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Summary

RFID, complemented by other Auto-ID technologies such as Barcode, NFC and sensor technology, can unlock huge benefits for enterprises and users, creating successful businesses with the combination of technology and processes. It is important to have an understanding of all aspects and properties of the technology, in order to see its potential.This solution-orientated book contains a comprehensive overview of RFID, explaining which elements can be applied with respect to specific project environments, and how RFID systems can be integrated into existing IT systems. It includes chapters and project guidelines written by top experts in the industry, covering global privacy issues and the history of EPCglobal, as well as: a discussion on current trends and developments in the RFID market, and the process-based and technological drivers behind it; a chapter on RFID legislation with a global perspective; descriptions of practical applications and twelve application scenarios, demonstrating the possibilities that have already been discovered with RFID.RFID for the Optimization of Business Processes is a descriptive introduction to the technology for business and technical managers, IT consulting experts and business process designers, as well as marketers of RFID technologies. The text will also be of great use to technical experts interested in business processes and also students studying the subject.

Preface
Foreword
Introduction
Vision, Reality, and Market Drivers
Process Drivers
Security as a Driver
Mandates, Mentors and Sponsors
Technology Drivers
The RFID Market
The RFID Value Chain
Trends in the RFID Market
Application-Specific Trends in the RFID Market
Business Process Structures
Evolution from Supply Chain to Supply Net
Strategies for Supply Chain Integration
Business Processes in the Retail and Consumer Goods Industry
Business Processes in the Packaging Industry
Business Processes for Container Systems and Returnable Transport Packaging Systems
Economic Viability Analysis Methods
Virtual Identities
Object Websites
The EPCglobal Network
RFID Standards
GS1 EANCOM EDI Standard
IT Architectures and Services
RFID and Higher-Level IT Architectures
Software Agents
Real-time Enterprise Infrastructure
Auto-ID/RFID Infrastructure
RFID Tags
RFID Readers and Antennas
Near-Field Technology (NFC)
Prerequisites for RFID Infrastructure Implementation
Global Positioning with GPS/GPRS
Consumer Protection and Data Protection in RFID Applications
RFID and Data Protection
General Data Protection Aspects
Data Protection Legislation Aspects of Scenario 1
Data Protection Legislation Aspects of Scenario 2
Data Protection Legislation Aspects of Scenario 3
RFID Legislation in a Global Perspective
RFID Scenarios
Fair Information Practices for Personal Data: Traditional Law
Fair Information Practices for RFID Data
RFID Law
RFID and Law: A Summary of the Situation in 2007
Applications
Logistics Processes at Hewlett-Packard
Mobile Maintenance at Fraport
Locating Cars at Dat Autohus
Locating Persons in Hazard Areas
Electronic Ticketing in Public Transport Systems
Application Scenarios for NFC Mobile Telephones
Monitoring Components in Computer Centres
Aircraft Seat Quick-Change at Lufthansa
Trolley Asset Management at the Finnish Post Office
Tracking Containers and Products at KPN in the Netherlands
RFID Optimizes Garment Logistics at gardeur
Agent Technology in Intralogistics Systems
Appendix
Bibliography
Information Sources on the Internet
Glossary
Index
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