The Business of RFID Worldwide
The International RFID Business
Association™
and IEEE USA
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION FOR TOMORROW’S RFID SYSTEMS DESIGNERS
• Founded in April 2004 • Founded by RFID Subject Matter Experts• Not-for-Profit• Educational focus • End-User Driven• Vendor Neutral • Frequency agnostic – all RFID technologies• Holistic approach to RFID Implementation• Representatives in 34 Countries and growing
The International RFID Business Association™
A Global Trade Association Dedicated to Your Success with RFID ! ™
www.rfidba.org
Develop workplace-focused standards for RFID education, training and certification which guide the global business community to effectively implement RFID within the enterprise and across supply chains.
The International RFID Business Association™
Mission Statement
The International RFID Business Association™
On the Go, around the world, Delivering, University Level, High Quality, Relevant, Industry specific, educational programs to End users at
conferences and trade shows in co-operation with major universities in:
• Australia• Brazil• Canada• China• Europe
• Malaysia • Middle East• Singapore• USA
Will Your RFID Project Be Successful ?
WorkMethods
BusinessSkills & Standards
Automation
RFID Applied toExisting Environment
- Inadequate Policy & Procedures- Lack of Education- Inappropriate Training
- Incorrect Work Process- Misaligned Worker Roles - Incorrect Work Methods
- System/Network Limitations- Lack of Integration - Inadequate Data Management Te
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Revised Environment
- Revised Work Process
- Updated Systems &Network
- Business Education
- Technical Training
- Redefined Work Roles
EFFECTIVE CHANGE
- Revised Procedures
- New RFID Technology
- Updated Policy
Longford Consulting Group
- Integration
Business Process Driven Performance Improvement
RFID deployed with inadequate organizational
preparedness
People, Process & Technology out of
alignment.
RFID deployed with inadequate organizational
preparedness
People, Process & Technology out of
alignment.
Source: Longford Consulting Group
Will Your RFID Project Be Successful ?
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RFID Applied to Revised Environment
- Revised Work Process
- Updated Systems &Network
- Business Education
- Technical Training
- Redefined Work Roles
EFFECTIVE CHANGE
- Revised Procedures
- New RFID Technology
- Updated Policy
Longford Consulting Group
- Integration
Business Process Driven Performance Improvement
Source: Longford Consulting Group
RFID deployed as part of a Holistic, comprehensive
program of change management
& end-user education
People, Process & Technology are Aligned
RFID deployed as part of a Holistic, comprehensive
program of change management
& end-user education
People, Process & Technology are Aligned
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The International RFID Business Association
RFIDba’s Education Reference Model TM
Curriculum Map
The RFIDba publishes RF-Global Guides™ which target specific industries and market segments with high-quality educational content drawn from end users and real world case studies. These solution handbooks frequently include insightful analyses of research data from market surveys conducted by the RFIDba and its partners.
The International RFID Business Association™
Research Initiatives Research Advisory Board: End Users, Academia, Government, Vendors
RFID in Casinos and Hospitality Industries
• Tracking expensive artwork
• Supply chain visibility at the casino-owned warehouses
• Casino chips• Tracing high value
“things”• In-room mini-bars
• Beverage control and dispensing
• RFID in new construction• RFID in parking garages• RFID in the convention
center areas• RFID in party rental
equipment• RFID on the restaurant
buffet lines