Discussion: By implementing RFID tags in produce and other consumable items, breakouts of illness can be easily tracked and their sources identified. It would no longer take days or weeks to determine which foods are safe. The RFID tags would be implemented and tracked at every step along the supply chain–with minimal costs anyone with… Read more »
Posts Tagged: RFID
Will NFC make the mobile wallet work?
Discussion: It was recently announced that the new iPhone 4S would not have NFC (near field communication) technology integrated into it, which was disappointing to many. The NFC chip, which is a form of radio frequency identification (RFID), is used to enable the mobile wallet. One concern of NFC is that the chip remains programmable,… Read more »
YouTube Video – How Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Works
Description: 2:31 minutes. YouTube video on topic of how RFID works. Link is to YouTube video that gives visual examples of RFID applications & uses. Source: CBN, YouTube Video Date: 1/1/2007 Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNPDgudPmXE Discussion Questions: 1. How can RFID help supply chain management? 2. Supply chains driven by customer demand: a. traditional supply chains b. demand driven… Read more »
KIVA Systems – Robots Perform Distribution & Handling
Description: Demonstration of Kiva Systems. The article discusses the utilization of robots in performing distribution & handling of inventory. Source: KIVA Systems Link: http://www.kivasystems.com/demo/index.html Discussion Questions: 1. How effective is distribution & handling of inventory when performed by robots? 2. Ordering, shipping & receiving materials: a. inventory management b. logistics management c. quality… Read more »
All Business – Home Depot Employs Self Checkout
Description: All Business Topics article about self-check-out system in place at Home Depot. Describe the typical customer at Home Depot & the significance of such a change in terms of cost, efficiency, customer service. Source: Retail Merchandiser / All Business Topics Date: 1/31/2002 Link: http://www.allbusiness.com/retail-trade/4294050-1.html Discussion Questions: How has the… Read more »
Wikipedia Entry – Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID)
Description: Wikipedia definition of RFID. Task students to come up with examples with which they come into contact daily or routinely. Discusses advantages & disadvantages of its use. Source: Wikipedia Date: 12/3/2010 Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rfid Discussion Questions: 1. What are the benefits to the consumer of RFID usage? 2. Define RFID & give examples. 3…. Read more »
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