RFID in Fashion
Sep. 28, 2010 — 11 AM to 1:30 PM EDT
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Many apparel and footwear manufacturers are watching RFID pilots currently being undertaken by retailers and are wondering how RFID will impact them. In this RFID Journal Virtual Event, suppliers can gain insights into what is happening with RFID in retail apparel today and how they can benefit from working with retail partners to track individual items through the supply chain. The speakers will also address some of the practical issues that many apparel and footwear manufacturers have questions about, such as how to tag, where to tag, and how to integrate RFID data with their existing backend systems.
Agenda:
| 11:00 AM | RFID Tagging 101 This session will explain the different types of RFID tags (wet inlays, labels and so forth) used on apparel, and explore the different options for applying tags to apparel items. The presenter will explain the different features of UHF tags, including privacy features, and how to choose the proper tag for your needs. |
| 11:30 AM | RFID Source-Tagging Options Companies have four options for RFID-tagging items: ordering tags from a service bureau; overprinting and encoding RFID hangtags or labels with an RFID printer and appropriate software at their own facilities; mass-encoding items in a carton; or applying separate RFID tags at their own distribution facilities, associated to each item's UPC code, before the goods are shipped to stores. In this session, learn the details of each approach, as well as the pros and cons. Speaker:Raj Jayaraman, Director of Solutions and Market Development, Checkpoint Systems |
| 11:45 AM | Encoding Serialized Data in RFID Apparel Tags and Labels The key to tracking unique items is to encode every RFID tag with a unique serial number. But doing so in a way that does not slow down operations can be challenging. In this session, learn a proven approach to bulk-encoding tags with unique serial numbers. |
| 12:30 PM | RFID Software and Systems Integration Retailers and apparel suppliers have questions about how to integrate RFID software into their existing systems. This session will explain how to do so cost-effectively, and how the resultant data can be used to drive business value. In addition, the presenter will discuss what information needs to be on the tag, and why. Speaker:Zander Livingston, CEO and Co-founder, Truecount Corporation |
| 1:00 PM | Protecting Customer Privacy and Your Brand Apparel suppliers and retailers must ensure that RFID tags with unique serial numbers are not used to infringe upon their customers' privacy. Failure to adopt proper procedures could lead to public-relations nightmares. The speaker for this session will outline best practices for protecting both customer privacy and your brand. |
| 1:30 PM | Virtual Event Concludes |
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