APICS Michiana Presents -
Basics of RFID
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Joint Meeting with ISM

Alan Wyne
The presentation and discussion will cover the basics of RFID. With the large amount of media hype regarding this technology, it is important that companies begin to understand what is fact and what is fiction.

Topics:
  • RFID-a realistic definition
  • Eliminating the Hype
  • Who is currently pushing this technology and why
  • Where do you start
  • How do you know RFID is right for your company

RFID technologies provide a method for changing data collection and inventory management methods in a fundamental way. However because the implementation is so different from current process, companies need to understand how to begin looking at the processes with RFID in mind. The basics of planning an RFID implementation strategy will be covered during the presentation, as will choosing a technology partner to aid in the design, development and implementation. Finally, there will be a brief review of current reader, writer, printer and tag products.


Alan Wyne comes with a diverse background in business and is currently employed at Rollpak Corp in Goshen IN. He has a Business Administration degree from Goshen College. During the last 22 years he has worked in Retail Management,Sales,Manufacturing, Purchasing, Accounting and Information Technology. 13 of the last 22 years have been spent in the IT world designing and writing software systems. During his time as a programmer, he has written systems for data collection, accounting, production scheduling, data mining, and various reporting systems. His most recent system is a fully integrated production management system running on a wireless network which eliminated needless paperwork from the production floor and significantly reduced the amount finished goods inventory.

In February, 2004 he became interested in RFID technology. After reviewing the possible applications for RFID, he became convinced that this technology would revolutionize the way businesses track inventory. He spent the first half of 2004 researching the technology and beginning in August began developing a RFID pilot system for Rollpak Corp. His hope is to have a fully functional RFID system by June 2005.


Agenda:
5:30-6:15 Registration/Networking, 6:15-7:00 Dinner, 7:00 Speaker
Cost:
20  for non-APICS Members, 20 APICS Members. 10 Student - ID Required
This session is worth 1 Certification Maintenance Point(s)
For Reservations: Call 574.217.0960 or EMail Reservations with the following information:
Your Name, Company Name, if employed, Address, email address (for our newsletter list), Phone Number, Number of people for whom you are making reservations, and their Names and email addresses.

To be held at:
St Marys Noble Family Dining Hall-LrgGrp Dining Rm