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RFID Journal LIVE! 2006 Tracks
RFID Journal's 4th annual executive conference and exhibition will feature eight tracks with content designed for those with different levels of RFID experience and those looking for industry specific solutions.
 Getting Started Track
With so many different frequencies, protocols and standards in use, RFID can be baffling for those just beginning to learn about the technology and its potential business applications. RFID Journal LIVE! 2006 is the only conference and exhibition that will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to determine where, when and how to invest in RFID. In this track, you will learn:
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The fundamentals of the different RFID technologies |
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Where and how your company can benefit from RFID |
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The potential ROI of various applications |
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Benchmarks for the cost of system components |
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Who the leading vendors are and how they can help you |
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How to choose the right company to advise you on where to deploy |
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How to pick the proper equipment |
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The right questions to ask hardware providers |
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 How To Deploy Track
RFID technology is fast-moving, with new generations of equipment constantly rolling out from vendors, while industry associations work on new domestic and international standards. The technical staff charged with driving RFID forward at their organizations must stay on top of the latest developments and emerging industry best practices to achieve a successful implementation. In this track, you will learn:
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A proven method for evaluating RFID applications |
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The capabilities of EPC Gen 2 tags in the real world |
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A step-by-step approach to launching a field trial |
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Common mistakes you should avoid |
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"Do"s and "don't"s for deploying interrogators at choke points |
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How to design an RFID network architecture |
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Strategies for storing RFID data |
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How to make data available to a variety of legacy applications |
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 Executive Strategy Track
Senior managers at companies in virtually every industry are pondering the how, when and why of investing in RFID. It's important to do a careful business analysis, develop a well-thought-out strategy and execute it effectively. In this track, you'll learn:
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Strategies for developing the business case for investing in RFID |
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How to get top management buy-in for an RFID deployment |
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Best practices for setting up an RFID cross-functional team |
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How to evaluate whether your company needs an internal RFID lab |
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Strategies for getting support from front-line employees |
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The strategic potential of radio frequency identification |
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Keys to ensuring RFID projects deliver on their promise |
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RFID At Work
 Retail/Consumer Goods Track
Companies across the retail and consumer packaged goods supply chain have been among the early adopters of RFID and EPC technologies. Many are already seeing early benefits and are prepared to share their insights at RFID Journal LIVE! 2006. In this track, you will learn:
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The results of retail-related research on the benefits of RFID |
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How to meet retail tagging requirements |
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Where consumer products makers can benefit internally from RFID |
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Strategies for getting EPC data synchronization right |
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How to reduce spoilage with RFID |
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Best practices for improving promotional sales using EPC data |
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How to reduce out-of-stocks with RFID |
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 Manufacturing Track
Whether or not they face mandates from customers, many manufacturers are finding that RFID has the potential to bring major benefits, both in their supply chains and in their factory operations. The technology can increase productivity and reduce costs by enabling you to track inventory, reusable containers, work in process and finished products. In this track, you will learn:
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Best practices for managing parts inventory with active RFID |
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How to improve the tracking of work in process with RFID |
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Strategies for linking Six Sigma and RFID projects |
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How to reduce parts defects with RFID |
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Methods for migrating parts tracking to RFID from bar codes |
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Where and when to increase factory throughput with active RFID |
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How to overcome challenges of deploying active RFID in a factory |
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 Health Care/Pharmaceutical Track
Hospitals plan to deploy RFID to identify patients, call up records, reduce medical errors and improve overall productivity. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has endorsed the use of RFID as a way to reduce the counterfeiting of prescription drugs. Early adopters in both sectors are finding RFID can deliver operational and supply chain benefits. In this track, you will learn:
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How to reduce nurse workload with a patient ID system |
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Benefits of tracking pharmaceutical drugs electronically |
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How to improve patient safety with RFID |
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The benefits of tracking lab samples with item-level RFID tags |
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Best practices for securing track-and-trace data from RFID systems |
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Strategies hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical makers, distributors and
retailers can use to choose the right technology for their needs |
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 Defense/Aerospace Track
Companies supplying the U.S. Department of Defense and airplane makers Boeing and Airbus will be required to put RFID tags on shipments to these major companies. Companies that meet tagging mandates can also achieve benefits internally and across the supply chain change on defense page. In this track, you will learn:
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How to meet DOD, Boeing and Airbus tagging requirements |
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The benefits of tracking high-value parts and products internally |
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How to tag and track metal parts |
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Strategies for using RFID to reduce counterfeiting of parts |
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The "do"s and "don't"s of managing RFID data for inter-company and intra-company benefits |
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Methods to improve safety by using RFID to track hazardous materials |
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How to track work in process |
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 Transportation/Logistics Track
Transportation and logistics companies will play a key roll in ensuring end-to-end visibility in the supply chain. Some are already tagging product for their customers. Others are examining how they can benefit internally, by improving the utilization of containers and chassis with RFID tracking. In this track, you will learn:
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The ROI from improving asset utilization |
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How to boost container yard throughput with RFID tracking |
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How to improve cargo tracking with RFID |
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Strategies for integrating passive and active RFID systems |
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How logistics hubs can benefit from a real-time locating system |
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Strategies for improving the visibility of cargo in transit |
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How to improve cargo security with electronic seals |
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RFID Journal LIVE! 2006 is produced by RFID Journal, the World's RFID Authority.
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