Hansen / Gillert RFID for the Optimization of Business Processes

1. Auflage 2008
ISBN: 978-0-470-75415-3
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 298 Seiten, E-Book

RFID, complemented by other Auto-ID technologies such as Barcode,NFC and sensor technology, can unlock huge benefits for enterprisesand users, creating successful businesses with the combination oftechnology and processes. It is important to have an understandingof all aspects and properties of the technology, in order to seeits potential.
This solution-orientated book contains a comprehensive overviewof RFID, explaining which elements can be applied with respect tospecific project environments, and how RFID systems can beintegrated into existing IT systems. It includes chapters andproject guidelines written by top experts in the industry, coveringglobal privacy issues and the history of EPCglobal, as well as:
* a discussion on current trends and developments in theRFID market, and the process-based and technological drivers behindit;
* a chapter on RFID legislation with a global perspective;
* descriptions of practical applications and twelve applicationscenarios, demonstrating the possibilities that have already beendiscovered with RFID.
RFID for the Optimization of Business Processes is adescriptive introduction to the technology for business andtechnical managers, IT consulting experts and business processdesigners, as well as marketers of RFID technologies. The text willalso be of great use to technical experts interested in businessprocesses and also students studying the subject.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Hansen, Wolf-Ruediger

Gillert, Frank

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents
Preface
Foreword
1 Introduction
2 Vision, Reality, and Market Drivers
2.1 Process Drivers
2.2 Security as a Driver
2.3 Mandates, Mentors and Sponsors
2.4 Technology Drivers
3 The RFID Market
3.1 The RFID Value Chain
3.2 Trends in the RFID Market
3.3 Application-Specific Trends in the RFID Market
4 Business Process Structures
4.1 Evolution from Supply Chain to Supply Net
4.2 Strategies for Supply Chain Integration
4.3 Business Processes in the Retail and Consumer GoodsIndustry
4.4 Business Processes in the Packaging Industry
4.5 Business Processes for Container Systems and ReturnableTransport Packaging Systems
4.6 Economic Viability Analysis Methods
5 Virtual Identities
5.1 Object Websites
5.2 The EPCglobal Network
5.3 RFID Standards
5.4 GS1 EANCOM EDI Standard
6 IT Architectures and Services
6.1 RFID and Higher-Level IT Architectures
6.2 Software Agents
6.3 Real-time Enterprise Infrastructure
7 Auto-ID/RFID Infrastructure
7.1 RFID Tags
7.2 RFID Readers and Antennas
7.3 Near-Field Technology (NFC)
7.4 Prerequisites for RFID Infrastructure Implementation
7.5 Global Positioning with GPS/GPRS
8 Consumer Protection and Data Protection in RFIDApplications
8.1 RFID and Data Protection
8.2 General Data Protection Aspects
8.3 Data Protection Legislation Aspects of Scenario 1
8.4 Data Protection Legislation Aspects of Scenario 2
8.5 Data Protection Legislation Aspects of Scenario 3
9 RFID Legislation in a Global Perspective
9.1 RFID Scenarios
9.2 Fair Information Practices for Personal Data: TraditionalLaw
9.3 Fair Information Practices for RFID Data
9.4 RFID Law
9.5 RFID and Law: A Summary of the Situation in 2007
10 Applications
10.1 Logistics Processes at Hewlett-Packard
10.2 Mobile Maintenance at Fraport
10.3 Locating Cars at Dat Autohus
10.4 Locating Persons in Hazard Areas
10.5 Electronic Ticketing in Public Transport Systems
10.6 Application Scenarios for NFC Mobile Telephones
10.7 Monitoring Components in Computer Centres
10.8 Aircraft Seat Quick-Change at Lufthansa
10.9 Trolley Asset Management at the Finnish Post Office
10.10 Tracking Containers and Products at KPN in theNetherlands
10.11 RFID Optimizes Garment Logistics at gardeur
10.12 Agent Technology in Intralogistics Systems
11 Appendix
11.1 Bibliography
11.2 Information Sources on the Internet
11.3 Glossary
Index