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Standardisation in RFID

Standardisation in RFID. Alfio Grasso Deputy Director, Auto-ID Lab, Adelaide General Manager, RFID Automation. Overview. EPCglobal Standards Development Process Workgroups Technical Standards Hardware Action Group Software Action Group Standard’s Documents ISO Standards 18000-1 to -7

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Standardisation in RFID

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  1. Standardisation in RFID Alfio Grasso Deputy Director, Auto-ID Lab, Adelaide General Manager, RFID Automation AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  2. Overview • EPCglobal • Standards Development Process • Workgroups • Technical Standards • Hardware Action Group • Software Action Group • Standard’s Documents • ISO Standards • 18000-1 to -7 • Others • Regulatory Standards • FCC, ETSI, Australian 4W RFID licence AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  3. EPCglobal Standards Development Process AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  4. EPCglobal structure AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  5. Membership May 2005 AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  6. Working Groups • Business Steering Committee (BSC) • Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) • Healthcare and Life Sciences (HLS) • Transport and Logistics (TLS) • Technical Steering Committee (TSC) • Hardware Action Group (HAG) • Software Action Group (SAG) AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  7. Standards Development Process AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  8. EPCglobal Workgroups AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  9. Fast Moving Consumer Goods AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  10. FMCG – Working Groups • Data Exchange • European Adoption Programme (EAP) • Pilot and Implementation (P&I) • Reusable Transport Items (RTI) • Strategic Planning • Tag and Inlay Standards • Asian Adoption Program (AAP) AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  11. DE - Charter • The objective of this group is to begin to begin identifying the EXCEPTIONS to the simple Ship and Receive process. These exceptions will be the foundation for the track and trace business process models. The charter of this group will be to explore and document exception processes and defining requirements needed of RFID technology to meet the objective of streamlining the resolution of these processes. • This group will also be tasked with identifying any business process hurdles that come to light as a result of their business process definitions, adding some detail and consideration around these issues and then passing them on to the Pilot & Implementation Workgroup for final resolution and documentation. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  12. DE - Deliverables • Business Process Document • Identifying the EXCEPTIONS to the SHIP and RECEIVE Process, the pain points that are a result of these exceptions, and the requirements of RFID technology to streamline the resolution of these exceptions. • List of Business Process hurdles that need further investigation and thought. • These should contain detailed descriptions of the issues as well as any proposed process resolutions (not technology) or technology requirements. • A summary of the issues/resolutions should be forwarded to the Pilot & implementation group for final resolution/documentation. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  13. EAP - Charter • To help European business to extract maximum business benefit from the use of EPCglobal technology as quickly as possible and with minimum problems and without duplicating the work of other EPCglobal or EAN.UCC work groups. • This will be done by • Agreeing and publicising common expectations of how EPCglobal technology will be rolled out in Europe in order to avoid incompatible approaches • Ensuring that European views related to EPCglobal are clearly represented to EPCglobal and EAN.UCC standards and policy groups. • Enabling EAP members to exchange information to assist in the practical implementation and justification of RFID and EPCglobal technology within Europe. • Lobbying and communicating with relevant organisations including industry and consumer groups, government and other regulatory authorities. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  14. EAP - Deliverables • Technical Implementation • Business Processes • Radio Regulations • Business Case • Health and Safety • Privacy • Environmental Regulations AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  15. P&I Charter • The objective of the Pilot and Implementation Working Group is to provide end-user companies with practical and timely information needed as they prepare for RFID pilot and implementation projects. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  16. P&I Deliverables • First Set: • Implementation Guidelines • A five-phase EPC adoption framework with implementation guidelines and lessons learned. • The five phases are Investigate, Experiment, Trial, Pilot and Deploy. • Share Mechanism • Agreement by End Users to share certain levels of information and process to elicit information AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  17. P&I Deliverables Cont • Second Set: • Vendor Profiles • A list of EPC/RFID solution providers with expertise on hardware, software or services. The vendor list will be segmented with brief description to help End User companies find the services they need • Cost/Benefit Tutorial • A list of cost variables companies should consider as they implement RFID projects. Designed like a checklist, this cost list will enable companies to select the cost variables applicable to their specific occasions or site conditions • Company Work Plan Template • A work plan template to illustrate key activities in every adoption phase AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  18. P&I Deliverables Cont • Third Set: • Practice Briefing • Summarized technical white papers to help explain specific implementation issues • KPI Directory • Listing of industry-accepted measurements AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  19. RTI - Charter • The overall aim of the WG is to ensure EPC tagging will support the efficient management of RTIs across the supply chain and provide clear links with product tracking requirements associated with the movements of assets. • A number of the objectives are linked to on-going work with other EPCglobal WGs. • Wherever possible dialogue will be established with those WGs to ensure consistency of approach and shared learning. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  20. RTI - Scope • Defining the concept of Returnable Transport Item • Ensure all possible equipment types relevant to the Consumer Goods Sector are included in the WG scope • Confirm and validate existing GS1 standards for RTI codification and the relevant EDI messaging schemas underpinning the efficient management of equipment and product flows • GRAI /GIAIValidate the existing code numbering standards for identifying returnable assets and components are sufficient to meet the needs of efficient asset management • EDI messaging for RTI management • Review and validate existing proposals for RTI (and product) tracking. This will build on from the prior work of EAN member organizations and International Council for RTI (IC-RTI). AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  21. RTI – Scope Cont • Converting to EPC tagging • Validate that Tag Data Standard V1.1 meets the requirements for RTI tagging and is consistent with existing GS1 standards, above. • Asset & Product Tracking • Determine business guidelines for the synchronised tracking of assets (GRAI) alongside of products (SSCC). • This may include: • Development of requirements for the possible encoding of GRAI and SSCC into a single tag. • Alternative use of separate asset and unit load tags for tracking purposes AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  22. RTI – Scope Cont • Non-unique coding • Develop guidelines for the use of identical tags for a single RTI (e.g. returnable plastic crate, RPC), designed to enhance readability. • EPC Data Exchange • Propose amendments to existing EPC data exchange schemas to include the tracking of RTIs as an optional, but integral part of overall EPC data exchange for key supply chain processes • Future RTI tagging requirements • Develop user requirements for tag functionality specific to the future needs of RTI applications (e.g. read/write, temperature and trauma sensing) AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  23. RTI - Deliverables • Guidelines: • EPC application for the management of RTIs and product tracking AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  24. SP - Charter • Ensure that the EPCglobal Strategic Work Plan is aligned with End User business priorities • Provide collaborative, focused interaction between EPCglobal End Users and EPCglobal on the work and priorities of the overall Action Groups. • Capture requirements and prioritize the critical path elements needed to support End User implementations of EPC and the EPCglobal Network. • Recommend the Strategic Work Plan priorities to the Business Steering Committee • Provide visibility into the prioritization and Work Plan process • Facilitate a process to assess the delivery of EPCglobal Strategic Work Plan elements and evaluate the effect of changes AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  25. SP - Deliverables • EPCglobal Strategic Work Plan that illustrates critical path Network elements. • Objectives/Requirements • Prioritization • Scope, Schedule, Resources, etc…. • Work Plan Change Management process • Process to facilitate communication to and from EPCglobal End-User community and workgroups • Regular meetings with the Business Steering Committee to present results and status of Strategic Work Plan • Miscellaneous research and deliverables requested by the Business Steering Committee • Glossary of terms AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  26. T&I - Charter • The objective of this WG is to create a Tag and Label Standard specification to enable silicon RFID chip, inlay, tag, RFID printer, and RFID applicator manufacturers to standardize their product offerings to meet the end user requirements described in the RFID Usability Requirements. • The goal of the Working Group is to complete the necessary documentation for the Tag and Label specification to conform to EPCglobal requirements. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  27. T&I Key Objectives • Deliver a specification for standard label sizes. • Review of RFID Usability document. • Review existing label standards EAN/UCC, GSMP EPCTDT. • Define user requirements for label sizes. • Make recommendation for standardize sizes. • Develop standard label size specification. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  28. T&I Key Objectives Cont • Deliver a specification for standard Inlay locations. • Define no print areas.Determine if a no print area is possible, if it is, define the most acceptable location for the user community and create a specification. • Printer/reader Applicator requirements.Determine the Printer/Reader and applicator antenna location requirements in combination with 1.1 above. If an optimum location can be determined, seek consensus and publish a specification. • Maximum Height of inlay in print areas. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  29. T&I Key Objectives Cont • Maximum Height for no print areas. • Standardize inlay sizes. • Other topics TBD • Additional Topics TBD…. Some may be too proprietary to standardize. • Chip pad formats • Chips sizes • Strap designs • Antenna design requirement for chips, i.e. Capacitance and resistance, etc. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  30. T&I Key Objectives Cont • Identify the process and format for adding future tag and labels standards as new requirements occur. • Review the possible requirements for tag and labels standards in other industry sectors apart from Retail/CPG that may potentially become users of EPC technology. • Develop a process for adoption of new inlay and label standards. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  31. T&I Key Objectives Cont • Environment and Safety issues of tag design and disposal. • Review the possible requirements for tag and labels with corrugated manufacturers for control of waste products in recycling of paper • Quantify and make recommendations on material usage and effect to the environment. • Evaluate existing packaging standards and label requirements for use of heavy metals such as copper, aluminium and silver. (used in antenna fabrication) • Other medical and safety issues regarding tag and inlay materials for child safety, toxicity, etc. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  32. T&I - Deliverables • Tag and Label Standard V 1.0 document • Appendix to describe guidelines • Appendix for process & template of future scheme requirements. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  33. AAP - Charter • To help Asian business to extract maximum business benefit from the use of EPCglobal technology as quickly as possible with minimum problems and without duplicating the work of other EPCglobal or EAN.UCC work groups. • This will be done by: • Obtain agreement on standards adoption by EPCglobal members in the region and publicize common expectations of how EPCglobal technology will be implemented in Asia in order to avoid conflicting approaches • Ensure that Asian views related to EPCglobal and user requirements in the region are clearly represented to EPCglobal and EAN.UCC standards and policy groups. • Enable AAP members to exchange information to assist in the practical implementation and justification of RFID and EPCglobal technology within Asia. • Communicate with relevant organizations including industry and consumer groups, government and other regulatory authorities. • Attract adoption of EPCglobal standards from key entities in the region. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  34. AAP - Deliverables • Four meetings per annum • including presentations, demonstrations and information exchange for AAP participants. • A clear statement of a common approach to EPCglobal roll out in Asia which covers: • Technical Implementation • Business Processes • Radio Regulations • Privacy AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  35. Healthcare and Life Sciences AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  36. HLS – Working Groups • Strategy • Policy • Process • Information • Technology • Research AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  37. Strategy – Charter/Objectives • Develop and manage the execution of a Strategic Work Plan, designed to coordinate and prioritize the activities of Work Groups within the HLS BAG. • Provide specific input to EPCglobal Technical and Business Action Groups, and other standards-setting bodies, as appropriate, regarding the requirements for • standards, policies, and agreements • between and among trading partners and regulatory bodies • in the extended healthcare and life sciences supply chains • as related to the application and use of RFID technology in general, and the EPCglobal Network, • specifically, to track, trace and authenticate articles of commerce. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  38. Strategy Charter Cont • The development of specific Use Cases, and Scenarios, which describe • (i) the route traversed by articles of commerce and • (ii) business interactions involved at each node of the supply chain, • focused initially on compliance with international laws and regulations, State pedigree laws and US FDA guidelines AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  39. Strategy Charter Cont • The development of specific Use Cases, and Scenarios, which describe • (i) the route traversed by articles of commerce and • (ii) business interactions involved at each node of the supply chain, • focused on elements that may include • enhancing supply chain efficiencies, • improving care provider efficiencies and effectiveness, and • enhancing the patient/consumer experience, compliance, and safe usage. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  40. Strategy - Deliverables • Prioritized list of Use Cases and Scenarios, accompanied by detailed recommendations • A Strategic Work Plan that includes the following: • Objectives/Requirements • Priorities • Deliverables • Scope, Schedule/Timeline, Resources, etc…. • Work Plan Change Management process AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  41. Policy – Charter/Objectives • The objective of the HLS Policy workgroup is to • promote the adoption of RFID and EPC technology • within the healthcare supply chain • by developing opportunities for the enabling regulations, guidelines and mandates • to be enacted, promoted or enforced through existing industry channels of communication and bodies of influence. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  42. Policy - Deliverables • Detailed, well-documented reports identifying which areas of regulatory compliance, public policy, privacy, security, patient and consumer education, and business policy • A Policy Work Plan that includes the following: • Objectives/Requirements • Priorities • Deliverables • Scope, Schedule/Timeline, Resources, etc…. • Work Plan Change Management process AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  43. Process – Charter/Objectives • Develop the business processes that will outline the key EPCglobal HLS BAG use cases and define the underlying process descriptions • Development of specific Use Cases • The scope of the Use Case includes all nodes beginning at the point of Pharmaceutical Packaging and ending at the decommissioning at the Hospital or Retail Pharmacy. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  44. Process - Deliverables • Detailed RFID enabled supply chain Use Cases and Scenarios, Process description, flows and information maps • A Process Work Plan that includes the following: • Objectives/Requirements • Priorities • Deliverables • Scope, Schedule/Timeline, Resources, etc…. • Work Plan Change Management process AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  45. Information – Charter/Objectives • The Objective of the HLS Information WG (IWG) is to recommend information business requirements and related process for the Healthcare and Life Sciences supply chain for use cases. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  46. Information - Deliverables • Documents describing • Information Access API Specification. • Numbering Systems. • Data Retention. • Data Synchronization and Data Validation • Data Ownership, Visibility, and Sharing. • Data Security and Privacy • EPC Number Assignment AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  47. Technology Charter/Objectives • The objective of the Technology Working Group (WG) is to serve as a technical resource to the other work groups inside the HLS Business Action Group. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  48. Technology - Deliverables • Prioritized list of Use Cases and Scenarios, accompanied by detailed recommendations for action by EPCglobal Technical and Business Action Groups regarding development of appropriate Technology. • A Technology Work Plan that includes the following: • Objectives/Requirements • Priorities • Deliverables • Scope, Schedule/Timeline, Resources, etc…. • Work Plan Change Management process AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  49. Research – Charter/Objectives • Develop requirements for further research as defined and prioritized by the Healthcare and Life Sciences Business Action Group Strategic Planning Working Group. • Review and summarize the existing research on the effect of RF on products, humans, and the environment. • Survey the major stakeholders in pharmaceutical applications of RFID technology on the research they have performed, the areas in which research is continuing, and their willingness to share results. • Coordinate with academic RFID thought leaders to assess the state of the art in RFID research, including MIT, Michigan State, and the University of Adelaide, Australia. • Examine and summarize research on the effect of Cold Chain on RFID technology. • Review research concerning the effect of sterilization procedures on tag performance. • Determine plausible scenarios and timelines for sensor technology development. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

  50. Research - Deliverables • Annotated survey results showing RFID industry research snapshot. • Backgrounder document on the state of the art in RFID research. • Gap assessment of critical research not yet done or not yet publicly available. • Documents summarizing public use cases on the effect of RF on product, humans, and the environment. Special consideration will be given to the effect of RFID on liquids and biologics. • Summary documents on the implications of using RFID in Cold Chain and Sterilization environments, again based on use cases in the public domain. AutoLogistics & SCM 2005

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