Real Solutions

Here's a sampling of some of the Real Solutions sessions at LIVE! '05:

The RFID Journey - Cracking the Code
Like any high impact emerging technology, the question is not "if" RFID will be embraced but when and how fast. Many firms are taking steps necessary to comply with mandates, while others have a vision for fully embracing RFID solutions to improve business performance. Join Lyle Ginsburg from Accenture as he discusses new insights from the industry leaders who are cracking the code on how best to deploy RFID.
Speaker:
Lyle Ginsburg, Partner, Accenture

RFID Implementation in the Retail Value Chain
Manhattan Associates will discuss the drivers for the implementation of RFID in the retail environment. Greg Gilbert will address the view of RFID across the extended trading partner network and the implementation concerns currently in the retail world, including technology and process changes.
Speaker:
Greg Gilbert, Director of RFID Solutions and Strategy, Manhattan Associates
Sponsored by Manhattan Associates

Steps to Reaping ROI in an RFID-Enabled Manufacturing Supply Chain
Manufacturers are often overwhelmed by what appears to be a radical change in their current business processes and IT applications to create an RFID/EPC-enabled supply chain. While incorporating RFID requires a new look at existing business processes, it's an opportunity to optimize your infrastructure to reach beyond the "status quo" and gain new efficiencies. Matt Ream will address how to secure RFID readiness and compliance in the manufacturing supply chain without necessarily turning your operations upside-down. He also will discuss how ROI can be achieved when RFID is viewed as an opportunity versus an obstacle.
Speaker:
Matt Ream, Senior Manager, RFID Systems, Zebra Technologies
Sponsored by Zebra Technologies

RFID as an Anti-Counterfeiting Tool
Apparel makers, distillers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and other manufacturers lose billions each year to counterfeiting. Our expert panelists look at how RFID can be used to create audit trails and reduce counterfeiting.
Panelists:
Anthony M. Miano, Executive Partner, S. G. Hart & Associates
Thorsten Staake, Project Manager, Anti-Counterfeiting Special Interest Group, Auto-ID Lab St. Gallen/Zurich
Mike Wallace, Director, Process & Package Development, Abbott Laboratories
Moderator:
Daniel Engels, Director of Research, MIT Auto-ID Labs

RFID in Manufacturing - Gaining Value beyond Compliance
Acsis will provide an overview of the current state of RFID and provide insight into driving value by implementing more fully integrated enterprise data collection systems, beyond "Slap and Ship". The presentation will highlight best practices in implementing RFID in a manufacturing environment and the benefits that can be realized from using RFID to automate business processes. The presentation will provide an overview of several RFID implementations made and the road map that these companies are using to drive value from their RFID investments.
Speaker:
John DiPalo, Vice President of Technical Sales, Acsis
Sponsored by Acsis

RFID and Information Technology for Business Transformation
Business and government are transforming their business processes and gaining increased visibility into their operations by incorporating RFID and sensor-based computing. This places demands on current computing, communication and information infrastructures never before encountered. The information technology community must respond with strategies and solutions that manage the information from distributed, diverse devices in a cost-effective and flexible manner. The technology decisions you make today will profoundly influence your ability to achieve the full value of RFID tomorrow. Learn how a service-oriented approach based on the right architecture will streamline your IT infrastructure and add business value - and how Intel and Oracle can help you maximize your RFID success.
Speaker:
Allyson Fryhoff, Vice President, RFID and Sensor-Based Services, Oracle
Tom Gibbs, Director, Strategy and Planning, Intel
Sponsored by Oracle & Intel

RFID in Transportation
What role do third-party logistics providers play in RFID compliance mandates? How will they share data about the location of products in the supply chain with retailers and manufacturers? Our panel looks at the key role 3PLs will play as RFID adoption ramps up.
Panelists:
Rich Hardt, Vice President of Technology R & D, Yellow Roadway Technologies
Jim Hyslop, Vice President of New Business Solutions Development, Exel
Bob Nonneman, Industrial Engineering Manager, Corporate Engineering Group, United Parcel Service of America
Abbott Weiss, Senior Lecturer, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Moderator:
Ann Grackin, CEO, ChainLink Research

RFID Best Practices: Putting the Pieces Together
Successful RFID projects require coordinated effort from a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in RF engineering, tag and reader technology, business process analysis, system integration and information technology. Engagement of partners with the right expertise in these areas is vital to successful implementation. In this panel discussion chaired by Intel, experts from Tyco, Oracle Corporation and a major systems integrator share lessons learned and best practices based on real-world project experiences.
Panelists:
George Reynolds, Vice President, Tyco Retail Solutions Group
Allyson Fryhoff, Vice President, RFID and Sensor-Based Services, Oracle
Chris Hook, Wireless Technologies Practice Manager, Deloitte
Moderator:
Tom Gibbs, Director, Strategy and Planning, Intel
Sponsored by Oracle & Intel

Live Request for Proposal
If you are wondering what to ask for in an RFID request for quote, find out from the pros. Two systems integration companies will present a live response to an RFP designed by RFID Journal.
Presenter:
Patrick J. Sweeney II, CEO, ODIN technologies

Developing a Sound Business Case
Whether you are a manufacturer of apparel, automobiles, consumer packaged goods or high-technology products, developing a sound business case for RFID requires sound methodology. Our expert panel walks you through the steps you should take.
Panelists:
Randy Dunn, National Director, RFID Sales and Marketing, ADT Security Services
Frank Lanza, Worldwide Director, RFID Solutions, Hewlett-Packard
Marc Linster, Ph.D., VP of Operations and Chief Technology Officer, Avicon
Moderator:
Erik Michielsen, Director, RFID & Ubiquitous Networks, ABI Research

RFID: Enabling Adaptive Business Networks
Enterprises increasingly are being forced to be responsive and adaptive to compete effectively in a constantly changing business environment. This presentation will review the evolving role of "adaptive business networks", describe how RFID is enabling the transformation and conclude with real world examples of how these business processes operate to generate ROI and business value for companies by offering a systematic approach for unleashing the potential of RFID and making enterprises more adaptive.
Speaker:
Amar Singh, Vice President of Business Development, RFID, SAP
Sponsored by SAP

RFID Case Study: Air Transportation
Come see how RFID is helping the air transportation industry. See what companies are doing with RFID, understand their challenges and concerns, and see what business problems they're solving with RFID today.
Speaker:
Sam Liu, Director of RFID Product Management, Sun Microsystems
Sponsored by Sun Microsystems