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Tuesday, May 17, 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Many retailers, including Macy’s and Walmart, are requiring suppliers to tag individual items with RFID transponders. This enables the retailers to track the location of items and replenish shelves, ship from store, and execute buy-online, pickup in store strategies. This session will explain the current state of adoption and the...
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Mike Graen was employed by Procter & Gamble from 1982 to 2008. He joined P&G after receiving a bachelor’s degree in information systems and an MBA in management from the University of Cincinnati.
He joined Walmart in 2008, where he led the Supplier Collaboration Board -- a supplier/ retailer...
Tuesday, May 17, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
RFID transponders come in many different sizes and shapes. Some work well on metal products and some won’t work at all on metal. In this session, you will learn about the differences between RFID transponders, the certifications available and how to ensure the tags you choose will meet multiple retailers’...
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Justin Patton oversees the RFID Lab at Auburn University, a research institute focused on the business case and technical implementation of RFID and other emerging technologies in retail, supply chain and manufacturing. He has participated in most of the seminal business case research for RFID in the United States for...
Tuesday, May 17, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Retailers have specific formats for tag serial numbers and requirements for printed information on the tag or label, which must be strictly followed. In addition, suppliers need to ensure that they do not duplicate serial numbers, which can be a challenge when a firm has several production plants in different...
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As Global Standards Director at GS1 US, Jonathan Gregory facilitates collaboration among trade partners to optimize the use of GS1 Standards in various industries. With a focus on leveraging the RFID technology, Mr. Gregory draws on his 13 years of RFID implementation experience in aerospace and retail industries to help...
Justin Patton oversees the RFID Lab at Auburn University, a research institute focused on the business case and technical implementation of RFID and other emerging technologies in retail, supply chain and manufacturing. He has participated in most of the seminal business case research for RFID in the United States for...
Tuesday, May 17, 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Walmart recently announced plans to expand its use of passive UHF RFID tags on apparel to home goods, some hardware and automotive as well as some entertainment products and toys. In this session, you will hear why the retailer has expanded its RFID program, why it chose these specific categories...
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Matt’s Walmart career began in 2001 and held several roles; Store Operations, Supply Chain, and Central Operations-where in 2018 was recognized as a top 50 inventor for Walmart with 6 US Patents and several pending approvals. Recently Matt lead Product work that drove item location and simplification of modulars....
Tuesday, May 17, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Beyond tag compliance, factories and brand owners can derive significant value from RFID tagging mandates. This includes opportunities unlocked by item-level serialization such as claims compliance, grey market tracking, and product authenticity. This session outlines these business opportunities and relevant standards-based tools....
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As Global Standards Director at GS1 US, Jonathan Gregory facilitates collaboration among trade partners to optimize the use of GS1 Standards in various industries. With a focus on leveraging the RFID technology, Mr. Gregory draws on his 13 years of RFID implementation experience in aerospace and retail industries to help...
Tuesday, May 17, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Your main reason for adopting RFID today might be to comply with retailer mandates, but suppliers should be aware that they can achieve cost savings with RFID. The technology allows them to pick the right items and audit 100 percent of shipments, which enables them to greatly reduce chargebacks. Other...
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Doug Harvel is an RFID consultant with a combination of more than 39 years' experience in healthcare, manufacturing and distribution environments using Manhattan Associates' WMS software, and more than 21 years of working with RFID. If you have any questions please feel free to contact him at doug.harvel@gmail.com.
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Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM
- Room: South Pacific Ballroom
Join your colleagues for an informal gathering with drinks and hors d'oeuvres in the RFID Journal LIVE! exhibit hall. You will have the chance to learn about exciting technology solutions for your organization from leading vendors and industry experts....
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RFID /IoT in Warehouse and Inventory Management
