How to Realize the Full Potential of EPCIS

The event errors are summarized as follows:



Analysis of EPCIS Events
Besides looking for errors, the system provides a summary analysis of the input data, including the types of EPCIS events utilized, the vocabulary (as specified by EPCglobal standards workgroups), locations, EPCs and extension fields. This information is quite valuable even if the EPCIS data contains no errors (an unlikely scenario in the current phase of RFID adoption). An example of vocabulary analysis is provided below.



Developed by Experts and Users
EPCIS VP was developed as a collaboration between EPCglobal, MET Lab, Ken Traub Consulting and RFID software provider Korgi. Metro, Wal-Mart, P&G and IBM participated in extensive beta-testing that included functionality and performance testing.

Companies that have already invested in radio frequency identification must begin thinking about leveraging EPCIS to achieve the maximum benefits from this technology. Standards, certified hardware and software, and other supporting services, such as EPCIS VP, are there to help. EPCIS is ready to take off.

Ted Osinski is the director of RFID programs at MET Laboratories, which provides testing certification services for a range of standards, including RFID.