Global RFID : The Value of the EPCglobal Network for Supply Chain Management

The Emergence of a New Key Technology.- Hardware: RFID Tags and Readers.- Infrastructure: EPCglobal Network.- Data: What, When, and Where?.- Leveraging the Supply Chain: Case Studies.- Warehousing: Improving Customer Service.- Maintenance: Service Parts Inventory Management.- Pharmaceuticals: Preventing Counterfeits.- Medical Devices: Smart Healthcare Infrastructure.- Agriculture: Animal Tracking.- Food: Dynamic Expiration Dates.- Retailing: Theft Prevention.- Defense: Improving Security and Efficiency.- Creating Business Value.- The Role of Data in Enterprise Resource Planning.- Building a Business Case for the EPCglobal Network.- Enhancing Revenue Using the EPC.- Outlook: Navigating the Sea of Data.