) technology as a global standard and will accelerate its worldwide rollout in 2005. Already installed at BMW plants in Dingolfing, Munich, and Regensburg, Germany, WhereNet’s vehicle location system will go live this year at additional BMW plants in Leipzig, Germany and Rosslyn, South Africa, and at the MINI plant in Oxford, United Kingdom. " ...

WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet real-time solutions enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI, Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines.

RFID Automotive Logistics Terminal

RFID Automotive Logistics Terminal: WHERENET DEPLOYS WORLD’S LARGEST ACTIVE RFID REAL-TIME LOCATING SYSTEM TO PRECISELY TRACK 40,000 VEHICLES AT BROEKMAN GROUP’S AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS TERMINAL AT THE PORT OF ROTTERDAM: WhereNet Partners with Mieloo & Alexander to Provide Vehicle Tracking System that Enables Broekman Group to Improve Throughput, Quality, and Customer Service While Processing 250,000 New Vehicles Annually ...

WhereNet providing RFID technology to support automotive logistics terminal ...

... "WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that the Broekman Group is deploying the WhereNet® active RFID real-time locating system (RTLS) technology at its 750,000+ square-meter automotive logistics terminal at the Port of Rotterdam. Spanning the Rotterdam Car Terminal and Rotterdam Car Center, both part of the Broekman Group’s automotive division, the WhereNetwireless tracking system will precisely locate any one of 40,000 vehicles parked in the facility at a given time. To implement this system — the world’s largest active RFID/RTLS installation — WhereNet is partnering with Mieloo & Alexander, a European consulting firm specializing in optimizing business processes by implementing innovative technology for its clients. " ...

Founded in 1960, the Broekman Group now employs about 625 employees across several companies that are organized in four divisions: shipping (liner agencies, tramp vessel agencies); logistics (forwarding, NVOCC, logistic inland services, physical distribution and warehousing); automotive (logistics services for the automotive industry); and corporate (support HRM, ICT, accounting etc.). Widely recognized for its commitment to excellence in the shipping, logistics, and trade industries, the Broekman Group is headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, with offices in western and central Europe.

WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet real-time solutions enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI, Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with offices throughout the United States and Europe, WhereNet is funded by Crosspoint Venture Partners, Foundation Capital, Bay Partners, Crescendo Ventures, and Sun Microsystems.

RFID Labels Second Generation ...

RFID Labels Second Generation: Via RSI ID Technologies: RSI ID Announces Production of Gen 2 RFID Labels ...

RSI ID begins production of second generation RFID labels ...

... "RSI ID Technologies (RSI), one of the nation's only vertically integrated providers of RFID technology, today announced that is now in the production phase of one of the industry's first batch of EPC compliant second generation RFID labels. Gen 2 RFID promises faster processing speeds and overall increased performance and is expected to drive the widespread adoption of RFID technology. RSI's labels will begin shipping immediately. RSI has experience building more than 20 million RFID tags, and expects to produce approximately 100 million Gen 2 labels in 2006, ramping total production to approximately 300 million labels per year by 2007. " ...

RSI ID Technologies is one of the only vertically integrated providers of RFID technology that enables customers to tag, scan and track information - resulting in increased productivity, reduced operating costs, streamlined operations and immediate ROI. RSI ID Technologies offers a full line of RFID antennas, inlays and labels as well as “smart” shelving and real-time location systems, portals, custom software development and middleware integration. In addition, the company provides a full range of support services, training and consulting. As a systems integrator specializing in process automation and optimization systems, the company’s applications also include asset tracking, warehouse management systems, wireless networks, inventory control, product marking, bar code scanning and thermal printing. RSI ID Technologies’ clients include more than 70 Fortune 500 firms, a dozen of Wal-Mart’s top 100 suppliers, along with hundreds of mid-range companies involved in industries including electronics, telecommunications, healthcare, automotive and aerospace.

RFID Innovation Center OpenHouse Aug30 ...

RFID Innovation Center OpenHouse Aug30: Via RFID Global Solution: RFID Global Solution launches Innovation Center in Rogers, Arkansas

RFID Global Solution is having an open-house at their new RFID Innovation Center on Aug 30 ...

... "An open house to the public is scheduled for August 30, 2005. Interested parties may RSVP by August 25, 2005. For more information and RSVP, please contact Rychee Parmann at (734) 786-1388 or Tracey Williams at (703) 748-1515.

The Center is specifically designed to provide businesses the ability to have a hands-on working lab environment where they can work side by side with trained RFID engineers to test, evaluate and implement multiple types of RFID hardware and software solutions. This integrated approach provides a unique experience by allowing customers to see RFID solutions operating simultaneously without any upfront capital investment in equipment, Customers using the facility work with highly experienced engineers who have worked across multiple RFID platforms and have implemented hundreds of RFID solutions. This type of experience is invaluable to businesses wanting to design an RFID solution that provides a tangible return on investment (ROI) . Companies can ship their products directly to the facility for evaluation or arrange to lease the facility. " ...

RFID Global Solution was founded by a team of some of the most experienced RFID engineers in the industry representing more than 140 years’ combined experience. RFID Global Solution focuses beyond compliance to design and implement RFID solutions that not only satisfy compliance mandates but also creates significant value for shareholders. The RFID Global Solution team is capable of deploying RFID solutions with the confidence and certainty that only comes from their combination of in-the-trenches experience and high-level, systems understanding.

RFID Session HP Technology Forum ...

RFID Session HP Technology Forum: Via hP: Preview of sessions at HP Technology Forum 2005 ...

... "Implementing RFID-based solutions in health care industry: Get an overview of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in the health care industry—including the business case for adoption and the ROI that can be achieved. This session includes specific case studies for Patient and Asset tracking in health care environments using RFID technologies. It also describes the overall IT architecture needed to support such implementations. " ...

RFID Operation Safe Commerce

RFID Operation Safe Commerce: WHERENET FORMS SECURITY GROUP WITHIN ITS RAPIDLY GROWING TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS BUSINESS TO ADDRESS NATIONAL MARITIME AND PORT SECURITY NEEDS: Global Shippers Look to Proven WhereNet Technology for Security Applications in Support of President Bush’s Homeland Security Presidential Directive-13 ...

... "As the only company to have successfully installed active RFID, real-time locating system technology at several marine terminals, WhereNet will further leverage this technology by developing additional applications to meet security requirements for marine assets and cargo. Positioned to serve business and government organizations, these systems will greatly enhance transportation security by providing real-time monitoring and reporting capabilities for vessels while at sea and at port. Matthew Schor, a veteran of multiple container security and Operation Safe Commerce initiatives, will lead WhereNet's security group. " ...

WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet real-time solutions enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI, Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with offices throughout the United States and Europe, WhereNet is funded by Crosspoint Venture Partners, Foundation Capital, Bay Partners, Crescendo Ventures, and Sun Microsystems.

SmartID RFID Passports Licenses ...

SmartID RFID Passports Licenses: SMARTCODE™ CORP. LAUNCHES THE SMART ID PRODUCT LINE - PROVIDES LOW COST RFID PASSPORTS, IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND DRIVER LICENSES ...

... "SmartCode Corp, the leading developer of low cost RFID solutions, today announced the launch of the SmartID product line - low cost RFID solutions for Identification of Passports, Identification Cards and Driver Licenses. SmartCode's new product line provides a cost effective RFID solutions, leveraging SmartCode global leadership in the RFID market. The SmartID product line provides global Governments, Homeland Security agencies and Federal and Local authorities, with a low cost, high performance RFID solutions. " ...

SmartCode™ Corp. is a world leading low cost, high performance EPC RFID manufacturer that has developed a revolutionary, patented, and cost effective RFID manufacturing technology. Our Patented technologies enable us to intelligently replace the current inefficient Barcode technology. Our patented technologies enables us to manufacture a very large number of RFID tags at a fraction of the cost of today's traditional RFID. SmartCode™ Corp. introduces a cost-effective approach to dramatically reducing our clients Total Cost of Operation (TCO) and increasing their Return On Investment (ROI). SmartCode™ Corp. enables companies to receive 100% real time visibility of their products across their entire supply chain. SmartCode™ Corp. is headquartered in New York, NY with offices in London, Silicon Valley, Hong Kong and a R&D Center in Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Active RFID RTLS System Expanded ...

Active RFID RTLS System Expanded: NYK LOGISTICS EXPANDS USE OF WHERENET ACTIVE RFID SYSTEM; INSTALLATION IN NEW HIGH-VOLUME, TRANSLOAD FACILITY WILL OPTIMIZE SHIPMENTS FOR TARGET STORES: Based on Overwhelming Success at Its Long Beach Facility, NYK Logistics Deploys First East Coast Installation of WhereNet Business Rules-Based Yard Management System in Norfolk, Virginia ...

... "WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that NYK Logistics Inc., a leading third-party logistics provider, is deploying the WhereNet active RFID, real-time locating system (RTLS) and business rules-based WhereNet yard management solution at its new transload facility in Norfolk, Virginia, to help automate and expedite shipments for Target stores. The NYK Logistics Norfolk facility will process more than 28,000 inbound ocean freight containers and 20,000 outbound trailers each year. " ...

WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet real-time solutions enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI, Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines. Headquartered in Santa Clara , California , with offices throughout the United States and Europe , WhereNet is funded by Crosspoint Venture Partners, Foundation Capital, Bay Partners, Crescendo Ventures, and Sun Microsystems.

Automated RFID Clothing Industry ...

Automated RFID Clothing Industry: Garan Inc. reaches for positive ROI with Accu-Sort® FAST Tag™ automated RFID labeling system ...

... "Accu-Sort Systems, Inc., announced it has installed a FAST Tag™ In-Motion automated RFID and bar code system for clothing manufacturer Garan Inc. FAST Tag In-Motion will help the company’s distribution center in Jena, Louisiana; meet the RFID compliance standards outlined by Wal-Mart® and other retailers. Garan® is a leading manufacturer of children’s, women’s and men’s apparel bearing the private labels of its customers as well as several of its own trademarks, including Garanimals®. FAST Tag In-Motion automates the process of applying and verifying RFID tags on cartons. At the Louisiana facility, a tag applicator places tags only on cartons that require RFID tags, while all cartons processed on the line receive a retailer-compliant shipping label and an option carrier parcel label. An outbound verification system screens for inaccurate tags and incorrect labels; it sends those boxes to a subsystem for verification and relabeling. On the other side of the line, the cartons are loaded on pallets for shipment. Accu-Sort’s FAST™ Suite software controls the process and seamlessly provides data aggregation, filtering and reporting to Garan’s WMS system. " ...

Garan produces the popular Garanimals line of apparel, which encourages children to match shirts and pants themselves by using special animal-themed tags on the clothing. Garan also produces brand apparel for girls and women and sells garments featuring college and university marks and pro-sports emblems for boys and men. In September 2002, Garan was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway®.

Accu-Sort Systems is a pioneer in reliable auto ID and high-speed compliance solutions with more than three decades of experience deploying and supporting scanning and tracking solutions in distribution, warehousing, manufacturing, and retailer environments. The company is also an established provider of convergent RFID and bar code systems with more than 50 RFID installations.

Upcoming EPC RFID Conference

Upcoming EPC RFID Conference: EPCglobal US Conference 2005 ...

EPCGlobal announces their US conference in the Fall of 2005 ...

... "EPCglobal US is proud to announce that the EPCglobal US Conference 2005 will be held September 13-15, 2005, in Atlanta, Georgia. ... The EPCglobal US Conference offers more in-depth information regarding EPC technology, the business case for adopting it, best practices to ease your implementation and insights as to the future of EPCglobal standards, products and support services. EPCglobal US Conference is positioned to provide education at all levels of understanding and experience; from those looking to learn the basics to those looking to improve the efficiency of their implementations and achieve additional ROI. " ...

RFID Adaptable Warehouse Management Drives Growth ...

RFID Adaptable Warehouse Management Drives Growth: MARC Global Recognized as One of Southeast’s Fastest Growing Private Companies ...

Adaptable logistics business processes, enabled by RFID technology, is fueling the growth of MARC Global ...

... "It is truly an honor to be named part of the inaugural class of GBS Eagles, recognizing those companies that have demonstrated leadership and sustainable growth, said Oliver Cooper, CEO of MARC Global. Our highly adaptable Supply Chain Business Intelligence Solutions, such as MARC 3D™ - Decision Data on Demand, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), help clients around the world manage their success in some of the most difficult and dynamic environments imaginable. These real-time, proactive solutions consistently deliver unprecedented ROI and, along with our people, remain the core reasons for our continued growth. " ...

MARC Global is the leading provider of continuously adaptable supply chain execution solutions. It has improved customer fulfillment, profitability and cash flow for some of the world’s most demanding companies. MARC Global is a leader in several industries including pharmaceutical, consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail, high tech, publishing, 3PLs, and automotive. MARC solutions have been successfully installed in hundreds of sites worldwide and in multiple languages. Full-service offices with implementation experts and support staff are located in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

China RFID Market Solution ...

China RFID Market Solution: SAMSys and Tagistics To Offer Turn-Key RFID Solution For Companies With A Chinese Supply Chain ...

SamSys and Tagistics partner to serve the China RFID market through turnkey RFID solutions ...

... "SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SMY: TSX), an international provider of Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) hardware solutions and consulting services and Tagistics Corporation (Tagistics) today announced a teaming arrangement whereby SAMSys will provide its MP9320 UHF reader as a part of the Tagistics RFID Central solution. SAMSys will be a marketing partner for the Tagistics’ solution. Tagistics’ RFID Central solution includes hardware, software, retailer integration, and system management. This complete RFID package allows companies to meet international retailer mandates and realize new efficiencies from their supply chain. " ...

Tagistics Corporation is the wholly owned US subsidiary of Hong Kong based MeiDa Information Technology Ltd. which since 2001 has delivered technology solutions that meet the needs of international companies in China. By developing RFID Edge Solutions for the Global Supply Chain, the company allows their customers to realize Total Asset Visibility (TAV) with true ROI by leveraging RFID within their Far East operations.

SAMSys Technologies Inc. (SAMSys), founded in 1995, is a world-leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware solutions and RFID integration consulting services designed to evaluate and recommend optimal RFID solutions to enhance existing business process. SAMSys offers a family of products to simplify the installation and ensure the ongoing performance of the overall RFID hardware infrastructure. SAMSys is a public company whose shares are listed for trading on the TSX Exchange under the symbol: “SMY”.

Marine Terminal RFID System

WHERENET UNVEILS WIRELESS TRACKING SYSTEM TO REDUCE LOGJAMS AT MARINE TERMINALS; AUTOMATED PROCESSING PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELAND SECURITY ...

WhereNet delivers RFID system for marine terminal logistics support ...

... "WhereNet Corp., the leader of wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today general availability of the WhereNet Marine Terminal Solution (MTS). Utilizing the company's standards-based, active RFID real-time locating system (RTLS) technology, this industry-first marine terminal application combines business intelligence, sensor data, and sophisticated algorithms to serve as the eyes and ears of the terminal operating system (TOS), providing constant visibility and status information and automating the work flow for marine terminal operators. " ...

WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 6-12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet real-time solutions enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI, Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines. Headquartered in Santa Clara , California , with offices throughout the United States and Europe , WhereNet is funded by Crosspoint Venture Partners, Foundation Capital, Bay Partners, Crescendo Ventures, and Sun Microsystems.

OATSystems RFID Framework Upgrade ...

OAT Unveils OAT Foundation Suite 4.5

OATSystems upgrades their RFID framework software ...

Industry’s First RFID Data Management System and RFID Design Environment Accelerates ROI and Eases Configuration and Management ...

... "OATSystems®, Inc., the recognized RFID framework leader, announced the latest version of the company’s flagship OAT Foundation Suite 4.5, with major new enhancements including an enterprise RFID data management system that integrates RFID data from trading partners and provides advanced analytics and reporting of goods movement and inventory, and an RFID design environment for easy configuration and integration of RFID-centric processes. Companies deploying RFID today face the dual challenge of identifying the long-term ROI of RFID while minimizing total cost of ownership of the solution." ...

OATSystems®, Inc. is the recognized RFID framework leader with software that empowers businesses to achieve competitive advantage from radio-frequency identification (RFID). As pioneers in the development of RFID technology, OAT has been setting the standard in RFID for over half a decade and is responsible for industry firsts that include the largest scale and largest scope of deployments, as well as the most innovative approaches to providing enterprise-wide RFID solutions. OAT’s multinational client base, which includes companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Gillette, consists of over 50 customers in retail, CPG, consumer electronics, manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace and defense.

OAT RFID ROI Acceleration ...

OAT Announces RFID Pathway to ROI for Consumer Products Companies ...

OATSystems delivers RFID ROI return-on-investment acceleration tools that move beyond compliance ...

Comply for ROI is the First ROI-based Approach for RFID Compliance. ePOD is the First RFID-centric Application to Deliver ROI ...

... "OATSystems®, Inc., the recognized RFID framework leader, today announced a clearly defined RFID pathway to ROI for the consumer products industry. Based on work with industry pioneers, OAT has developed Comply for ROI and ROI for CP, a two-phase pathway with solutions built on the company’s flagship OAT Foundation Suite and designed to accelerate the path to ROI for all consumer products companies. Addressing the need for a clear course for their company to go from compliance to ROI, OAT has fundamentally changed the approach from cost-based compliance to ROI-based solutions. Instead of focusing exclusively on the lowest possible cost of a compliance solution, OAT analyzes a company’s specific products and business operations to design a phased adoption that accelerates payback from their RFID investment." ...

OATSystems, Inc. is the recognized RFID framework leader with software that empowers businesses to achieve competitive advantage from radio-frequency identification (RFID). As pioneers in the development of RFID technology, OAT has been setting the standard in RFID for over half a decade and is responsible for industry firsts that include the largest scale and largest scope of deployments, as well as the most innovative approaches to providing enterprise-wide RFID solutions. OAT’s multinational client base, which includes companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Gillette, consists of over 50 customers in retail, CPG, consumer electronics, manufacturing, life sciences, aerospace and defense. Headquartered in Waltham, MA, OAT has offices in Chicago, London and Bangalore and is on the Web at www.oatsystems.com.

RFID System Interoperability Demonstrated ...

RFID System Interoperability Demonstrated: SeeBeyond to Showcase RFID Solution in Conjunction with Sun ...

SeeBeyond is demonstrating RFID interoperability ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Building on its continued focus in driving added ROI from radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, SeeBeyond (Nasdaq: SBYN) today announced it will ...

... Building on its continued focus in driving added ROI from radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, SeeBeyond (Nasdaq: SBYN) today announced it will be collaborating with Sun Microsystems at this week's RFID World Conference to jointly demonstrate interoperability between SeeBeyond and Sun technology. The demonstration will address common issues in the supply chain and be unveiled at the Sun Dallas RFID Test Center on March 1, and will later be shown at the 3rd Annual RFID World Conference being held at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Dallas, Texas, March 2- 3. Based on the companies' collaborative efforts in RFID, this demonstration simulates an application spanning a manufacturing-retail supply chain, targeted at improving business processes and quickly obtaining business insight from transformational data collected via RFID technologies. ...

Based on 15 years of software innovation and real-world experience in integrating systems across Global 2000 organizations, SeeBeyond (Nasdaq: SBYN) delivers the industry's first integrated composite application network built on a comprehensive integration platform. The SeeBeyond(R) Integrated Composite Application Network Suite(TM) helps organizations rapidly assemble and deploy enterprise-scale end-user applications built on existing systems and infrastructure to dramatically improve business operations. SeeBeyond has approximately 2,000 customers worldwide, including BHP Billiton, The Cleveland Clinic, The Dial Corporation, DuPont, Florida Power & Light, Fluor Daniel, Fujitsu, General Motors, Halliburton, Hertz Corporation, HP, Lockheed Martin, Pfizer, Samsung, Sprint and Sutter Health.

Mobile RFID Solutions Move Into The Supply Chain ...

Mobile RFID Solutions Move Into The Supply Chain: KonaWare and IntelliMark Announce Agreement; KonaWare and ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA  ... and IntelliMark, a national provider of technology integration and support, have signed an agreement to pursue the use of handheld RFID interrogators for ...

Mobile RFid can provide flexibility in the supply chain to enable in-transit and logistics data visibility, by not being tied down to fixed reader ...

... KonaWare, a leading provider of logistics and motor freight applications on mobile devices, and IntelliMark, a national provider of technology integration and support, have signed an agreement to pursue the use of handheld RFID interrogators for supply chain applications. KonaWare's Mobile T&L Suite combined with IntelliMark's integration and RFID expertise will provide world-class mobile RFID solutions to transportation and logistics providers. ...

IntelliMark provides information technology solutions and services. IntelliMark's capabilities include managed services in security, wireless, help desk, training, application development and network integration and support. The company's customer base of Fortune 500 and middle market companies represents a wide variety of industries, including banking and finance, communications, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and government. KonaWare provides the leading platform for developing and extending mission-critical applications to a mobile workforce. The KonaWare Mobility Platform and Application Suites utilize a standards-based architecture that leverages existing IT infrastructure to maximize ROI. With KonaWare, end users can deploy industry-specific mobile transactional applications on a range of mobile devices. KonaWare is privately held and headquartered in Redwood City, California.

RFID RTLS in Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Applications at DOD ...

RFID RTLS in Maintenance Repair and Overhaul: WhereNet First-Of-Its-Kind Wireless Tracking System Cuts Costs and ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... to develop and use automatic identification technology (AIT), Tobyhanna is evaluating the WhereNet active radio frequency identification (RFID) system to ...

... WhereNet Corp., the leader in wireless solutions for tracking and managing enterprise assets, announced today that the Tobyhanna Army Depot has deployed the standards-based WhereNet(R) real-time locating system (RTLS) technology to streamline the full-service repair and overhaul of surveillance radar systems at the Pennsylvania facility -- marking the first time that a U.S. Army facility has tested RTLS technology. Tobyhanna Army Depot plays a critical role in repairing and overhauling command, control, computer, communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems for the Armed Forces. In accordance with the Department of Defense mandate to develop and use automatic identification technology (AIT), Tobyhanna is evaluating the WhereNet active radio frequency identification (RFID) system to improve efficiencies, cut costs, and increase quality at the depot. ...

WhereNet is the first company to deliver a single wireless location and communication infrastructure that reliably and cost-effectively manages valuable mobile resources and delivers a complete return on investment within 12 months. Based on patented, standards-compliant technology resulting from a collective 100+ years of development, the WhereNet real-time solutions enable companies such as BMW, Ford Motor Company, and NYK Logistics to reduce inventory, lower operating costs, and improve operations. The company has received the Henry Ford Technology Award; was recognized for strong ROI by Computerworld; was ranked among the top 10 in the InfoWorld 100; and has been recognized as a wireless innovator by Forrester Research, Computerworld ROI, Frontline Solutions, Plant Engineering, and Supply Chain Systems magazines. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with offices throughout the United States and Europe, WhereNet is funded by Crosspoint Venture Partners, Foundation Capital, Bay Partners, Crescendo Ventures, and Sun Microsystems.

Additional resources on RFID RTLS in maintenance repair and overhaul applications ...

What You Need To Know About RFID: Up to this point, conventional RFID tags serve no useful application after the manufacturing line ... The RTLS tag can act as a portable maintenance database on ...

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and its: File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat ... RFID can increase the service and performance of ... applications in materials management, tracking of tools and ... control, jobsite security, maintenance and service ...

RTLS: An Eye on the Future: Like an RFID tag, the RTLS tag is affixed ... but also offers an open RTLS software platform ... applications such as equipment monitoring, maintenance monitoring, and ...

Wi-Fi Tag Teams with RFID: such as serial number, part number, maintenance performed and ... Handheld RFID readers can be used to query a ... option is real-time location systems (RTLS) based on ...

RFID Interface for VOIP: IPcelerate Propels VoIP Environment With the Release of IPsession ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... and visual device." IPsession release 4.0 extends the interactive capabilities of the IP phone into the wireless environment, with 802.11 and RFID interfaces. ...

... IPcelerate, Inc., a provider of advanced communications-based software applications, announced today the general availability of IPsession Release 4.0, the latest software release of the company's award-winning VoIP appliance. IPsession is an applications server that converge familiar telephony features with new IP-enabled capabilities to help accelerate the return-on-investment for companies embracing IP Telephony solutions from Cisco Systems. ...

IPcelerate, Inc. is an emerging convergence-based software provider that develops applications to accelerate the Return-on-Investment (ROI) and business impact for companies embracing next-generation VoIP technologies.
Additionally, IPcelerate provides advanced applications to reduce costs and minimize risk for companies who are migrating toward VoIP infrastructures, to deliver enhanced scalability. IPcelerate's suite of customized solutions cross all mainstream and advanced platforms to provide ease of system use, streamlined performance, and increased revenues and profitability. The Company is based in Dallas.

RFID Investment ROI: SeeBeyond to Highlight Value of Comprehensive Framework in ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... 18th at 10:00 am (PST) / 1:00 pm (EST) highlighting how organizations can accelerate the ROI from their radio frequency identification (RFID) investments. ...

Most companies are working to understand the return on investment (ROI) from RFID. Walmart sees a significant ROI from their RFID compliance program. ...

... EPCglobal Solution Provider To Host Webinar: "RFID: The Next Big Thing?" SeeBeyond (Nasdaq:SBYN), provider of the world's first fully integrated composite application network suite (SeeBeyond ICAN) for advanced integration and composite application solutions, today announced that it will host a webinar on Thursday, November 18th at 10:00 a.m. (PST) / 1:00 p.m. (EST) highlighting how organizations can accelerate the ROI from their radio frequency identification (RFID) investments. ...

Based on 15 years of software innovation and real-world experience in integrating systems across Global 2000 organizations, SeeBeyond (Nasdaq: SBYN) delivers the industry's first integrated composite application network built on a comprehensive integration platform. Beyond eAI, the SeeBeyond(R) Integrated Composite Application Network Suite(TM) helps organizations rapidly assemble and deploy enterprise-scale end-user applications built on existing systems and infrastructure to dramatically improve business operations. SeeBeyond has nearly 1,950 customers worldwide, including ABN Amro, BHP Billiton, The Cleveland Clinic, The Dial Corporation, DuPont, Florida Power & Light, Fluor Daniel, Fujitsu, General Motors, Halliburton, Hertz Corporation, HP, Lockheed Martin, Pfizer, Samsung, Sprint, Sutter Health and UnitedHealth Group. For more information, please visit www.seebeyond.com. Powered by the SeeBeyond Integrated Composite Application Network (SeeBeyond ICAN) Suite, the SeeBeyond RFID Composite Application Network was architected with key input from several Fortune 500 customers and solution partners who sit at the forefront of driving the adoption of RFID solutions. Optimized for the data intensive needs of RFID, the SeeBeyond RFID Composite Application Network is the first service-oriented RFID network to provide the infrastructure customers need to rapidly deploy end-to-end RFID initiatives today, while providing the architecture to support evolving RFID standards and process needs of the future.

RFID Conference: PeopleSoft Manufacturing Experts to Share RFID Perspectives at ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... logistics and retail industries, Dicello leads product marketing for the company's logistics solutions, including RFID, transportation, warehousing, inventory ...

... WHAT: APICS: "RFID's Benefits Beyond the Dock Door"
Wyatt and Dicello will discuss how to optimally prepare plants
and warehouses to accommodate evolving RFID standards.

UCLA WINMEC (Wireless Internet for the Mobile Enterprise
Consortium) RFID Forum: "Integrating RFID with Enterprise IT -
the CIO Perspective, Advanced RFID Technologies"
Carlson will offer key insights into the evolution of RFID
technology and the associated challenges and benefits.

WHEN: APICS: Tuesday, October 12, 2004, 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. PDT
UCLA WINMEC RFID Forum: Tuesday, October 12, 2004, 3:30 p.m. -
4:30 p.m. PDT ...

Wireless Internet for the Mobile Enterprise Consortium (WINMEC) is pleased to announce its 1st RFID Forum (radio frequency identification) (http://wireless.ucla.edu/rfid), to be held at UCLA Los Angeles on Tuesday October 12, 2004. This one-day event will explore the current-state-of-the-art, future opportunities and trends in RFID technology. Impact of RFID on supply chain management, food supply industry, security, pharmaceutical industry, and others will be discussed. Industry leaders will discuss the various mandates from Wal-Mart, DoD, Target, etc., and their current status. You will also hear about the important issues such as ROI, effective business models, implementation strategies, adoption cycles, deployment problems, etc.

PeopleSoft provides business solutions with the flexibility to fit your business today and the adaptability to change with your business over time. More than 12,200 organizations worldwide—from mid-sized manufacturing companies to the largest service enterprises in both the private and public sectors—are using PeopleSoft solutions to build stronger and more profitable businesses.

SMARTCODE™ CORP. teams up with Microsoft corp.

SMARTCODE™ CORP. Joins Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Program – Company to Offer world leading EPC RFID solutions supporting Microsoft's platform

Membership highlights the quality and innovation of SmartCode Corp.'s Low Cost, standard based Electronic Product Code (EPC) RFID solutions supporting Microsoft's platform for Wal Mart, DoD, Tesco, METRO, Target and Albertson’s

New York, NY, August 26, 2004 – SmartCode Corp. the world’s leading provider of low cost EPC RFID tags and readers, today announced that it has joined the Microsoft Windows Embedded Partner Program. SmartCode Corp. becomes one of a select group of companies worldwide in this exclusive program; proof to the expertise and solutions SmartCode Corp. brings to the market for Windows-based embedded technologies.

SmartCode Corp. will also join Microsoft’s RFID Council for the acceleration and development of standards-based RFID solutions for the global market. The primary purpose of the Microsoft RFID Council is to research the RFID requirements and advantages of today's RFID technology to make it easier for retailers and manufacturers to track and trace merchandise.

SmartCode Corp.’s relationship with Microsoft will enable new and innovative RFID solutions to the global RFID marketplace. The relationship will enable world-leading retailers such as Wal-Mart, the Department of Defense (DoD), Tesco in the UK and METRO AG in Germany with a standards-based EPC RFID solutions, fully integrated with the Microsoft platform.

"We are very happy to work together with Microsoft,” said Avi Ofer, SmartCode Corp. President "For SmartCode Corp., this worldwide collaboration translates into new revenue streams and product development opportunities, expanded sales channels and broadened reach into new industry sectors," added Ofer.

"SmartCode’s low-cost EPC RFID solutions provide a true added value in implementing large-scale EPC RFID supply chains,” said Javed Sikander, program manager for RFID strategy at Microsoft. “When EPC RFID is implemented throughout the supply chain, the price of these disposable RFID tags plays a major role. SmartCode’s unique low-cost EPC RFID tags and readers enable our mutual customers to enjoy a high-performance RFID solution at a cost-effective price.”

“When building Windows Powered solutions, our customers need to be able to quickly identify third-party offerings that work with our platform,” said Jane Gilson, group product manager of the Mobile and Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. “SmartCode’s high-quality RFID solutions and services can now be easily identified by our mutual customers.”

SmartCode Corp. is a world leader in providing low cost, high performance RFID solutions. Until today, the prices of RFID tags with an average price of 50 cents each have created a cost barrier for companies worldwide to adopt the RFID solution as the replacement of the inefficient barcode technology. With SmartCode™ Corp.’s exclusive patented manufacturing technology, SmartCode™ Corp. can manufacture these RFID tags at a price level of 5-10 cents, in large volumes.

About SMARTCODE CORP.

SmartCode™ Corp. is a leading RFID developer that has developed a revolutionary, patented, and cost effective RFID manufacturing technology. Our Patented technologies enable us to intelligently replace the current inefficient Barcode technology. Our patented technologies enables us to manufacture a very large number of RFID tags at a fraction of the cost of today's traditional RFID. SmartCode™ Corp. introduces a cost-effective approach to dramatically reducing our clients Total Cost of Operation (TCO) and increasing their Return On Investment (ROI).

SmartCode™ Corp. enables companies to receive 100% real time visibility of their products across their entire supply chain. SmartCode™ Corp. is headquartered in New York, NY with offices in London, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong and a R&D Center in Tel-Aviv, Israel.

Learn more about SmartCode Corp. at www.smartcodecorp.com

SmartCode™ is a Trademark of SmartCode Corp. Other marks used are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

Contact information:

Mrs. Ruth Cohen,
Director, Media Relations
SmartCode Corporation
ruth.cohen@smartcodecorp.com
Tel: + 1-801-999-7632
Fax: +1-801-906-6885

European RFID Conference: Smart Labels Europe 2004

Acropolis, Nice, France
12-13 October 2004
Optional Master Classes 11 and 14 October on RFID, Smart Packaging and ROI; Europe's largest conference on smart labels including RFID, smart packaging and beyond.
See www.smartlabelseurope.com
email: info@idtechex.com

RFID Services: R4 Global Addresses Progress in RFID Technology Adoption at Bear ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Jeff Richards, president and CEO of R4 Global Services(TM) (www.r4gs.com), a leading solutions provider of RFID-enabled technology and services, addressed the ...

R4 is a professional services partner to businesses seeking to gain real-time visibility, control and automation through the effective evaluation, implementation, integration and support of RFID and RFID-related technologies. R4 engagement teams utilize the proprietary R4 EnableSM and R4 EvaluateSM methodologies to help clients work through the myriad of issues, challenges and benefits associated with RFID and RFID-related technologies. R4 client solutions are built around best-of-breed products (chips, tags, readers, software and other related products), the R4 EnableSM methodology and, most importantly, the specific needs of our clients. Each industry, and specific application within an industry, has its own set of requirements and challenges with respect to RFID-related initiatives. Each also has unique sets of improvements and efficiencies to be gained, and understanding ROI is typically at the forefront of each initiative.

Lean manufacturing has significantly improved efficiency across the manufacturing economy. RFID enables the "next level" of efficiency, driving further improvements across the manufacturing value chain from raw material supplier, through production and distribution. By improving and automating data collection processes at each point in the process, manufacturers can gain improved visibility into key processes and achieve automation of key labor-intensive functions that historically have required human involvement due to the need for barcode data collection.

RFID Benefits: RFID's secret path to ROI

From Help Net Security, Croatia ... Not too long ago, Wal-Mart launched its much-ballyhooed pilot project to use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to wring further costs out of its ...

Walmart RFID: RFID's Secret Path to ROI

From CIO Today, CA ... Not too long ago, Wal-Mart launched its much-ballyhooed pilot project to use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to wring further costs out of its ...

Helicomm ZigBee RFID Solutions...

Helicomm's IPWiNS™ (Intelligent, Pervasive Wireless Networking Solutions) platform is the industry's first complete wireless networking solution based on the rapidly emerging IEEE 802.15.4 industry standard for reliable, low data rate wireless networks. Helicomm's modular IPWiNS™ solution portfolio includes the hardware, software, support and tools necessary to quickly and easily integrate this important wireless data standard into your product and service strategies.

The core of the IPWiNS™ platform is Helicomm's advanced networking software, which provides unprecedented levels of security and networking functionality in a remarkably small software footprint. Built upon this powerful software core is Helicomm's highly integrated, intelligent pervasive communications module (IPLink™), the versatile wireless intelligent network gateway (WINGate™) and a suite of development and deployment support tools.

Helicomm's ZigBee Ready Starter Bundles, based on the IPWiNS™ platform, provides customers with the fastest and easiest way to implement new products and applications based on the IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee™ wireless standards, which have been developed specifically to address the needs for reliability, security and low power consumption in wireless sensor networks for monitoring and control applications. The ZigBee Ready Starter Bundle provides everything you need to begin the development of your application or product now on an IEEE 802.15.4 like network platform. That platform will evolve into the full 802.15.4 standard implementation as commercial components are released. Thus the development work you performed on your ZigBee Ready Starter Bundle will put you months ahead of your competition in bringing 802.15.4 and ZigBee wireless network compatible products to market. That means faster project ROI and a competitive advantage that could change your business forever.

RFID Partners: NEC, Tagsys join hands for RFID

From Cnet Asia, Asia ... As part of the deal, equipment maker Tagsys will supply radio frequency identification (RFID) systems such as tags, readers, antennas and security gates. ...

With a global brand presence of over 40 million RFID tags, ten thousand reader systems and 500 installations globally, TAGSYS has emerged as the world's leading dedicated RFID supplier. Underscoring TAGSYS' core competencies is enabling complete efficiency-driven, ROI-weighted solutions for identifying and tracing items in highly specialized vertical markets and embedded systems.

The RFID asset tracking market can be segregated by the radio frequency used by the RFID tags and RFID readers to communicate with each other. In the last few years technological development, and more recently, industry standardization, have centered on high frequency (13.56 MHz) and Ultra High Frequency (868-915 MHz) systems development. Each of these frequencies has strong price/performance trade-offs that relate to specific use cases.

RFID Partners: NEC, Tagsys join hands for RFID

From Cnet Asia, Asia ... As part of the deal, equipment maker Tagsys will supply radio frequency identification (RFID) systems such as tags, readers, antennas and security gates. ...

With a global brand presence of over 40 million RFID tags, ten thousand reader systems and 500 installations globally, TAGSYS has emerged as the world's leading dedicated RFID supplier. Underscoring TAGSYS' core competencies is enabling complete efficiency-driven, ROI-weighted solutions for identifying and tracing items in highly specialized vertical markets and embedded systems.

The RFID asset tracking market can be segregated by the radio frequency used by the RFID tags and RFID readers to communicate with each other. In the last few years technological development, and more recently, industry standardization, have centered on high frequency (13.56 MHz) and Ultra High Frequency (868-915 MHz) systems development. Each of these frequencies has strong price/performance trade-offs that relate to specific use cases.

RFID Partners: NEC, Tagsys join hands for RFID

From Cnet Asia, Asia ... As part of the deal, equipment maker Tagsys will supply radio frequency identification (RFID) systems such as tags, readers, antennas and security gates. ...

With a global brand presence of over 40 million RFID tags, ten thousand reader systems and 500 installations globally, TAGSYS has emerged as the world's leading dedicated RFID supplier. Underscoring TAGSYS' core competencies is enabling complete efficiency-driven, ROI-weighted solutions for identifying and tracing items in highly specialized vertical markets and embedded systems.

The RFID asset tracking market can be segregated by the radio frequency used by the RFID tags and RFID readers to communicate with each other. In the last few years technological development, and more recently, industry standardization, have centered on high frequency (13.56 MHz) and Ultra High Frequency (868-915 MHz) systems development. Each of these frequencies has strong price/performance trade-offs that relate to specific use cases.

RFID Partners: NEC, Tagsys join hands for RFID

From Cnet Asia, Asia ... As part of the deal, equipment maker Tagsys will supply radio frequency identification (RFID) systems such as tags, readers, antennas and security gates. ...

With a global brand presence of over 40 million RFID tags, ten thousand reader systems and 500 installations globally, TAGSYS has emerged as the world's leading dedicated RFID supplier. Underscoring TAGSYS' core competencies is enabling complete efficiency-driven, ROI-weighted solutions for identifying and tracing items in highly specialized vertical markets and embedded systems.

The RFID asset tracking market can be segregated by the radio frequency used by the RFID tags and RFID readers to communicate with each other. In the last few years technological development, and more recently, industry standardization, have centered on high frequency (13.56 MHz) and Ultra High Frequency (868-915 MHz) systems development. Each of these frequencies has strong price/performance trade-offs that relate to specific use cases.

RFID Web Seminar: Zebra Technologies Web Seminar Notes
RFID Deployments: Slap and Ship to Total Deployment Strategies to Achieve Compliance and Measureable Operating Improvements

Zebra Technologies Web Seminar, May 10, 2004
On Monday, May 10, 2004, Chris Hook, of Zebra Technologies, and Matt Reim hosted their second web seminar on RFID Technology, titled "RFID Deployments: Slap and Ship to Total Deployment, Strategies to Achieve Compliance and Measureable Operating Improvements"

Agenda is Components, RFID and Bar Code Comparisons, Measuring Improvements, fast-track with smart labels... Focus is on passive RFID tags and systems. Smarts labels have RFID tags embedded in the printed label. Simultaneous identification is when we obtain information from many tags all at same time.

RFID Tags and antennae go into RFID inlays which are then embedded into RFID labels. RFID Components include printers, RFID readers, and hand-held RFID readers. AIDC system VARs provide the RFID subsystems, which are then combined with middleware, which in turn integrated with enterprise business systems.

Barcodes are now ubiquitous. While RFID can replace role of barcodes, it is envisioned that RFID technology will have a much greater impact on business processes, especially the data capture touch points throughout the extended supply chain. The key is identifying the RFID-enabled data capture touch points. There is significant operating expenses associated with these touch points. Whever touching is prevalent, RFID technology can provide value. (Walmart benchmark: each barcode scan costs 5 cents)... Eliminate touches, increase cycle time, save money, increase velocity.

Bar codes and RFID can co-exist in a hybrid environment. Used Sanacorp, Germany as benchmark... Barcodes used on products, bins, and picking tote boxes. Errors still existed in the barcoding as-is state. Sanacorp assessed their barcoding current state. RFID tags were deployed to tote boxes and RFID readers provided routing. RFID technology drove error rates below 0.01%. Performance increased to allow one hour order turn-around in fifteen regional distribution centers. A hybrid solution encompassing RFID and barcoding can work well.

RFID can have a role in supply chain process management in measurement - event management, etc. Up to 30% lower inventory, 8% better on-shelf availability, 10% higher sales. Monitor, Measure, Control, Notify, and Modify are key steps in the lifecycle of RFID technology implementation. It is critical to move beyond the first three steps to achieve high returns on investment, ROI.

Slap and Ship RFID Compliance is minimum work required to meet RFID compliance requirements. Slap and Ship RFID techniques can be supported by optimizing the RFID system performance. What is in the box matters... Absorption and reflectance of the radio frequency waves must be considered and the reading performance must be understood. Pick the technology that will provide the broadest range of performance across your products. Make RFID tags pay for themselves before they leave you facility. Slap and Ship techniques, by themselves, add cost to material handling. Moving further down the RFID lifecycle will position your company to derive value of RFID before your product leaves your end of the supply chain. Drive your RFID implementation. Don't be driven.

Smart Labels are the best way to meet RFID compliance labeling requirements. A hybrid of RFID and barcoding is necessary during the technology transition period, before RFID becomes ubiquitous, like barcoding. Visual identification of printed labels will always be necessary. Airline bag tags have been in trials for a hybrid label with barcoding and RFID.

Zebra role is printing and encoding. Zebra printers will print the label on the RFID inlayed label, encode and validate the RFID data into the RFID tag. Validation and verification is critical step. In an EPC scenario, the EPC number is programmed into the RFID tag and is also printed in human readable and barcode formats on the smart label. Consistency in the data among these forms of data is essential.

RFID applications are surging in warehousing, express parcel handling, returnable container tracking, airline baggage tracking, libraries, video rental, event ticketing (counterfeiting), sensitive document tracking, mass transit ticketing. These are existing standards and recommendation for RFID application: ISO, EAN, UCC, DOD RFID Expert Group (REG).

RFID Conference: Record Partner Participation at Manhattan Associates' Momentum ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... inventory investments; - Monarch - Live demonstrations showing the printing, encoding and reading of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags; - Newgistics ...

This year’s educational sessions will be divided into individual tracks, intended to provide you with a comprehensive look at the complexities of supply chain execution. Gain an inside perspective on how to leverage warehouse management, transportation management and trading partner management solutions to achieve operational excellence in the supply chain. Understand how to optimize these and other solutions as well as implement emerging technologies such as RFID. If you are looking for ways to meet your business challenges and achieve quantifiable ROI, these sessions are designed for you.

RFID training session: RFID Fundamentals
This action-packed session is a great opportunity to get hands-on RFID hardware experience as well as comprehensive training on how RFID will impact your Warehouse Management application. Topics ranging from RFID strategies to the configuration details of Manhattan Associates’ RFID middleware will be covered. Live demonstrations, a hands-on lab and comprehensive materials are included in this course. For detailed agenda and information, please visit www.momentummanh.com. Seating is limited, so reserve your space today!

Manhattan Associates RFID in a Box™ provides all components and integration services required to deploy RFID within an organization. As the leader in providing integrated supply chain execution (SCE) solutions, Manhattan Associates has over 900 clients with solutions installed in more than 1,400 facilities worldwide. Designed with customers' existing technology applications in mind, our solutions have been successfully integrated with more than 100 external packaged and homegrown systems.

The first supply chain software provider to join the Auto-ID Center (now EPCglobal), Manhattan Associates has used this knowledge to become an early adopter of EPC-compliant technology and develop partnerships with best-in-class RFID suppliers. Manhattan Associates' comprehensive RFID in a Box™ solution, which provides all of the components and services required to successfully deploy RFID in a customer's facility...

About Manhattan Associates, Inc.: Manhattan Associates, Inc., is the global leader in providing supply chain execution solutions. It enables operational excellence through its warehousing and distribution, transportation and trading partner management applications. These integrated solutions leverage state-of-the-art technologies, innovative practices and the company's domain expertise to enhance performance, profitability and competitive advantage. Manhattan Associates has licensed more than 900 customers representing more than 1,600 facilities worldwide, which include some of the world's leading manufacturers, distributors and retailers. For more information about Manhattan Associates, visit http://www.manh.com .

RFID Software: i2 Delivers Master Data Management Solution Capabilities Across Multiple Industries For Added Supply Chain Efficiency

i2 moves industry leaders to second generation solutions to provide supply chain visibility across the enterprise through RFID Technology...

DALLAS -- April 26, 2004
These days, it seems everyone is talking about data – how to gather it, analyze it and track it for maximum supply chain efficiency. Master data – information about a company’s products, customers, suppliers and facilities, etc. – is often distributed across a variety of enterprise systems. This can lead to incomplete, inaccurate, out-of-date, inconsistent or unavailable master data. The efficiency of the supply chain can decrease significantly when this data is not maintained in a way necessary to execute day-to-day operations.

i2 Technologies, Inc. (OTC: ITWO), a leading provider of closed-loop supply chain management solutions, can help companies tackle their data challenges with its Master Data Management (MDM) solution. i2 first introduced its MDM solution with its release of i2 Six in the first quarter of 2003. Now in its second generation of development, i2 MDM is currently deployed by approximately 15 customers across a wide range of industries providing supply chain visibility across the enterprise...

..."We are partnering with various industry leaders, such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), through OEM agreements, which will allow i2 to enter and compete in new industries that can benefit from solving the chronic problem of synchronizing information from the business organization to the IT organization," explained Chatterjee. "Keeping up-to-date and consistent information across the enterprise is essential when introducing new technology, such as RFID, when conducting merger and acquisition activities as well as when complying with regulatory acts such as HAZMAT or UCCNet data synchronization. i2 MDM is based on an open, network-enabled architecture and offers direct access by external systems and can also be integrated with message bus (EAI) and ETL (bulk data transfer) tools."

i2 MDM continues to be enhanced to meet GDSN standards allowing the supplier to publish the structure and the retailer to receive it for internal use. Suppliers can also use this product hierarchy master data in other planning and execution systems such as an inventory system that is able to track products using the RFID tags.

"Accurate and standardized product data is an essential foundation for deriving value from RFID technology" says Nick Parnaby, Global Director of Member Development at the WorldWide Retail Exchange. "Our members, which include some of the world's largest retailers like Aeon, CVS, and Delhaize, recognize that master data management within an enterprise and global data synchronization across the retail supply chain will directly and significantly contribute to the potential ROI from technologies like RFID."

i2 MDM can help companies meet RFID mandates
RFID mandates by leading retailers and government agencies, requiring companies to use this technology to track assets, products and materials, have companies scrambling to meet compliance deadlines.

But while RFID can make data collection more efficient and granular, it aggravates, instead of solves, the problem of unsynchronized data. If synchronizing today's data is a challenge, chaos could result when RFID multiplies data volumes by a factor of 10.

Stores magazine recently highlighted a study produced by management consulting firm A.T. Kearney that revealed 30 percent of items in retail catalogs have data errors, 60 percent of invoices generate errors and 43 percent of all invoices result in deductions. This adds up to $40 billion in supply chain costs due to unsynchronized product data. A.T. Kearney goes on to estimates that data synchronization can deliver $1 million in benefits for every $1 billion in sales. The tangible and more readily attained savings from data synchronization may not help pay just for itself, but for the broader RFID deployment. Turning RFID data into strategic intelligence requires an understanding of the challenges posed processing RFID data with existing systems...

About i2
A leading provider of closed-loop supply chain management solutions, i2 designs and delivers software that helps customers optimize and synchronize activities involved in successfully managing supply and demand. i2’s global customer base consists of some of the world’s market leaders – including seven of the Fortune global top 10. Founded in 1988 with a commitment to customer success, i2 remains focused on delivering value by implementing solutions designed to provide a rapid return on investment. Learn more at www.i2.com.