 | UConnect Conference 2006 | | 8/24/2006 | U Connect |
 | Adoption Phase The Necessary Steps Wal-Mart | This conference presentation covers RFID Objectives, Strategy, Requirements and Design, Information / Data Capture, Communication / Data Sharing, and Consumer Notification. | 8/4/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| Field Trials for EPCglobal International Adoption Mitsui Japan | Mitsui found the following benefits in its trial EPC/ RFID implementation: By using standard mechanisms, it is relatively easy and inexpensive to gain simple visibility in supply chain. The technology has an enormous impact in some processes, e.g. the time to check inventory has been halved. Potential use of data for marketing purposes, without necessarily connecting them with client’s personal information. | 8/24/2006 | UConnect Conference 2004 |
| Integration and Information Kimberly-Clark and IBM | Kimberly-Clark’s RFID Vision is to drive value for the consumer by
exploiting the capabilities brought about by the technology to deliver innovative new solutions. Kimberly-Clark’s Approach to RFID Deployment includes: Phase 1: Develop RFID Business Case, Phase 2: Develop Deployment Strategy and Launch RFID Trial(s), Phase 3: Roll-out RFID Implementation. | 8/7/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| Making it Happen The Pilot The Team The Plan | RFID Projects Are Complex, and issues you need to consider include:
The physics of tag-reader communication, Filtering RFID data, Integrating RFID data with backend systems, Changing your business processes, Changing your culture to embrace RFID. Best tips to proceed include: Start early and start small, "Test, test, test", Launch a project that will deliver an ROI, Beware of scope creep, Pilot the project, When the bugs are worked out, expand. | 8/7/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| Pilot Findings Unveiled Campbell's | The Campbell's Proof-of-Concept (POC) is intended to test several process and hardware variables in order to design the optimal process for the January 2005 retailer compliance initiative:
–Gain experience with the process to be used in January 2005
–Gain experience regarding EPC Manager Numberdata management
–Gain insight into future integration issues
–Validate tag readability on Campbell’s product using Class 1 tag
–Validate that on-time shipment performance will not be impacted | 8/7/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| Pilot Findings Unveiled CVS Pharmacy | This conference presentation discusses and implementation from a value proposition standpoint. with pharmaceutical value chain partners exploring the potential of EPC/ RFID together. The CVS pilot is about process validation through an enabling technology at a unit lever, as opposed to a test of specific technologies. | 8/7/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| Pilot Findings Unveiled International Paper | This conference presentaion provides visual examples and photos of a working implementation. | 8/7/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| Pilot Findings Unveiled The Validation and the Happy Accidents | Requirements and challenges of implementation are discussed including supplier and retailer considerations. This conference presentation covers factors for selecting tags and tag placement. | 8/7/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| RFID Applications in Singapore Pilot Trials | The Singapore Government has been actively helping industries to develop RFID capabilities and to implement RFID solutions in a wide range of projects in Singapore. These include the Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) system, the library system, and the arowana fish system. | 8/7/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| The Business Case and the Business Process DoD | The United States Department of Defense faces a set of unique challenges including: a rapidly moving force on a dynamic battlefield, a demand for better information on assets, a need for more effective inventory management, and the implementation of unique identification (UID). Reasons the DoD uses RFID include: Eliminates human error, Improve data accuracy, Asset visibility, Performs in rugged, harsh environments, Dynamic multi-block Read/Write capability, Facilitate source data collection, Simultaneous reading & identification of multiple tags in field, Where line of sight/ ommunications are questionable, where read/write is required, Where unattended scanning is desired, Static information, Replacing Manual Procedures, Tags can be re-used in read/write environment. | 8/7/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| The Business Case and the Business Process UPS | This conference presentation discusses integrating the business case and the business process with your implementation. it covers two pilots that were run at UPD: Supply Chain Solutions: Fulfillment and Small Package: Automated Sortation. Business drivers include: retaining your customer, improving supply chain efficiency, and improved visibility. General learnings include: we are in a maturing cycle of emerging technology, move out of the lab and test in a controlled operational environment, and re-evaluate your processes to leverage RFID. | 8/7/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| Tidal Wave of Information How to Take It To the Next Level | This conference presentation provides examples of the quantity of data that can be expected from read-rates. | 8/7/2006 | EPCglobal US Conference 2004 |
| Tipping Points for EPCglobal Pioneers Procter and Gamble | EPC enables:
• Improved Shelf Availability (OOS)
• Reducing Shipping and Receiving errors
• Productivity from non-line-of-sight detection
• New item introduction effectiveness
• Shrink reduction, both supply chain and retail
• Anti-counterfeit in appropriate categories
• And other transformational benefits…
including more direct consumer benefits at item level…
consumer convenience, consumer understanding, brand loyalty | 8/24/2006 | UConnect Conference 2004 |
| Using Radio Frequency Technology to Improve Supply Chain Performance Unified Western Grocers | Lessons learned from a grocer implementation include: get full buy-in from Distribution & Senior Management; No new items/ vendors added right before & right after go-live; Training sessions cannot be missed; Super-users to facilitate training & testing; Document warehouse procedures for new system; Buying must integrated at least 4 weeks before warehouse cutover; Post-bill (clean bill) required; Radio frequency directed forks a must; Keep project team focused - limited warehouse access to facility & staff prior to cutover. | 8/24/2006 | UConnect Conference 2004 |