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GS1 EPC/RFID Technology Group Launch 9 November 2006. GS1 EPC/RFID Technology Group Welcome Maria Palazzolo CEO GS1. EAN and UCC is now GS1 A single Global Organisation incorporating EPCglobal and GDSN Inc ( Global Data Synchronisation Network)
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GS1 EPC/RFID Technology Group Welcome Maria PalazzoloCEO GS1
EAN and UCC is now GS1 • A single Global Organisation incorporating • EPCglobal • and • GDSN Inc ( Global Data Synchronisation Network) • All GS1 Member Organisations are the Sole Agents of the EPCglobal Standards in their territory • GS1 Australia administers the EPC standard in Australia
The GS1 Vision for EPC/RFID • EPCglobal leads the development of industry driven standards for the Electronic Product Code (EPC) to support the use of RFID in today’s fast moving information rich, trading networks. • Our Goal is to increase the visibility and efficiency throughout the supply chain and ensure high quality information flow between companies and their trading partners
Global standards for automatic identification Rapid and accurate item, asset or location identification Global standards for electronic business messaging Rapid, efficient & accurate business data exchange The environment for global data synchronisation Standardised, reliable data for effective business transactions Global standards for RFID-based identification More accurate, immediate and cost effective visibility of information GS1: a diversified portfolio • GS1 has a full portfolio of products and solutions
The Opportunity……. • Real benefits of EPC/RFID will come from business process improvement opportunities which can only be realised through effective collaboration with industry • GS1 provides the global standards and wants to support Australian Industries and solution providers to ensure cost effective industry adoption of EPC/RFID
In summary… • EPCglobal evolving effectively to meet expanding membership • Core work continues its rapid progress but…….it’s about the “solutions” not “technology” • Incredible commitment/drive within the EPCglobal community • Closer integration of activity across GS1 • Clear change over last 12 months as organizations have • Started to move from preparation to implementation • Started to really understand potential to transform their competitiveness
EPC/RFID Technology GroupWhat can we learn from overseas?Bill McLeer EPCglobal US
Agenda • EPCglobal and GS1 • EPCglobal organisation & standards development • Technology group – our vision • International Activities • Australian Activities • Member information • Member only website • GS1 website • RFID Cookbook • Results from Questionnaire • Way Forward - Technology Group – your vision
EPCglobal Organisation & standardsFiona Wilson GM Standards GS1
The Purpose of EPCglobal • Take a global leadership role in developing and promoting multi-industry, user driven standards for collaborative commerce and supply chain management utilising EPC • User driven organisation delivering added value to our customers and stakeholders through our activities • Drive the global, multi-industry adoption of EPC
EPCglobal Standards Development Business Requirements – BAGs and JAGs Industry Discussion Groups Standards Ratified EPCglobal Board (check against user requirements) Technical Action Groups – Standards HAG & SAG
Technology Group – Our Vision • Involvement in National Pilots • Review and input into International Standards • Research & Development • Information sharing • Case studies • EPCglobal working group • Key learnings • White paper • Networking • Business Case development/input • Support & collaborate with end user community • Education
EPCglobal Local Groups GS1 Australia EPCglobal EPC/RFID AdvisoryGroup Business User Group Technology Group • EPCglobal Bus Dev • Pilots • Public Policy • Business Case • Case studies • EPCglobal Stds Dev • Pilots • R&D • Auto-ID Labs • Case studies Business Action Group - TLS Work Groups
EPCglobal International ActivitiesFiona Wilson GM Standards GS1
International Activities • Currently between 50 – 60 active working groups • Discussion Groups • Chemical • Defence • Aerospace • Automotive • Consumer Electronics • Industry Action Groups • Retail Supply Chain • FMCG • Apparel, Fashion & Footwear • Health & Life Sciences • Transport & Logistics
International Activities • Joint Requirements Groups • Strategy • Tag Data • Data Exchange • Item Level Tagging • Sensors & Batteries • RTI • Technical Action Groups • HAG • SAG • Regional Adoption Programs
International Activities • Over 1,000 EPC members globally • Asia Pacific second in number of members regionally • Most of the major International retailers in FMCG involved • Around 10 industry sectors currently engaged • Large library of information surfacing as a result of pilots & implementations • Many of the major early adopters now moving past initial installations
EPC/RFID – Local Initiatives • National Demonstrator Project • Consortium of 13 members • Pilot EPCglobal network - manufacturer to retailer • Pilots • Patties / Montagues - tracking inventory • Others identified • ACMA / GS1 licence: 4 Watt scientific licence (920-926Mhz) • Privacy Code of Practice • Involvement in GS1 EPCglobal Working Groups • Website • Sharepoint portal with Standards Updates
Australia EPC/RFID Technology GroupQuestionnaire Results
Technology Group – Our Vision • Involvement in National Pilots • Review and input into International Standards • Research & Development • Information sharing • Case studies • EPCglobal working group • Key learnings • White paper • Networking • Business Case development/input • Support & collaborate with end user community • Education
Technology Group – Your Vision • What activities do you see the group doing? • What structure should the group adopt? • How frequently should the group meet? • Where should the group meet?