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11:30 am—Breakout Session

Ten Questions to Ask Your RFID Systems Integrator
It is important for a business to know which questions to ask when deploying a new technology, especially one whose application and capabilities continue to evolve. Early adopters of RFID are ahead of the technology curve, but boundaries are still undefined as people determine all possibilities for RFID. This session will focus on important topics that a business should ask its RFID systems integrator: how will RFID improve the efficiency of my business; how to ensure that your RFID solution leverages your enterprise's investment in Cisco and other IT infrastructures; how will RFID enable me to track assets and equipment quickly; what kind of techniques and support will the integrator do before, during and after the implementation; is a passive or active approach right for me; and more. These questions play a vital role in the decision to implement the technology and affect not only the business, but also the way a company is perceived in the industry.

Speaker:

Dan Zinn, CIO, Florida State Attorney's Office

Takeaways:

• Strategies an RFID systems integrator should have in place
• What to expect from your RFID systems integrator
• What bases should be covered before deciding to implement an RFID system
• Ways to evaluate potential partners to ensure success with your RFID system
• Finding the right RFID solution to meet your current and future needs

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3:00 pm—Breakout Session

Item-level Tagging: Use Cases and Feasibility Assessment
Previous research on RFID for consumer packaged goods retailers has shown a benefit while only tagging pallets and cases. However, item-level tagging provides even more potential than has been seen in the past, with the largest benefits—for both retailers and suppliers—likely to occur on the sales floor. For more than a year, the University of Arkansas’ RFID Research Center has performed numerous lab tests with item-level RFID technology and participated in several pilots. This session will overview the use cases and the outcomes of various tests designed to examine these use cases, both in the lab and in the field.

Speaker:

Bill Hardgrave, Director, RFID Research Center, University of Arkansas

12:00 pm—Sponsored Sessions
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1:40 pm—Breakout Session

Choosing the Right RFID System to Track Assets
The size and material of your assets, the distance over which you need to track them, and other factors influence the type of RFID system you need. This session provides a step-by-step guide to help you decide whether an active, passive UHF, passive HF or real-time location system is right for you.

Speaker:

Majid Ghadiri, Chair and Professor of Electronic & Computer Technologies, Oakton Community College

Takeaways:

• A step-by-step guide to choosing the right RFID asset-tracking system
• A guide to the different types of RFID asset-tracking systems that are available

2:30 pm—Breakout Session

Easy Wins: RFID Applications That Deliver Today
Looking for the "low-hanging fruit" of RFID applications that are sure to deliver benefits today? This session will examine several key areas where you can enhance your operation and achieve internal or supply chain benefits today.

Moderator:

Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal LLC

Panelist:

Leif Chastaine, VP, Solutions Marketing, Insync Software Inc.

3:20 pm—Breakout Session

Choosing the Right RFID System to Solve a Business Problem
Companies lose returnable assets, have tools stolen from the shop floor or need to track work-in-process. RFID can help, but how do you choose the right type of RFID technology for your company's needs? This session explains the fundamental differences among the various RFID systems, including passive high-frequency and ultrahigh frequency, active, sensor-based and real-time locating systems. You'll learn how and where each type of system is used for different applications, so you can choose the right system for your needs.

Speaker:

Harold Boeck, Professor, Universite de Sherbrooke & Academic Founder, Academia RFID

Takeaways:

• Understand the differences among various RFID technologies
• Learn how to choose the right technology for your application

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