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IPFW Logistics Boot Camp
Advanced Software Technology, Inc.
“Achieving Better Performance and
Quality Through RFID Systems”
What we will cover
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Company information & history
Bar codes
RFID
Focus on Wal-Mart
Jobs in the logistics industry
Math skills for logistics
Questions and answers
About Advanced Software Tech
• Established in 1982
– Manufacturing, WIP, Real-Time Embedded, Inventory
Tracking, RFID systems
• Provide custom & turnkey data collection systems
• Analyze, research, design, & develop systems
tailored to meet “specific company needs”
– Barcode
– Handheld
– RFID
- Provide instruction & training
- Web & middleware development
- Database systems
Markets That We Work In
• Manufacturing
– Inventory
– Work in process
– Logistics
• Healthcare
– Patient satisfaction
– Document/chart tracking
– Inventory tracking
• Auto Racing
– IRL
– Champ
– USAC
• Emergency Management
– Accountability
– Access control
– Time & attendance
– Inventory control
– Inspection (fire, safety)
– Chain of custody
• Law Enforcement
– Portable data collection
– Inventory control
Barcode 101
• It is faster and more accurate than human data
entry.
– Humans make mistakes about 1 in 300 characters.
– Barcodes are misread about 1 in 1,000,000 characters
(except when reading barcodes on tires).
• Barcodes can be printed at a very low cost using a
variety of printing techniques.
• It saves time and therefore labor.
• Wireless equipment makes barcodes a real-time
data entry tool.
Barcode 101 – A Brief History
• First barcodes were developed in the 1930’s. This was
before lasers, transistors or even “tube” electronics.
• They entered the retail market in the 1960’s to improve
speed and accuracy of receiving.
• The UPC emblem came into use in 1972 to speed up
check outs. Microprocessors reduced the cost of
equipment.
• 1980’s – The military standardized on code 39.
• 1990’s – 2-Dimension barcodes increased the capacity
and accuracy of barcodes.
Barcode 101 – Symbologies
• There are many 1-D and
2-D symbologies
• Information is coded using
different size bars and
spaces.
Code 39
Code 128
Maxicode
UPC
PDF 417
UPS Datamatrix
How Bar Codes are Used
• Product item numbers (UPC)
• Patient number on wrist bands
• Package tracking number for
FedEx and UPS
• Drivers license has 2-D bar code
• Easy to use, very accurate
• Hardware is fairly inexpensive
• However, bar codes are labor intensive
Jobs That Use Bar Codes
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Warehouse and distribution centers
Retail sales
Healthcare providers
Manufacturing planners and inventory handlers
Most jobs either use bar codes or receive a benefit
from them
Wal-Mart
Stock Put-Away
• Scan ID badge
• Scan the
product
barcode
• Enter the
quantity
• Scan the
location bar
code
• System adds a
time & date
stamp
What is RFID?
• Radio Frequency Identification
• RFID is similar to bar codes, except:
– Each tag has a unique serial number
– Tags are read without human labor
• A tag has several components:
– A computer chip with a small amount of memory (96 – 2048 bits)
– A radio circuit
– An antenna
– A local power source is optional
• Other components of RFID:
– A reader
– Software to send tag information to
a central computer.
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Why do we need RFID?
Passive RFID Tags
• Passive tags have no batteries
– Powered by the incoming RF signal
– Re-modulate and reflect back the incoming signal
– Read distances are from 1” to 10’, depending on
frequency and antennas
– Less data capacity: 96 bits, some have additional
128 bits of user memory
– Inexpensive, 20¢
Active vs. Passive Tags
• Active tags have batteries
– More power gives them a longer range, 100’ –
1000’
– They have more storage capability (up to 32 KB)
– They can power sensors (temperature, vibration,
door openings)
– Physically larger
– More expensive ($15 - $70)
Typical Passive RFID System
RFID Label
Printer
ERP System
RFID Server
RFID
Antennas
RFID Reader
-Handles RFID events.
-Implements business rules.
-Routes RFID data to
appropriate systems.
RFID Readers
• A large variety is available
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Fixed mount
Lift truck
Walk-through
Tunnel
Shelf
Mouse Pad
Portable
Other Applications
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Asset tracking
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– Track equipment by room or
responsible person
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Medical
– Files and documentation
– Instruments, Devices, Surgical
kits
– Blood bags
– IV pumps
– Triage
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– Sensors: temperature, vibration,
GPS
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Security
– Access control
– Vehicle access
– Border access
Electronic pedigree
– All items authenticated and
accounted for at each check
point
– Chain of custody for evidence
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Manufacturing
– Store work in process information
in tag
Missiles
– Monitor location, temperature, Gforce during transit
Cargo containers
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Toll booths
How RFID is Used
• Easy Pass toll system
• Easy pay credit cards
• Security access at commercial and government
buildings
• Passports (future)
• Pet and animal tracking
• Shipping of products to Wal-Mart, Target and the
DoD
• Amusement ride inspection
• What about privacy?
Jobs in the Logistics Industry
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Supply Chain Analyst
Inbound Supply Associate
Customer Advocacy Manager
Operations and Transportation Manager
Math Skills for Logistics
• Statistics – Inventory usage, planning where high-usage items are
stored in the warehouse
• Planning – Minimum inventory level that should be on hand, when
should we order more product, is there enough capacity for customer
demand
• Simulations – Warehouse productivity, manufacturing plant layout,
truck load planning, transportation routing
• Forecasting – How much of each product will our customers buy, how
much of our seasonal products should we make
• Finance – Which of several capital projects will provide the best
return, how much will a project cost including the cost of interest and
inflation
• Procurement – Purchasing products based on cost, quality,
availability, and ability to deliver
Logistics Technology
• Any Questions?
Bill Newcum, Diane Newcum
Advanced Software Technology, Inc.
574-834-4869
[email protected]
[email protected]
Performance Tire System
• Started project in 1996 with
Intermec equipment
• Upgraded in 2002 to PSC and
CISCO
• Wireless system tracks each
tire movement from cradle to
grave
• Provides a chain of custody
report: who has the tire, where
has it been
• Built in redundancy--batch or
wireless
Performance Tire
Tracking reports show:
• What team leased the tire
• What event or location the
tires were leased from
• Time and date of each
transaction
• Complete history for each
tire – cradle to grave
• (More details later)
IRL Safety Inspection
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Helmets
Seats
Fire bottles
Safety harness
Etc.
• Pass/No Pass is recorded
on handheld
• Receipt is printed with
portable printer, handed to
Crew Chief
IRL Safety Inspection
• Tamper-proof barcode
labels is placed on critical
parts
• Barcode is scanned again
at start of each race to
verify that part passed
inspection
IRL Tire Verification System
Tires are quickly scanned
before each race
Race officials need to verify
the cars “start” with the
tires they qualified with
Handheld scanner collects
information quickly and
accurately
Historical log is automatically
generated
IRL Lunch Pass System
• Verifies that IRL officials
are validated to eat lunch
on any particular date
• Credentials contain
barcodes, which are
scanned with handheld
scanner
• Saves $$$ by reducing
free lunches for off-duty
officials and friends.
Logistics Technology
Questions?
Bill Newcum, Diane Newcum
Advanced Software Technology, Inc.
Phone 574-834-4869
Cell 5874-518-1116
Email [email protected]
Email [email protected]