Optimizing Processes with RFID and Auto ID: Fundamentals, Problems and Solutions, Example Applications

Optimizing Processes with RFID and Auto ID Fundamentals, Problems and Solutions, Example Applications

Edited by Norbert Bartneck · Volker Klaas · Holger Sch&#246 · nherr
John Wiley & Sons February 2009

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ISBN-13
9783895783302
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication
February 2009
Format
Hardback , 255 pages
Jurisdiction
International or US ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is the technology applied for unambiguous and contactless identification of all types of objects. Varying magnetic fields or radio waves enable contactless data transfer as well as fast, automatic data collection. In addition, the importance of optical codes gains further importance due to their specific advantages. RFID and Auto ID systems are used in a wide range of sectors - from the consumer goods industry and trade via the automobile and aerospace industries to the chemicals and pharmaceuticals industries, as well as logistics and transport facilities. New potentials to secure competitive advantages can be utilized with early planning of the application of RFID and Auto ID in procurement, manufacturing and logistics.
In addition to RFID and Auto ID technology, this book presents applications from different areas of application which have already been tried and tested. They demonstrate the approach, the process and the selection of RFID and Auto ID systems for various problems.
A perspective on trends and innovative security solutions shows possible future application options for this technology.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction.

1.1 Historical Development.

1.2 Proven in several applications.

1.3 Innovation as a driver.

Part 1: Technical Fundamentals

2 RFID technology

2.1 What is an RFID system?

2.2 The components of an RFID system.

2.3 Classification of RFID systems.

2.4 Frequency bands and their properties.

3 Optical codes.

3.1 Success and limits of barcodes.

3.2 Standards regarding the 2D code.

3.3 Data Matrix Code features.

3.4 Application and marking methods.

3.5 Reading systems and their properties.

3.6 Achieve good read results.

3.7 Outlook and new developments.

4 System architecture.

4.1 Overview.

4.2 System levels.

4.3 Integration.

4.4 Data flow and data management.

4.5 System management.

4.6 The EPCglobal Network.

4.7 Summary.

5 System selection criteria.

5.1 Automatic identification with Data Matrix Code.

5.2 "Open Loop" applications with RFID.

5.3 "Closed Loop" applications in RFID.

5.4 Conclusion: both technologies complement each other.

6 Standardization.

6.1 Why is standardization important?

6.2 Standardization basics for RFID.

6.3 The central RFID standard ISO 18000.

6.4 Further useful standards and guidelines.

6.5 Standardization of visual codes.

6.6 Standardization through EPCglobal and GSI.

6.7 Conclusion and forecast.

Part 2: The Practical Application of RFID and Auto ID.

7 Process design and profitability.

7.1 The fear of bad investment.

7.2 It all starts with visions and objectives.

7.3 How does the company work?

7.4 The business case for RFID.

7.5 The RFID business case in practice.

7.6 Technology can inspire – but it must "fit".

8 Introduction to the practical application of RFID.

8.1 Feasibility test/ Field test.

8.2 Solution design and pilot operation.

8.3 Roll-out.

Part 3: Current Applications – from the Factory to the Hospital.

9 Manufacturing control.

9.1 The dilemma of modern competition.

9.2 The production of individualized series products.

9.3 Autonomous production systems with Auto ID.

9.4 Decentralizing production data with RFID.

9.5 Technical requirements.

9.6 Is RFID worthwhile in Production?

10 Production logistics.

10.1 Logistics and corporate success.

10.2 Processes in production logistics.

10.3 RFID in production logistics.

10.4 Application examples.

10.5 Summary and forecast.

11 Container and Asset Management.

11.1 Requirements for Container Management.

11.2 Economic viability.

11.3 Container and Asset Management in Practice.

11.4 Business models.

11.5 Perspective.

12 Tracking and Tracing.

12.1 Application areas.

12.2 Drivers for Tracking in logistics.

12.3 Advantages of Tracking and Tracing.

12.4 Tracking and Tracing in practice.

12.5 Perspective.

13 Optimization of Supply Networks.

13.1 Increasing variety.

13.2 Change of the demands on business processes.

13.3 New business processes require new technologies.

13.4 Advantages of RFID employment across the board.

13.5 Further development options.

14 Vehicle Logistics.

14.1 Special requirements.

14.2 Technical basis.

14.3 Application scenarios.

15 RFID at the airport.

15.1 Processes in airport logistics.

15.2 Areas of use for RFID in airport logistics.

15.3 Perspectives.

16 Postal automation.

16.1 Auto ID in postal logistics.

16.2 RFID – the innovative Auto ID technology.

16.3 Outlook.

17 RFID in hospitals.

17.1 Potential of RFID in the health sector.

17.2 Reference projects.

17.3 The economical value of RFID.

17.4 RFID in the future.

17.5 Conclusion.

Part 4: How to proceed?

18 RFID – printed on a roll.

18.1 Protection of trade marks with printed electronics and RFID.

18.2 Technological basics.

18.3 Possible solutions using printed RFID.

19 RFID and sensors.

19.1 Motivation.

19.2 Technical basis.

19.3 Initial applications.

19.4 Possible future applications.

20 RFID security.

20.1 Data protection.

20.2 Information security.

20.3 Classic protection measures.

20.4 Protection against complex threats.

20.5 Security in RFID standardization.

21 Epilogue: En route to the "internet of things".

Bibliography.

Editor and authors.

Index.

About the Author

NORBERT BARTNECK
is the Competence Center RFID manager at Siemens AG Mobility Division. He is responsible for RFID-based logistical solutions with a main focus on postal and airport logistics.

VOLKER KLAAS
is the Competence Center Auto ID/RFID manager at Siemens AG, IT-Solutions and Services. He is a member of the RFID working circle at BITKOM and in the EPCglobal EAG.

HOLGER SCHOENHERR
is the Competence Center RFID manager at Siemens AG, Industry Automation Division . He is an AIM Germany board member.
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