RFID (radio frequency identification) technology uses microchips and radio waves to transmit data for identifying and tracking objects. The document discusses the history and components of RFID, how it works, and its various applications in supply chain management and retail. Specifically, it outlines how RFID is being used to automate supply chain processes, reduce costs, and improve inventory management and sales for both retailers and manufacturers. Potential future applications and impacts on consumers and management decisions are also examined.

1. Keeping pace with RFID Ashish Siva David T Erik Grenoble Graduate School of Business – MIB21A

4. RFID Basics How it works ? Antenna Passive Active

5. Decades of RFID Emergence of standards. RFID widely deployed. RFID becomes a part of everyday life. 1990 – 2006 Commercial applications of RFID enter mainstream. 1980 - 1990 Explosion of RFID development. Tests of RFID accelerate. Very early adopter implementations of RFID. 1970 - 1980 Development of the theory of RFID. Start of applications field trials. 1960 - 1970 Early explorations of RFID technology, laboratory experiments. 1950 - 1960 Radar refined and used, major World War II development effort. RFID invented in 1948. 1940 - 1950 Event Decade

6. RFID in Retail Supply Chain Video from IBM which demonstrates how RFID technology is helping the supply chain become more efficent through shipment tracking. 30 seconds This video is available at: www.towers.fr/essays

7. RFID in Retail Supply Chain Retail Supply chain process Supplier Manufacturing Retailer/ Distributor/ Distribution Retailer store Consumer

8. RFID in Retail Supply Chain Automate the Supply chain process RFID TAG Reader

12. Effect on consumers A video advertisment from IBM which shows how IBM believe RFID labelling in supermarkets will change the shopping experience. 30 seconds This video is available at: www.towers.fr/essays

14. Effect on consumers A short clip from CNN showing how Verichip technology of implanting humans with RFID tags is currently being trialed in some US hospitals. 20 seconds This video is available at: www.towers.fr/essays

16. Effect on consumers Retailers dream, libertarians nightmare “ How would you like it if, for instance, one day you realized your underwear was reporting on your whereabouts?” California State Senator, 2003. RFID labelled as SPYCHIP by some Consumer awareness low

17. Effect on Management decisions What will be the effect on management decisions?

21. References and recommended reading Publications A Workshop Report from the Staff of the Federal Trade Commission. 2005. Radio Frequency Identification: Applications and Implications for Consumers. Diane Publishing. Finkenzeller, K. 2005. Second Edition. RFID Handbook: Fundamentals and Applications in Contactless Smart Cards and Identification. John Wiley & Sons Inc. Glover, B. and Bhatt, H. 2006. RFID Essentials. O'Reilly Media Inc. Practel, Inc. 2004. RFID Report: A New Horizon for Accountable Society. Information Gatekeepers, Inc. Shepard, S. 2005. RFID: radio frequency identification. McGraw-Hill. Websites en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFID www.rfidjournal.com/ www.rfid-weblog.com www.spychips.com www.verichipcorp.com www.wethepeoplewillnotbechipped.com