The Business of RFID Worldwide

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The Business of RFID Worldwide www.rfidbusiness.o
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The International RFID Business
Association and Guangdong International
Science Technology Exhibition Co.
(STE)WELCOMES YOU !!!
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A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE DEDICATED TO THE
SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RFID
TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE CHINESE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
THROUGH HIGH QUALITY, VENDOR NEUTRAL EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMSAND VALUE-ADDED BUSINESS SERVICES
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The International RFID Business AssociationA
Global Trade Association Dedicated to Your
Success with RFID !

• Founded in April 2004
• Founded by RFID Subject Matter Experts
• Not-for-Profit
• Educational focus
• End-User Driven
• Vendor Neutral
• Frequency agnostic all RFID technologies
• Holistic approach to RFID Implementation
• Representatives in 34 Countries and growing

www.rfidba.org
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The International RFID Business
AssociationMission Statement

• 1) To provide vendor neutral, University
  level, HIGH Quality, educational programs in
  RFID, Sensors, and wireless technologies to the
  end user community around the world in specific
  vertical industries.
• 2) To deliver these programs through
  partnerships with academia, the RFID industry,
  end users, and government.
• 3) To provide its members with
  valued-added business services that help in the
  successful implementation of RFID technologies.
• 4) To foster programs that help educate
  government officials on RFID technologies for the
  formation of sound public policies on privacy,
  security, workforce training, certification and
  international trade.

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The International RFID Business AssociationOn
the Go, around the world, Delivering, University
Level, High Quality, Relevant, Industry specific,
educational programs to End users at conferences
and trade shows in co-operation with major
universities in

• Australia
• Brazil
• Canada
• China
• Europe
• India

• Malaysia
• Mexico Caribbean
• Middle East
• Singapore
• UK
• USA

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Will Your RFID Project Be Successful ?
RFID deployed with inadequate organizational
preparedness ? People, Process Technology
out of alignment.
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Will Your RFID Project Be Successful ?
RFID deployed as part of a Holistic,
comprehensive program of change management
end-user education ? People, Process
Technology are Aligned
Source Longford Consulting Group
Source Longford Consulting Group
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The RFIDba Philosophy Take a Holistic, Systems,
Approach to RFID USE RSW

• EDUCATION, EDUCATION, AND MORE EDUCATION
• ERP, MRP WMS Software
• Middleware
• Wireless Infrastructure
• Bar coding
• Sensors
• Voice Over IP
• Biometrics
• Active tags, RTLS, as well as Passive Tags

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WHY RFID?

• VISIBILITY
• TRACK AND TRACE
• e-PEDIGREE
• PORTABLE DATABASE
• READ WRITE
• ACCOUNTABILITY
• MRO CRM
• RE-CYCLING WASTE MANAGEMENT
• QUALITY CONTROL
• OTHERS

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Closed End Loop Applications Have a Better and
Faster Return On Investment

• MANUFACTURING APPLICATIONS
• HEALTH CARE
• WINE INDUSTRY

• CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
• MEDICAL DEVICES
• PETRO / CHEMICAL/ PHARMACEUTICAL

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RFID IN MANUFACTURING WOODEN DOORS
EUROPEAN DOOR DESIGNER GAINS
MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCIES
Alien Technologys RFID solution, using the
Squiggle tag affixed to each door, greatly
reduced the amount of human intervention required
for process controls while virtually eliminating
tracking errors resulting in greater
flexibility and efficiencies at the
production control level. Vicaima management
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RFID IN MANUFACTURING TEXTILES
SOLUTION Alien Technology suggested
RFID BENEFITS Logistical efficiencies in the
warehouse have given Griva a noteworthy ROI on
its RFID system. By implementing an
EPC-compliant fabric roll RFID tracking solution,
we have reduced expenses, saved time, and
improved customer satisfaction with our finished
products, says Gualtiero Casalegno,
president/CEO and owner of Griva. We have seen
an ROI of 30percent in just over nine months.

• Griva S.p.A. Based in Torino, Italy
• The Problem
• No Visibility of the product in real time -
  Griva has to maintain a highly accurate inventory
  control. It must trace the textiles starting with
  the initial raw thread material to woven fabric
  and finally to distribution and shipment of the
  fabric rolls.
• Bar coding not effective - Griva depended on
  traditional bar coding systems to track fabric
  rolls through manufacturing process. However, the
  bar code system was not accurate, mostly due to
  the mechanical and environmental issues.

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RFID IN MANUFACTURING AUTOMOTIVE AND AEROSPACE

• In these two manufacturing sectors and
  several others, ultimate efficiencies are derived
  when you combine multiple technologies
• RSW RFID,SENSORS, WIRELESS
• 1) RFID Active TAGS UWB, Wi-Fi, Time
  delay of Arrival (TDOA), etc.
• 2) Battery Assist Passive Tags
• 3) Sensors Temperature, shock, vibration,
  chemical. etc.
• 4) Wireless Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee,
  GPS, Cellular
• With RSW technologies you get the best
  of THREE worlds
• 1) Supply Chain Visibility REAL time and
  NEAR Real Time
• 2) MRO Maintenance, Repair, Operations
• 3) Closed End Loop Applications for Track
  Trace, Control of Parts, Kitting
• Human Resources, Quality Control, Raw
  Materials, Work in Progress (WIP)
• Time and Attendance, and Finished Goods

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HEALTH CARE

• RFID IN SURGICAL SPONGES
• MEDICAL /SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

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HEALTH CARE RFID IN SURGICAL SPONGES

• Goals
• Reduce counting errors time spent counting
• Eliminate Retained Foreign Bodies
• Benefits to the PATIENT
• Improved patient safety
• Reduced biohazard exposure
• Improved OR turnover
• User (nurse) convenience
• Reduced risk of lawsuits
• Reduced risk of other associated costs
• Improving patient safety and automating surgical
• counts providing a fast, accurate patient
  scan

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HEALTH CAREHIGH VALUE MOBILE ASSET TRACKING -
HVMAT

• Real-time Awareness Solutions are used to map,
  monitor and measure the status and location of
  high-value assets, and to provide critical data
  needed to improve workflows and processes
  associated with these assets.
• Hospitals have effective tools to improve patient
  safety, patient flow and operational efficiency
  while preventing theft, reducing equipment rental
  costs and increasing equipment utilization.
• Awarepoints technologies collect raw sensor data
  and transform that data into high-value
  positioning information that can be used to add
  location awareness to a variety of healthcare and
  business applications.

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HEALTH CAREHIGH VALUE MOBILE ASSET TRACKING -
HVMAT

• Real-time Awareness Solutions are used to map,
  monitor and measure the status and location of
  high-value assets, and to provide critical data
  needed to improve workflows and processes
  associated with these assets.
• Hospitals have effective tools to improve patient
  safety, patient flow and operational efficiency
  while preventing theft, reducing equipment rental
  costs and increasing equipment utilization.
• Awarepoints technologies collect raw sensor data
  and transform that data into high-value
  positioning information that can be used to add
  location awareness to a variety of healthcare and
  business applications.

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HEALTH CARE MEDICAL,SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

• RFID helps hospital personnel keep track
  of the valuable stents, catheters, and other
  medical devices. WaveMark Inc. and other firms
  like it, have been working with medical device
  manufacturers to add RFID tags to their products.
  RFID-enabled cabinets help hospitals stay on top
  of hospital owned inventory as well as consigned
  inventory . In the age of insurance reimbursement
  you want a fool-proof way of making sure the
  hospital is billing for all the devices used to
  the correct patients medical insurance.

RFID-enabled cabinets cut the time needed
for Tracking hospital supplies.
Doctors and nurses can scan RFID tagged medical
devices as they are used and billed to the
correct patient.
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RFID IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Safety Ensure workers have the right
accreditations to use the tools and equipment
they check out. Inventory Tracking Real-time
knowledge of all equipment on site and the
instant ability to track additional supplies as
they arrive. Theft Deterrence Protection of
tools, equipment, and supplies from theft, loss,
or hoarding. An alert or other notification can
be triggered when unauthorized movement occurs.
Asset Maintenance Keep an accurate record of
when each asset needs to be maintained, serviced,
or replaced, thus reducing downtime and costly
equipment failures. Employee Tracking ID badges
in construction sites for 'zonal' location, to
make sure workers are in the area they are
supposed to be. Managing Schedules and Timelines
Knowledge of all of your assets will ultimately
lead to better project management and the ability
to manage client's expectations.
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RFID IN PETRO /CHEMICAL PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES
US Patent 7,195,149
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RFID IN THE WINE INDUSTRY - BOTTLES
Assuring the Provenance of every bottle of fine
wine.authenticity, traceability, and storage
temperatures
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YOU,RFID, AND THE WORLD - IN TEN YEARS

• HOME GATEWAYS TO THE WORLD VIA BROADBAND CABLE
  AND WIRELESS
• THE INTERNET OF SMART THINGS
• UBIQUITOUS SENSING NETWORKS
• M- RETAILING SHOPPING VIA NFC DEVICES
• DUMB EQUIPMENT WILL BECOME SMART MACHINERY WITH
  RSW
• A GLOBAL NETWORK OF VENDOR, PARTNER, TRADING
  PORTALS
• FLEXIBLE / PRINTABLE/CHIPLESS NANO ELECTRONICS

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