ipm asset solutions: where innovation meets experience
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IPM Asset Solutions:Where Innovation Meets Experience
Imbedded Technology
Analogous to an Electronic Bar Code But No Line of Sight Requirement
Data Can Be Encrypted
What is RFID?What is RFID?What is RFID?What is RFID?
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For a passive RFID system, the reader ‘zaps’ the
chip with a radio wave…
…and the chip replies with its data.
What is RFID?What is RFID?What is RFID?What is RFID?
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On an active system, the chip always
chirps with its information to whatever
reader is within read range.
What is RFID?What is RFID?What is RFID?What is RFID?
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What is a Portal?What is a Portal?What is a Portal?What is a Portal?
A portal is a stationary reader that tracks the movement of assets.
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RFID Tag Identifies the Individual Item
Will Store Custom Data
Readers Can Be Embedded In or On Any Device Within Range of the Tag – Line of Sight is Not Required
Reprogrammable
Advantages of RFIDAdvantages of RFIDAdvantages of RFIDAdvantages of RFID
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Advantages of RFIDAdvantages of RFIDAdvantages of RFIDAdvantages of RFID
Provides for Accurate Asset Management
Provides for Timely Supply Chain
Management
Reduces Cost of Performing Inventory
Applies in all Areas Where Tracking is
Needed
Captures All Necessary Data
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RFID & Asset ManagementRFID & Asset ManagementRFID & Asset ManagementRFID & Asset Management
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Asset Management = Data Elements A “data element” is any item that is tracked,
from a fixed asset to saleable inventory.
Track end-to-end management of an asset
Automation of Data Tracking Auto-discovery tools
Ability to detect “static” information, which reduces the risk of human error
Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
RFID & Supply Chain ManagementRFID & Supply Chain ManagementRFID & Supply Chain ManagementRFID & Supply Chain Management
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Used in Association with Auto-discovery Tools –Tools used to discover, map, monitor, and manage network connected devises
Bridges the Gaps Manual data becomes “static”
Turns manual collection into data that can be gathered electronically
Creates Accuracy Data always stays the same
Reduces human errors
RFID as an Inventory Control Tool
Guards Against Theft / Loss
Saves Time and Labor During Inventory Process
RFID as a Supply Chain Management Tool
“Just-in-Time” Inventory Solution
Closing Loop Between Your Customers and Vendors
RFID & Supply Chain ManagementRFID & Supply Chain ManagementRFID & Supply Chain ManagementRFID & Supply Chain Management
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SALEABLE ASSETS
RFID tagging of saleable assets allows: A more accurate
inventory. Loss reduction. More efficient Supply
Change Management
FIXED ASSETS
RFID tagging of fixed assets allows:
Personnel to locate equipment faster.
Personnel to determine where assets are in relation to where they are supposed to be.
Benefits of RFIDBenefits of RFIDBenefits of RFIDBenefits of RFID
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RFID MythsRFID MythsRFID MythsRFID Myths
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The Tag Has No Useful Information On It
The information is stored in a secure database.
The only thing that another reader can scan is a useless number.
RFID MythsRFID MythsRFID MythsRFID Myths
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If you use a credit card or a frequent shopper’s card, they already know what you buy.
Sending someone with a portable reader out to follow you around is expensive and inefficient.
If someone does scan the contents of your bag, the information obtained is useless.
Someone Can Scan The Products In Your Bag And Build A Marketing File For You
RFID MythsRFID MythsRFID MythsRFID Myths
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People Can Use The RFID Tag In My Kids School ID To Aid In Stalking
Stalkers can’t afford enough portals any more than the government can.
Portable readers don’t have enough read range to be of any use.
The tag has no useful information on it.
RFID MythsRFID MythsRFID MythsRFID Myths
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Thieves Can Easily Scan The Tag In My Credit Card And Steal My Money
They have to make contact. Having the number isn’t really enough. They need the
code on the back, or the PIN if it’s an ATM card which is very difficult to obtain.
Many cards are already protected against fraud. We recognize that skimming is possible, but feel the risk
has been greatly exaggerated.
Questions?Questions?Questions?Questions?
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Craig SadlerChief Technology Officer
[email protected] – (817) 807-2988
If you have questions please contact:
Sheila McIlnayChief Executive Officer
[email protected] – (713) 562-2374
Steve YoungChief Operating Officer
[email protected] – (281) 844-1259
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Corporate Headquarters:9525 Katy Freeway, Suite 435
Houston, TX 77024Phone – (713) 973-7400
Regional Office:5601 Bridge Street, Suite 300
Fort Worth, TX 76112Phone – (817) 807-3097
(877) 4 EZ-RFID
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