Deploying a RFID Solution: Practical Case Studies and Business Plan

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - RFID and its Business Benefits

• RFID in Manufacturing
• Scheduling Policies of RFID
• Warehouse Goods Updates
• Logistics Tracking
• Store Level Inventory Control
• Updates
• Run-order level control
• Item Level tracking and customer benefits
• Business benefits on RFID implementation
• Productivity and Cost Cutting
• Applications of RFID

Chapter 2 - RFID Supply Chain

• RFID: Present Scenario
• Example with a demo company
• Quality Control Aspects
• Chain Management Methodologies
• Store Level Inventory Control

Chapter 3 - Business Process Life Cycle

• Older Life-Cycle Model Analysis
• Waterfall
• Incremental
• Spiral
• Newer Life-Cycle Model Analysis
• Adaptive Linear Feedback
• Adaptive Dynamic

Chapter 4 - RFID Business Process Strategy

• IBM RFID Strategy
• Heinz RFID Strategy
• Canus RFID Strategy
• International Paper RFID Strategy
• Kayser-Roth RFID Strategy
• Philips Semiconductors RFID Strategy
• Intel RFID Strategy
• Unilever RFID Strategy
• Major Clothier Retailer RFID Strategy
• Marks and Spencer RFID Strategy

Chapter 5 - Market Overview & Challenges

• Market Overview
• Challenges to Adopting RFID
• Software Infrastructure Challenges
• RFID Hardware Device challenges
• Interoperability and Integration
• Performance

Chapter 6 - RFID Middleware Provider Profiles

• Acsis
• Axcess
• Blue Vector Systems
• ConnecTerra
• Data Brokers
• EPCglobal
• Franwell
• GlobeRanger
• i2 Technologies
• Manhattan Associates
• OATSystems
• Oracle
• RF Code
• Savi Technology
• Sun
• T3Ci
• TIBCO
• VeriSign
• webMethods

Chapter 7 - Analysis of RFID applications of Today

• Analysis of RFID Applications - Done
• Retail Applications
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Security
• RFID - Now
• Benefit Analysis
• Current Mandates Governing RFID

Chapter 8- RFID Device Selection Criteria with Economic Analysis

• Object vs Tag Selection
• Characteristics of the Tracking items
• Antenna Considerations
• Reader Ability
• Tag Location
• Frequency Ranges
• Standard and Mandates

Chapter 9 - Market Survey of Active RFID Products

• Alien Technology
• Axcess Inc.
• Escort Memory Systems
• Microtec
• Samsys
• Savi Technology
• Wherenet

Chapter 10 - Risk Management and Analysis

• Risk Assessment Method
• Internal Asset Risk Analyis
• Risk Assessment Services

Chapter 11 - RFID Implementation Analysis

• METRO- Group
• Gillette: Redirecting Misplaced Cases
• Canus: Tag Speed vs. Quality of Computer Input
• International Paper: Automatic Reorders
• Unilever: Tag Location for Dishwashing Liquids
• Procter & Gamble: Dock Loading Throughput
• Marks and Spencer: Item-level Consumer Tracking

Chapter 12 - Implementation Case Studies

• Mobile Maintenance
• Vehicle Tracking
• Workforce Tracking
• Electronic Ticketing
• Application Scenarios
• Maintenance and Updating
• Tracking products and containers

Chapter 13 - Conclusions

Chapter 14 - Implementing RFID - A Business Plan

Table of Contents (Business Plan)

1. Company Description

• 1.1 The Objective
• 1.2 Keys to Success
• 1.3 Current Status of the Company
  • 1.3.1 Shareholding Pattern of the Company
  • 1.3.2 Current Financial Status of the Company
  • 1.3.3 Current Development and Engagement Status of “THE DEMO COMPANY”

2. The Leadership Team

3. “THE DEMO COMPANY' s Domain of Operation

4. “THE DEMO COMPANY' s Offerings

• 4.1 “THE DEMO COMPANY” Devices
• 4.2 “THE DEMO COMPANY” Solutions
• 4.3 Future Product

5. Market Analysis

6. Competitive Analysis

7. Operational Plan

• 7.1 Location
• 7.2 Equipments and Devices
• 7.3 Proposed Team Structure
• 7.4 Product Development Plan

8. Marketing and Sales Strategies

• 8.1 Target Market Segment
• 8.2 Pricing Strategy
• 8.3 Sales Forecast

9. Financial Plans and Projections

• 9.1 Important Assumptions
• 9.2 Sales Plan
• 9.3 Expenditure Plan
• 9.4 Projected Monthly Cash Budget for Three Years

Appendix: Current Financial Status of the Company