Now is the time to prepare yourself, your business and its trading partners.
Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) is one of the fastest growing technologies in the world today. Its applications are infinite and if you don't have a handle on what it is then you need to attend this important course.
Job applicants who have a working knowledge of RFID will have a distinct advantage in the employment market.
To provide an understanding of RFID technology, a series of short courses in RFID technology is being held by APICS , in various States, over the next few months.
This 3.5 hour course will provide an introduction to the technology everyone is talking about in an informative and educational environment.
Course Structure
The Technology
* Gain an understanding of what RFID is and the realities of the technology.
* What are the applications & benefits of RFID?
* Learn about active versus passive tags, low frequency to microwave and compliance issues.
RFID and Existing Systems.
* Compare RFID systems against alternatives such as barcode based systems.
* Will RFID technology make barcodes obsolete?
* Can RFID be integrated into existing systems?
* Standard or proprietary RFID systems and solutions.
The Future
* Where we are today and where we are heading with RFID?
* A look at the limitations of today's RFID technology and how it affects applications.
* RFID - mature enough, right time to implement, what is the future?
Deployment & Implementation Considerations
* Learn from case studies that show existing applications in different industries.
* Look at financially viable solutions with return on investment in mind.
* Where should you start with RFID?
Venues, dates, and times for each State are as follows:
New South Wales
Date: 13 October 2005 ; 9.00am to 12.30pm.
Venue: The Business Centre, Parramatta.
Further details: 02 9891 1411.
Victoria
Date: 10 November 2005; 9.30am to 1.00pm.
Venue: Corporate Suites, Holmesglen Conference Centre.
Further details: 03 9328 4477.
Queensland
Date: 6 October 2005; 9.00am to 12.30pm.
Venue: CMI Solutions, Eight Mile Plains.
Further details: 07 3282 8393.
Western Australia
Date: 20 October 2005; 9.00am to 12.30pm.
Venue: State Tennis Centre, Burswood.
Further details: 08 9322 1444.