SEMINAR

ON
RFID
( RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION)

PRESENTED BY

AVTAR SINGH.

10800087.
 TOPICS AHEAD

 INTRODUCTION
 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT.
 RFID – THE FUNDAMENTAL.
 TYPES OF TAGS
 HOW IT IS USED?
 SUPPLY CHAIN IN A RETAIL FRAMEWORK
 RETAIL APPLICATIONS
 COMPARISON – BAR CODE vs RFID
 BENEFITS OF RFID
 ISSUES CONCERNING ADOPTION OF RFID IN RETAIL
 LESSONS FOR FUTURE
 INTRODUCTION

 RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification.

 Radio Frequency Identification is a system that transmits the
identity (in the form of a unique serial number) of an object
wirelessly, using radio waves.
 Evolving as a major technology enabler for tracking goods and
assets around the world.
 A great deal of attention is being paid to RFID by the Retail
industry, IT industry, media and analysts.
 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
 It is the management of a network of interconnected
businesses involved in the ultimate provision of product
and service packages required by end customers.
 RFID – THE FUNDAMENTALS

 Consist of three basic components:-

 Tag.
 Reader.
 Host Computer.
HOW IT WORKS ?
 TYPES OF TAGS
ACTIVE PASSIVE

 Internal source of power.  No power of their own.

 Have longer range.
 Larger memory.
 Perform better in harsh
environment.
 Small in size so got short range.
 And smaller memory.
 Can’t perform efficiently in
harsher environment conditions.
 Cheaper to manufacture.
HOW IT IS USED?
SUPPLY CHAIN IN A RETAIL FRAMEWORK

 Supply chain in a retail environment connects demand & supply.

 Demand aspect involves a

product mix that is dependent on
changing customer needs.

 Supply part involves sourcing

of products from across the world
to save on costs.
 RETAIL APPLICATIONS
 Begins from the moment a product
is manufactured.

 Continues when product is

moved, stored and placed at the retail
store shelf.

 Lent visibility to the product in the supply

chain.

 Helps in managing the inventory at the retail outlet.

 COMPARISON
BAR CODE vs RFID
BAR CODE RFID
 Line of Sight . Required. Not required.

 Data storage. Only a meaningless code. Up to several Kb.

 Automation & Accuracy. Manual read errors. Fully automated and highly
accurate.

 No. of items that can be One. Multiple .

scanned.

 Identification. Only series or type. Unique item level.

 BENEFITS

 Data for forecasting.

 On-shelf availability.

 Enhanced product security.

 Customized offering.

 Lent visibility to the products.

 contd….
 RFID in Inventory control.
 ISSUES CONCERNING ADOPTION OF
RFID IN THE RETAIL SECTOR.
 Not cost effective in all situations.

 Impractical.

 Low value grocery and similar items

manufacturers will lose money.

 Concerns related to security and privacy.

 LESSONS FOR FUTURE

Hindrance caused by other devices.

 Difficult for well established

companies.

 Make it a customized process.

THANK YOU!!!