RFID session a primer in the next major technology to change business since the Internet

Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID) will eventually change the way every facet of business is conducted, and manufacturers and parts suppliers need to be ready in order to compete in the future. For this reason, experts in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) are assembling in Dayton on November 3, 2004 to present the Mechanics of RFID, an intensive, full-day workshop geared for manufacturers and suppliers to meet customer RFID mandates and to focus on RFID as a productivity tool in manufacturing and distribution operations.

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH (PRWEB) September 9, 2004 -- Radio Frequency Identification Technology (RFID) will eventually change the way every facet of business is conducted, and Ohios manufacturers and parts suppliers need to be ready in order to compete in the future. For this reason, experts in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) are assembling in Dayton on November 3, 2004 to present the Mechanics of RFID, an intensive, full-day workshop geared for manufacturers and suppliers to meet customer RFID mandates and to focus on RFID as a productivity tool in manufacturing and distribution operations.

Productivity by RFID of Shaker Heights, Ohio, a leading RFID system consultant and the host and producer of the Mechanics of RFID workshop series, invites manufacturers, suppliers and distributors to attend.

RFIDs capabilities make it the productivity tool of the present and future for both manufacturing and distribution," said Rob Steinberg, President of Productivity by RFID. Today, the U.S. Department of Defense, Wal-Mart, Target and Albertsons are mandating RFID in their supply chains and the FDA is strongly urging its use to combat counterfeit pharmaceuticals. Tomorrow, RFID will become the operating norm for manufacturers and distributors in every supply chain. This workshop is designed for Southern Ohio business leaders who want to know how to plan, deploy and profit from RFID solutions before their competition does or before their customer mandates it."

Steinberg said that the Dayton workshop is geared toward OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s and suppliers in the Defense, Aerospace and Automotive industries, and for professionals in Aircraft Systems and Parts, Injection Molding, Assembly, Machining, Die Casting, Warehousing and Logistics.

The event is designed for executive management, operations and information technology professionals interested in improving the productivity of their Manufacturing and Distribution operations through the use of RFID technology. The workshop will cover tags, readers and software of both Active and Passive RFID technology, the cost of RFID, and the applications that achieve Return On Investment. The workshop will also cover how to build a business case for RFID deployment and stages of the deployment process.

Presentations and demonstrations at the workshop will be delivered by leading RFID technology providers, including: Alien Technology, Avery Dennison, LXE, Matrics, Productivity by RFID, RedPrairie, RF Code, X-ident and Zebra Technologies. A featured speaker, Ed Coyle, Chief Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) of the Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) Office of The Department of Defense will also explain why it has mandated the use of both Active and Passive RFID.

Local organizations presenting include; Mark Reboulet, Air Force AIT Program Manager, and Eric Rust, CDO Technologies Operations Manager and RFID Program Manager.

Mechanics of RFID

November 3, 2004 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Holiday Inn - Dayton Mall

I-75 & RTE 725

31 Prestige Plaza Dr

Miamisburg, OH 45342

Space is limited - register online at www.mechanicsofrfid.com or by phone -- (216) 283-1020

Complete information concerning the event - including the workshop agenda, presentation outlines, speaker biographies and registration information - is available online at www.mechanicsofrfid.com The website also contains useful links to tutorials and case studies on effective RFID implementation. Those interested in attending can register via credit card payment online, or by phone.

Cost for the workshop is $545 for individuals who register by October 20th. Group discounts for multiple attendees from the same company are also available.

This workshop is sponsored by local organizations, TechSolve Inc. and CityWide Development Corporation.

About RFID:

Radio Frequency Identification is a set of wireless technologies using radio waves to transmit information between a silicon chip and a reader. RFID tags can signal their presence, their unique identity, their location and other user-defined information. Objects tagged with RFID can be tracked, sorted, inventoried, picked, distributed and assembled faster and easier than ever before. Information stored on the tags can even replace paper documents.

About Productivity by RFID:

The mission of Productivity by RFID is to harness the power of RFID to improve productivity and quality in manufacturing and distribution. Productivity by RFID is a RFID system integration, consulting and education company. Productivity by RFID designs and deploys turnkey RFID systems for process improvement, and 'smart products using RFID as on-product information. Productivity by RFID maintains a web site at: www.productivitybyrfid.com

About TechSolve Inc.:

Cincinnati-based TechSolve implements Supplier Development, Lean Manufacturing and Machining Process Solutions that help companies worldwide increase profits and productivity on the factory floor and in the front office. More information is available on the Internet at www.TechSolve.org

About CityWide Development Corporation:

CityWide Development Corporation is a private, nonprofit development firm which offers a full range of services including financing for economic development, venture capital, site location, financial analysis, and federal and state financial assistance. Our mission is to provide leadership in creating and implementing strategies that address the regions need for economic growth. More information is available on the Internet at www.citywidedev.com

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