RFID JOURNAL LIVE! 2023

MAY 9 – 11, 2023
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

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Tuesday, May 09, 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

  • Room: W311-EFGH
Welcome and opening remarks....
Speaker(s)
Debbie Hughes
Senior Editorial Director, Events
RFID Journal

Debbie Hughes is the Senior Editorial Director, Events at RFID Journal, the world's leading source of RFID news and information. RFID Journal was launched on March 1, 2002, as the world's first independent media company devoted solely to radio frequency identification and its many business applications. Today, RFID Journal is,...

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Tuesday, May 09, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Room: W311-EFGH
Quick-service restaurant (QSR) market leader, McDonald’s, and their supplier, Golden State Foods, have teamed up to use RFID-enabled technology for enhanced visibility and improved operational flow of the supply chain into restaurants. Dr. Bill Hardgrave, President of the University of Memphis will moderate a panel of experts including Bob Vasilisin... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Dr.  Bill Hardgrave
President
University of Memphis

Dr. Bill Hardgrave currently serves as President of the University of Memphis. He previously worked at Auburn University, serving as Senior Vice President / Provost and as Dean of the Harbert College of Business. In 2005, Hardgrave founded the RFID Lab/Research Center which became the world’s leading center for...

Bob Vasilisin Jr.
Director Field Supply Chain
McDonald's Corporation

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Guilda Javaheri
Chief Technology Officer
Golden State Foods

Golden State Foods Guilda Javaheri is the Chief Technology Officer for Golden State Foods (GSF), one of the largest diversified global suppliers to the food service industry. Guilda guides GSF’s overall strategy in emerging technologies including IoT, artificial intelligence, digital platforms and data driven solutions. As a prior co-chair...

Justin Patton
Director, RFID Lab
Auburn University

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...

Sue Fangmann
Director, US Supply Chain
McDonald's Corporation

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Tuesday, May 09, 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

  • Room: W311-EFGH
United Parcel Service (UPS), a multinational shipping and receiving and supply chain management company, is in the process of rolling out their Smart Package, Smart Facility (SPSF) initiative. The firm is deploying  SPSF technology into 100 buildings in its network. Learn how the firm is enhancing customer experience while improving... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Darryl Forbes
VP of Engineering, UPS Package Process Mgmt.
UPS

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Jeff Radaker
IOT Programming, UPS Advanced Technology Group
UPS

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Jeff Walp
Director of IOT R&D, UPS Advanced Technology Group
UPS

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Jon Bell
Strategic Innovation, Advanced Technology Group (ATG)
UPS

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Zachary Reichard
IOT Project Management, UPS Package Process Mgmt.
UPS

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Tuesday, May 09, 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Room: W311-EFGH
Corey Cook, Chief of Lockheed Martin Advanced Technologies Concepts for Logistics and Sustainment at Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Orlando will share the innovative next generation asset tracking technologies that are helping spearhead the digital transformation revolution at Lockheed Martin, the DoD, and commercial industry.  Learn how the firm overcame... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Corey Cook
Chief of Lockheed Martin Advanced Technologies Concepts for Logistics and Sustainment, RMS Orlando
Lockheed Martin

Corey Cook serves as Chief of Lockheed Martin Advanced Technologies Concepts for logistics and sustainment, located at Lockheed’s Global Center for Innovation in Orlando, Florida. Corey is focused on multi-team program implementation, strategic planning; technology innovation, integration, business development, investment, cross-corporate business initiatives, and fostering strategic partnerships. Prior to his...

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Thursday, May 11, 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM

    This event is complimentary and open to members and non-members. In a rapidly changing world, the supply chain and workforce have never been more in need of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies.  Designed to foster collaboration among industry professionals, this event allows attendees to network with their peers, participate... ...read more...
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    Thursday, May 11, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

    • Room: Expo Hall C, Award Theater (#441)
    Speaker(s)
    Beth Riggio
    Vice President, Product Management
    AmerisourceBergen

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    Dustin Roller
    VP Innovation Product Development
    AmerisourceBergen

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    Juan Simán
    Project Engineer
    Siman Group

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