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ALSO CALLED: Dedicated Short Range Communication, DSRC, R F I D, Radio Frequency Identification, RFID Systems
DEFINITION: RFID (radio frequency identification) is a technology that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency (RF) portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify an object, animal, or person. RFID is coming into increasing use in industry as an alternative to the bar code. The advantage of RFID is that it does not require direct contact or line-of-sight  … 
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RFID Reports
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Closing the Gap with ERP EWM: Yard Management and Cross Docking
sponsored by CDC Global Services - Catalyst
WHITE PAPER: This white paper is designed to give warehouse operations and IT managers an understanding of the capabilities of SAP's ERP Yard Management and Cross-Docking solutions. Introduced with Release 4.7 extension set 2.0, SAP continues to improve its Logistics offering, while minimizing the gap between Best-of-Breed software solutions.
Posted: 12 Nov 2009 | Published: 12 Nov 2009


Case Study: Brown-Forman Implements a Warehouse Automation Solution with RF Capabilities
sponsored by CDC Global Services - Catalyst
CASE STUDY: Read this case study to learn how by leveraging Catalyst's expertise in SAP R/3 systems integration and remote data collection using SAP console, Brown-Forman was able to increase shipping throughput, improve space utilization, decrease shipping errors, improve inventory accuracy and stock rotation, and more.
Posted: 12 Nov 2009 | Published: 12 Nov 2009


Extend SAP Warehouse Management Capabilities: Kubota Tractors Implements SAP® Console
sponsored by CDC Global Services - Catalyst
CASE STUDY: This case study explains how Kubota turned to Catalyst to implement SAP® Console Technology and extend SAP warehouse management capabilities. Read on to learn how Catalyst was able to deliver this inside four months, ensuring no loss of business and driving significant benefits throughout the business.
Posted: 02 Nov 2009 | Published: 02 Nov 2009


Giving Trade Companies a Fast Start
sponsored by SAP AG
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Whether you are a wholesale distributor of furniture, machinery, chemicals, or food and beverages, your success depends on how quickly you adapt to demands from customers and suppliers. You must constantly differentiate your services from the competition while improving operating efficiencies and controlling costs.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Oct 2009


Achieve Extraordinary Gains in Inventory Visibility: C&H Sugar Implements SAP® Console
sponsored by CDC Global Services - Catalyst
CASE STUDY: When C&H Sugar decided to implement SAP console to further optimize their implementation of core SAP applications, they wanted an expert in radio frequency (RF) transactions. By partnering with Catalyst, they have achieved their goal of increasing visibility and accuracy.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Oct 2009


Supply Chain Cost-Cutting Strategies
sponsored by SAP AG
WHITE PAPER: Maintain operational efficiency while cutting supply chain costs with new approaches, technologies, and methodologies. Third party logistics providers, radio frequency identification rentals, and attribute-based demand planning can help you reduce supply chain costs and boost customer satisfaction.
Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009


Case Study: Welch’s® Improves its Warehouse and Inventory Management Operations
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
CASE STUDY: Welch's selected the TAKE Supply Chain Gemini™ for OPM mobile software solution and Compliance Label Manager (CLM), a barcode and radio-frequency identification (RFID) label management solution to improve the speed, visibility, accuracy and control of extended manufacturing and distribution supply chains. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Published: 15 Oct 2009


Driving Costs Out and Efficiency In with Enterprise Barcode and Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) Label Management
sponsored by TAKE Supply Chain
WHITE PAPER: In this paper you will learn how TAKE Supply Chain has developed a scalable, rules-based barcode label and RFID print management platform that allows business users — not IT programmers — to effectively administer tagging output and compliance programs, which can increase efficiency while decreasing costs with RFID label management.
Posted: 14 Oct 2009 | Published: 14 Oct 2009


Integrating IP Address Management for Real-time Data and Services Delivery with Central Monitoring of DNS and DHCP Services
sponsored by Infoblox
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the importance of IP address management, discusses the criteria for an ideal IP address management solution, and explains the features and advantages of the Infoblox IP address management solution.
Posted: 02 Mar 2009 | Published: 02 Mar 2009

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RFID DEFINITION (continued): …  scanning. An RFID system consists of three components: an antenna and transceiver (often combined into one reader) and a transponder (the tag). The antenna uses radio frequency waves to transmit a signal that activates the transponder. When activated, the tag transmits data back to the antenna. The data is used to notify a programmable logic controller that an action should occur. The action could be as simple as raising an access gate or as complicated as interfacing with a database to carry out a monetary transaction. Low-frequency RFID systems (30 KHz to 500 KHz) have short transmission ranges … 
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