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CONFIDENTIAL © Harland Simon plc
RFID Procurement Parcel Tracking
Declan Begley Andrew James
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Harland Simon - Company
Since 1915, circa.70 employees, UK / USA / UAE offices
Customer base worldwide
RFID location tracking projects underway NHS, Sainsbury’s,
Specialists in delivery of technology solutions
Systems Integration & Software Development Expertise
Experienced project management – Prince2
Market leading innovation – ‘can do’ attitude
Certified engineers support worldwide applications
A Quality Company certified to ISO 9001
Provide 24/7, Support Services,
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History of RFID
The concept was first used in I.F.F. during the World War II, where it was used to identify aircraft as Friend or Foe.
First true passive RFID tags demonstrated in 1971 to New York port authority as a possible method of collecting tolls.
The plan presented to investors in 1969 showed potential uses as
•automatic toll system or electronic license plate, •electronic manifest, •banking (electronic check book, electronic credit card),
• security (personnel identification, surveillance),•medical (identification, patient history)
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Why use RFID?
Advantages over barcodes,
No need for line of sight.
Doesn’t require human interaction.
Multiple consecutive reads.
Not human readable.
Programmable – can be reused.
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Fast, accurate data available to all. Up to date resource location information. Improved customer experience (Wards). Better control over inventory. Accurate picture of actual ward usage. Shrinkage control. Enable forward planning. Prevent Over ordering.
Why track items for Procurement dept.?
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Readers
Passive RF labels/tags
Encased in rubber
Hard cased polymer
On-metal
Self adhesive
Passive readers need power Doorways Choke points or mobile Range 10m+ (handheld 1~2m) Low tag cost Disposable
Applications Patient Assets – track n trace Documents
Passive RFID
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How it works…
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GS1 – Better, smarter procurement
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How it works…PHASE 2
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Getting Started
Discovery software
10,000 printed tags.
Xportal reader for holding area
4 handhelds for delivery recording
Implementation and commissioning
Service and Support
Other costs
Web server provision within Addenbrookes
£36,740
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Phase 2
Additional Xportal.
Interface to GS1 shipping information.
Updates to web pages.
£12,200
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It doesn’t stop at Procurement…..
What Where Why How
Patient/staff safety MaternityLone workerWandering – Dementia, Psychiatric
Patient safety & securityInsurance /risk managementPatient Route
RF Active/PassiveIR
Asset Management
Medical equipment libraryPallet and Tote BoxesTransport Cages
Efficiency improvementTime savingsImprove utilisation.
RF Active/Passive
Document tracking
Medical RecordsLibrary books
Save staff timeAvoid lost recordsAudit trail
RF Passive
Condition monitoring
TemperatureHumidityFridges
Statutory requirement RF Active
Infection Control Hand hygiene Patient/staff safety RF Active/PassiveIR
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“By tracking money bundles using RFID, we’ve added features to our existing control and graphics systems that not only help the host and contestants play the game, but also help make the game a lot faster and even more engaging for the viewer at home."
Mark Wass, Technical Manager, The Million Pound Drop
Passive RFID – Million Pound Drop
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Why Harland Simon
Depth of experience in many fields
Design - Select right technology.- Understand limitations.- Interfacing skill set.
Partnerships with many equipment manufacturers so we pick the solution that is right for you
Implementation and commissioning
Service and Support (24hr)
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