RFID Track Trace System ...

Infosys has successfully implemented SAP RFID solution to enable CHEP's Global Track and Trace System. CHEP will use this system to provide real-time visibility to its customers for their products and to track the shipping assets. CHEP is the global leader in pallet and container pooling services and serves many of the world's largest companies. The company has more than 7,700 employees and operates in 44 countries. CHEP manages over 280 million pallets and containers through a global network of service centers. It identified product and asset visibility as a significant opportunity to leverage RFID technology. The Global Track and Trace System at CHEP enables vendor managed inventory (VMI), yields increased asset control, and optimizes inventory management. ...

... "This project is a significant step forward for global RFID adoption, combining SAP's RFID platform and applications with Infosys' strong thought leadership and robust implementation model for the RFID-enabled enterprise. By delivering innovative, value-added solutions with a low total cost of ownership (TCO), Infosys and SAP aim to help organizations adopt RFID technology to both enhance their existing business models and pursue new ones. " ...

Via Infosys: Infosys Deploys SAP Solutions for RFID for CHEP's Global Track and Trace System

Global RFID Partner Symposium ...

Upcoming RFID symposium ...

... "The RFID Global Partnering Symposium is an international market network, connecting RFID vendors and start-ups with: new market opportunities; alliance partners; investment funding; research establishments and technology innovators. " ...

Via Global RFID Partnering Symposium

The World's RFID Vendor Community to Gather at the RFID Global Partnering Symposium 2006: "As the international RFID sector develops, hundreds of companies are now seeking to establish and develop their market position. With innovative technology, new players, new partnerships and new business models creating business opportunities across many geographical markets and vertical industry sectors, the RFID Global Partnering Symposium, announced today, will bring together the global RFID vendor community and vendor start-ups to discuss new market opportunities, alliance partnering, investment funding, research establishment and technological innovation. Taking place over two days, the 24th and 25th May 2006 at the Olympia 2 Conference Centre in London, the RFID Global Partnering Symposium promises to be the premier meeting place for RFID vendors, VARS, system Integrators, distributors, resellers and consultants to make the contacts and forge the relationships that will bring RFID systems and services to market. "

FDA RFID Anti-Counterfeit Drug Workshop ...

Upcoming FDA workshop on RFID anti-counterfeiting for drugs ...

... "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public workshop and vendor display on the use of electronic track and trace technology to combat counterfeit drugs. The purpose of the meeting is as follows: To identify incentives for widespread adoption of radio-frequency identification (RFID), as well as obstacles to the adoption of RFID across the U.S. drug supply chain and possible solutions to those obstacles; to solicit comment on the implementation of the pedigree requirements of the Prescription Drug Marketing Act (PDMA) and the use of an electronic pedigree (e-pedigree); and to learn the state of technology development related to electronic track and trace and e-pedigree technology solutions. To address these issues, we are inviting interested individuals, organizations, and other stakeholders to present information to FDA's Counterfeit Drug Task Force. We are also inviting vendors of track and trace technologies and e-pedigree solutions relevant to the drug distribution system to display their products for the educational benefit of FDA and attendees. (For this meeting, we are only interested in displays from vendors of track and trace technology and e-pedigree solutions for the PDMA requirement, as opposed to covert or overt counterfeiting technologies, such as holograms or colorshifting inks.)

2 DATES AND TIMES: The public workshop and vendor display will be held on February 8 and 9, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. See section V of this document for information on how to register to attend, present at the workshop, or participate in the vendor display. If you would like to present at the workshop or participate in the vendor display, you must register by January 27, 2006. " ...

Via FDA: Anti-Counterfeit Drug Initiative Workshop and Vendor Display ...

RFID Training Initiative: RFID4U Printronix Collaborate

Printronix contributes its real-world knowledge of RFID technology applications to RFID certification training initiative. ...

RFID Training Initiative: RFID4U Printronix Collaborate: Via Printronix: Printronix Expands RFID Education Initiative With RFID4U Alliance: RFID4U Prepares Supply-Chain Leaders for CompTIA's RFID+ Certification While Printronix Imparts Real-World Knowledge Gleaned From Pilot Implementations ...

... "Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, and RFID4U today aligned to help train tomorrow's supply-chain leaders on radio frequency identification (RFID). RFID4U is a division of eSmart Source Inc. and a worldwide leader in vendor-neutral RFID learning solutions. The company delivers training content in a range of formats tailored to individual learning styles, including online courses, instructor-led training and publications. Printronix will contribute content to RFID4U's curriculum and offer its RFID demo center to students as a hands-on learning lab. RFID4U will incorporate Printronix's handbook, RFID Labeling: Smart Labeling Concepts and Applications for the Consumer Packaged Goods Supply Chain, into its program. The training provider also will engage Printronix's chief technology officer, Andy Chapman, who is one of the authors of 'RFID Labeling,' in an interactive ask the expert column. " ...

RFID Software Initiative ...

RFID Software Initiative: Via AIM - The global trade assocation for automatic identification: AIM Global Announces RFID Software Initiative: Work within the RFID Experts Group to provide software and application guidance and best practices development ...

AIM Global sponsors working group to address RFID software ...

... "AIM Global, the trade association recognized as the worldwide authority on automatic identification and mobility, announced that the RFID Experts Group (REG), will form an action group to provide guidance related to RFID middleware, application software, and hybrid AIDC management tools. The work group will operate within the structure of the RFID Experts Group and will be led by Dr. Nissim Ozer, CTO and Executive Vice President of RFID platform vendor RF Code, Inc. of Mesa, AZ. " ...

AIM Global's RFID Expert Group (REG) is a group of RFID (radio frequency identification) expert advisors working to address implementation issues related to supply chain adoption of RFID systems. REG membership currently includes early implementers, technology vendors, integrators and research institutions. The REG is actively seeking additional participation from international representatives, particularly in the commercial sector.

RFID Leaders Recognized: Breakaway Conference ...

RFID Leaders Recognized: Breakaway Conference: IT Industry Leaders, Companies Honored at CompTIA Breakaway Conference ...

RFID leaders were recognized at the recent Breakaway Conference ...

... "The CompTIA 2005 Industry Contribution awards were presented this month at the association’s annual Breakaway conference ... In the Leadership category, awards were presented to ... Patrick Sweeney, president, ODIN Technologies, who has been instrumental in advancing CompTIA’s radio frequency identification (RFID) initiatives and the RFID industry as a whole. ... Two awards were presented in the category of Valued Channel Communities. ScanSource, Inc., a leading international distributor of specialty technology products, was recognized for its efforts to more efficiently deliver technology solutions to the market; to educate the IT reseller community; and for its contributions to the development of vendor neutral certifications in RFID and convergence technologies. " ...

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology (IT) industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000-plus members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

Tag: RFID

Industry RFID Certification Support Grows ...

Industry RFID Certification Support Grows: Printronix Teams With CompTIA to Develop RFID Certification: Printronix Contributes RFID Expertise to Help Develop Industry's First RFID Certification and Meet Growing Demand for an RFID-Proficient Work Force ...

... "Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX), the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, has joined with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a radio frequency identification (RFID) certification. The certification is a vendor-neutral credential that validates the knowledge and skills of professionals needed to meet the expected high demand for RFID talent over the next five years. Printronix will contribute content, experience and subject-matter expertise to the certification program, which will focus on critical skills areas such as RFID printer system installation, maintenance and management proficiency. " ...

Since 1974, Printronix Inc. (Nasdaq: PTNX) has created innovative printing solutions for the industrial marketplace and supply chain. The company is the worldwide market leader in enterprise solutions for line matrix printing and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-performance thermal and fanfold laser printing solutions. Printronix also has become an established leader in pioneering technologies, including radio frequency identification (RFID) printing, barcode compliance and networked printer management. Printronix is headquartered in Irvine, Calif.

RFID Pharmacy Account Management

RFID Pharmacy Account Management: CVS/pharmacy Purchases 12,000 Hypercom RFID-Enabled Payment Terminals: Hypercom Becomes Pharmacy's Preferred POS Vendor with Optimum L4100 Device ...

... "Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) announced that CVS/pharmacy, the 5,400-store retail pharmacy chain, has named Hypercom its preferred supplier of card payment terminals based on the advanced functionality of the Optimum L4100, a compact, high-speed signature capture card device specifically designed to speed checkout lines in multi-lane retail environments. The Hypercom terminals, configured to CVS/pharmacy specifications, accept magnetic stripe cards, smart cards, and contactless cards or key fobs that eliminate swiping and signature requirements through the use of embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) tags that transmit consumer account information over radio frequency waves. " ...

Widely recognized as the global payment technology innovator, Hypercom delivers complete card payment terminal, network access device, server and transaction networking solutions that help merchants and financial institutions generate revenues and increase profits. Hypercom's card payment terminal, network and server solutions are leading the transformation of electronic payments in more than 100 countries. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Partnership Drives RFID Data Integrity ...

RFID Data Integrity: Inovis and Kewill Partner to Deliver Global Data Synchronization Across Europe

... "With large retailers driving advanced initiatives like RFID and Vendor Managed Inventory, which rely on data integrity to deliver the business benefit, the issue of data accuracy and accessibility has become paramount. Furthermore, the retail industry is becoming more global, which has led to the formation of a variety of data standards, means of communication and synchronization requirements, making it increasingly complex to ensure data accuracy. " ...

Inovis is a leading provider of business-to-business solutions for global trading relationships. With more than 20 years of experience, Inovis enables collaborative business processes and solves the complete B2B integration challenge for more than 20,000 customers and their trading partners. The company’s comprehensive line of B2B software and managed services help companies speed transaction flows, synchronize product information ...

RFID Health System Preparedness ...

Addressing Surge Capacity in a Mass Casualty Event: Surge Capacity and Health System Preparedness--Transcript of Web Conference

... "Forward movement and tracking of patients from the event location to the hospital to post-hospital locations is a critical issue, says Rick. To what extent is tracking technology such as bar coding and RFID (radio frequency ID) tags being incorporated into these protocols? Please give examples. Who would like to take this question that came by E-mail.

Dr. Michael Shannon: I could begin because it's something that we've been looking at quite a bit at Childrens' Hospital in Boston. The program that we've faced so far, and I suspect that it's going to be true for most hospitals, is that information services, the decisions to decide what applications to purchase and to utilize is usually a very large expensive campaign that takes many years of thought, and it's not as easy as you may think, to simply incorporate a new system such as a bar code and bar code reading program. So we have found that a real challenge. What we're hoping to do right now is to begin to find a way to use photographs rather than the bar code technology, to simply find a way to incorporate digital photograph into patient identifiers. And it just fortunately happens that the information systems that our hospital is using, and the vendor is going to be one that can utilize digital photographs. But it really is key." ...

RFID Test Lab ...

RFID Test Lab: Integrated Warehouse and Transportation Management: Ryder Opens RFID Test Lab ...

Ryder opens RFID test lab that focuses on warehouse and transportation management business processes ...

... "Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced the opening of a radio frequency identification (RFID) technology test lab in its 192,000 square-foot, multi-client facility in Dallas/Fort Worth. The lab is located in a warehouse/distribution center where products are received, stored, inventoried, picked and shipped to meet the operational requirements of a diverse group of customers. Ryder will utilize the lab to test RFID vendor hardware and software, tag placement configuration on products, package design and the integration of RFID to Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to determine gained supply chain efficiencies for customers." ...

Ryder is a Fortune 500 company providing leading-edge transportation, logistics and supply chain management solutions worldwide. Ryder's stock (NYSE: R) is a component of the Dow Jones Transportation Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

RFID Certification Initiative ...

Industry Support Grows for CompTIA RFID Certification Initiative ...

... "Six organizations with leadership positions in the radio frequency identification (RFID) market are contributing their expertise to efforts by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a vendor-neutral RFID certification, the association announced today." ...

CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

RFID-Ready Business Processes

One Network Delivers Multi-Echelon Replenishment for Retail, High Tech and Service Supply Networks | One Network Enterprises

... "One Network eliminates supply chain latency with many-to-many network connectivity, visibility and real-time decision support. Processes for orders, inventory and transportation management are integrated as flexible, networked services shared by all partners on One Network including manufacturers, retailers, and transportation providers. This enables RFID-ready business processes and next-generation vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs." ...

One Network created and hosts internet-based supply networks with many-to-many connectivity, built on next-generation technology delivered in a flexible on-demand model. Rather than simply accelerating point-to-point data exchange along a traditional linear supply chain, the One Network is a highly distributed supply network where any participant can see and react to what is happening at any point in the network. Beyond visibility, the solution integrates transaction management with execution and real-time planning. Network participants create and share multi-company business processes, and can quickly adapt them in response to changing conditions. Incremental decision support allows partners to resolve issues as they arise in real-time, and automatically guides operations towards business objectives.

RFID Parts Tracking Tool ...

Parts Tracker - Unique Tool for the Warfighter ...

Francis Leong writes ...

... "If a shipment is moving by military transportation and an RFID tag is attached to the container, the information on the tag can be accessed through Parts Tracker's RFID tag query. Many layers of information can be obtained through this query the current date, time, and location of the container; the consignor, consignee, and carrier owner; the container's consolidation transportation control number (TCN); and all shipment-related TCNs. A query by RFID tag number will show the historical record of the container, including locations, dates, and times for each of its movements. A detailed query of the RFID tag will provide information on all items in that container by nomenclature, document number, package suffix code, national stock number, quantity, hub receipt date, and ship date." ...

Transportation Control Number (TCN): The single standard shipment identification number for all DOD-sponsored movements (i.e., materiel and equipment and all vendor shipping transactions involving DOD materiel). The TCN is a 17-position alpha-numeric data element assigned to control a shipment unit through the transportation system (to include CONUS shipments, shipments entering the DTS, and commercial Systems).

RFID Technical Demonstration ...

What's Hot at Natick Soldier Center?

... "On February 23rd,, 2004, at Defense Depot San Joaquin, DOD Combat Feeding, in partnership with DLA, conducted a technical demonstration using passive RFID tags at the case and pallet level and sensor equipped semi-passive RFID tags to track operational rations from vendor-to-foxhole in a simulated end-to-end supply chain." ...

RFID Vision: Wired for Transformation! ...

Wired for Transformation!

Commander Steve MacDonald, Office of Chief of Naval Operations, Supply Operations and Policy Branch (OPNAV N413), writes ...

... "The Chief of Naval Operation's vision, Sea Power 21, ForceNet calls for the use of enablers, which includes RFID, to integrate sensors, networks, C2, platforms, etc. In context with recent DoD RFID policy, Navy is currently testing RFID technologies and developing business rules and architecture to enable logistics processes including: automatic receipting, Total Asset Visibility (TAV)/Intransit Visibility (ITV), and inventory management. The desired end state includes: end-to-end intransit visibility for all material, from vendor or depot, through any node, to any customer, anywhere in the world; hands-free automatic receipting, inventory, real time financial take up and accountability of material, and a wealth of data at your fingertips. The benefits of such a system would be tremendous, and the potential contribution it would provide to current and future readiness compels our engagement to further explore RFID tagging as an enabler to help us get there. " ...

CDR Steve MacDonald holds a master’s degree in systems management from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the State University of New York, College at Brockport. He is a Joint Staff Officer, DAWIA-certified member of the Acquisition Professional Community, Certified Professional Logistician, and holder of a U.S. Coast Guard Master’s License.

RFID Training and Certification By OTA ...

OTA Training - Your Global Source for RFID Training

... Highly experienced and RFID savvy OTA trainers will teach these courses alongside IP trainers, who have real-world experience with RFID design and implementation. OTA has proprietary and proven RFID courseware that goes beyond the basics offered by other boot-camp lecture courses with its comprehensive, hands-on, vendor-neutral and cross-functional curriculum. The target audience for these courses will be large supply chain customers, including customers of International Paper. OTA Training, LLC offers RFID extensive training and certification that covers RFID systems from a high-level executive perspective, to a detailed systems approach for implementing RFID. The three-day systems approach course is a series of sessions that allow students to put the courseware into practice at IPSP's Customer Solution Center. ...

CompTIA Drives RFID Certification Through Industry Leaders ...

CompTIA RFID Certification: Six Leading Organizations in RFID Market Join CompTIA ...

CompTIA builds market alliance around RFID education and certification ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ...

... Six organizations at the forefront of the radio frequency identification (RFID) market are working with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a vendor-neutral certification in the technology, the association announced today. ...

CompTIA is a global trade association representing the business interests of the information technology industry. For more than 23 years CompTIA has provided research, networking and partnering opportunities to its 20,000 members in 102 countries. The association is involved in developing standards and best practices, and influencing the political, economic and educational arenas that impact IT worldwide.

RFID Industry Certification Training ...

RFID Industry Certification Training: OTA Training, LLC Joins With CompTIA to Design and Develop RFID ...

Industry certification in RFID technology is developing through the CompTIA organization ...

From PR Web (press release), WA ... OTA Training, LLC (OTA) the leading provider of vendor-neutral Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Training and ...

... OTA Training, LLC (OTA) the leading provider of vendor-neutral Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Training and Certification, is pleased to announce that it is working with the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), an international IT trade association based in suburban Chicago that supports IT technology professionals worldwide, to define and develop an RFID industry certification program. OTA will contribute its proprietary RFID courseware to assist CompTIA in creating a vendor-neutral RFID certification. Students who have completed OTA’s training will have the option of taking the CompTIA certification exam at the end of the OTA training and certification course or will receive a voucher to take the exam at a later time. ...

OTA Training offers RFID training and certification that covers RFID systems from a high-level, executive perspective to a detailed, systems approach for implementing RFID. The three-day systems approach is a series of ‘hands-on’ sessions that allow students to put into practice the information presented, in a working RFID test facility, simulating real-world conditions. Both OTA’s single-day Manager’s Perspective course and the three-day Systems Approach to RFID Implementation courseware increase an RFID team's ability to navigate through the complexity of RFID technology. OTA provides state-of-the art training materials, facilities, tools, continuing education and support that lead to success outside of the classroom. OTA Training, LLC is based in Dallas, Texas, and offers RFID training courses around the globe. Any course can be customized to fit a company's requirements and can be conducted at the company location.

RFID Asset Locator System For Healthcare Maintenance Management ...

RFID Asset Locator System For Healthcare Maintenance Management: Four Rivers Software Announces TMS Workgroup(R) and TMS Plus(TM) ...

Software vendor support RFID-enabled asset location with solutions targeted for maintenance management in the healthcare field ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... Support for TMS Locator (TM), the RFID asset locator system based on 802.11 industry standard wireless networking is also added. ...

... Four Rivers Software Systems, Inc., the provider of TMS, the leading maintenance management software (EAM/CMMS) system for the healthcare industry, announced the availability of TMS WorkGroup and TMS Plus 4.2. ...

Four Rivers Software Systems, Inc. (http://www.frsoft.com) is the leading provider of computerized support services solutions for healthcare clinical engineering and facilities departments. The TMS product family includes TMS Locator, TMS WorkGroup, TMS Plus, iTMS, iTMS OnLine and TMS Mobile.

Mobile Device Security Software Platform Strengthens Physical Security Layers ...

Mobile Device Security Software Platform Strengthens Physical Security Layers: Intermec Strengthens Device Security With CREDANT(R) Mobile ...

With mobile device computing and adoption of RFID technology, comes the need for increased physical security measures ...

From PR Newswire (press release) ... supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency ...

... Intermec Technologies Corp. of Everett, Wash., which provides intelligent, mobile computing technologies to companies around the world, has selected CREDANT(R) Mobile Guardian mobile security software platform for its popular 700 Color series of rugged mobile computers. CREDANT is a member of Intermec's Independent Software Vendor (ISV) partner program. CREDANT Mobile Guardian software adds a layer of physical security to Intermec 700 computers through advanced encryption methods and PIN/password controls, ensuring that the device itself and the data onboard are secure -- even if the device is stolen or lost. ...

CREDANT(R) Technologies is the market leader in providing security software that enables organizations to protect and control mobile devices throughout the enterprise. With CREDANT security, organizations minimize risk and ensure regulatory compliance while benefiting from the increased productivity mobility provides. CREDANT Mobile Guardian protects corporate data on smartphones, notebook computers, tablet PCs and PDAs with directory-integrated and centralized security policy management. Strategic partners and customers include Global 2000 companies such as Dell, EDS, Extended Systems, HP, Intermec, Microsoft, Palm, Schindler Elevator, and U.S. Army Medical Command. CREDANT is recognized as the visionary leader in mobile data protection and has been selected by Red Herring as one of the top 100 privately held companies and one of the top 100 Innovators for 2004. Austin Ventures, Menlo Ventures, Crescendo Ventures, Intel Capital and Cisco Systems are investors in CREDANT Technologies. Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE: UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(R) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media. The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.