RFID in Logistics: A Practical Introduction

by Jones; Erick C.

• ISBN13: 9780849385261
• ISBN10: 0849385261
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-12-03
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

The use of RFID technology is becoming increasingly popular due to the perceived reduction of manufacturing, retail, and service sector operational costs. To provide a deeper understanding of this field, RFID in Logistics: A Practical Introduction examines past, present, and future directions for RFID technology. The book presents an integrated logistics model along with various applications of RFID in animal tracking, toll roads, people tracking, and other areas. It addresses both active and passive system component testing models and examines best practices for logistics integration. The text also covers mandates and standards, making it an ideal reference for practitioners and instructors.

Table of Contents

RFID History	p. 3
Basic Introduction to Common RFID Components	p. 19
Passive RFID System Components	p. 37
Active RFID System Components	p. 53
RFID System Design	p. 63
Important RFID Mandates	p. 85
Standards Organizations and RFID Standards	p. 89
RFID in Logistics	p. 111
Inventory Control Basics	p. 129
RFID Supply Chain Planning Levels	p. 147
RFID Project Management	p. 157
Implementing RFID Systems	p. 177
The Engineering Economics of RFID	p. 189
Animal Tracking RFID Applications	p. 209
Credit Device RFID Applications	p. 219
Secure Document RFID Applications	p. 225
DOD RFID and Wireless Communications Initiatives	p. 231
Entertainment RFID Applications	p. 237
Evaluating RFID Solutions for Health Care Improvementä	p. 249
RFID Applications in Libraries	p. 257
Marine RFID Security Applications	p. 267
Inventory Tracking on International Space Station Using RFID Technology	p. 281
Individual Sport Competition RFID Applications	p. 291
Surgical RFID Technology Applications	p. 299
Tollway RFID Applications	p. 305
RFID Transportation Systems Applications	p. 315
Marine Terminal RFID Applications	p. 323
RFID Uses in Warehousing	p. 325
RFID Research Activities in Academia	p. 331
Optimizing RFID Portal Locations in Distribution Using Systematic Layout Planning (SLP)	p. 337
Obsolete Inventory Reduction with Modified Carrying Cost Ratio	p. 349
A Case Study of a Supply Chain Management Network Model in Government Public Works Department	p. 359
The Future of RFID in Army Logistics	p. 369
RFID in Golf - Applications and Parallels	p. 375
Railroad Car Tracking by an RFID System to Organize Traffic Flow	p. 381
RFID Middleware and Web Service	p. 389
Interactive RFID Training Simulator	p. 401
Developing Facility Layouts with BLOCPLAN for Windows	p. 415
Radio Frequency Theory	p. 433
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