Level of Expertise Tracks
RFID Journal LIVE! 2007, RFID Journal's 5th annual executive conference and exhibition, features eight tracks with content designed for those with different levels of RFID experience and those looking for industry-specific solutions. Below is a description of the three tracks designed to help those new to RFID to get up to speed quickly, implenters deploy systems successfully, and business people develop an RFID strategy. For the sessions in each track, please click on the track name in the left-hand navigation bar.
 Getting Started
There are many different types of RFID—active, passive, UHF, HF—and each is used for different applications. This track will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to determine when to invest in RFID, which technology to use and where to apply it.
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The fundamentals of the different RFID technologies |
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Where and how your company can benefit from RFID today |
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The potential ROI of various applications |
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Benchmarks for the cost of RFID system components |
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Who the leading vendors are and how they can help you |
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How to choose the right company to advise you on where to deploy and how to choose the right equipment |
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How to seize the low-hanging fruit and get a quick ROI |
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 How To Deploy RFID
RFID hardware and software have improved dramatically over the past two years, but implementing a system that can deliver a significant ROI is still a challenge. Technical staff charged with driving RFID forward within their organizations must understand the importance of standards developments and emerging industry best practices to complete a successful project.
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Best practices for meeting RFID tagging mandates while getting internal benefits |
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What common deployment mistakes you should avoid |
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Benchmarks for evaluating Gen 2 RFID readers and printer/encoders |
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How to do RFID system design and software selection |
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What off-the-shelf software is available for analyzing and using RFID data |
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How various applications on the market can leverage RFID data |
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How to make use of EPCglobal Network standards for sharing data with supply-chain partners |
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 Executive Strategy
Senior executives at companies in every industry are faced with a challenge: how to deploy RFID or prepare to deploy RFID in a way that reduces costs, improves efficiencies, and helps their company meet its long-term goals. Some early adopters will share their secrets for creating a well-thought-out strategy and executing it effectively.
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Ways to use RFID for strategic advantage |
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Strategies for using RFID to achieve long-term company goals |
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How to calculate the ROI for your applications |
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A proven method for prioritizing RFID projects |
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What potential legal liabilities exist for those adopting RFID and strategies for protecting your company from lawsuits |
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Strategic insights about the evolution of RFID technology and how to plan for future uses of RFID |
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Insights into where common projects fit on the prioritization list |
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RFID Journal LIVE! Has All the Content to Meet Your Needs |
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RFID Journal LIVE! 2007 is produced by RFID Journal, the World's RFID Authority.
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