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Radio Frequency Identification in Your Future
Program Code:
I-7
Date:
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Time:
1:45 PM to 3:00 PM
EST
SPEAKER
:
Jack Cook,
CFPIM, CSCP, Associate Professor,
Rochester Institute of Technology
Dr. Jack Cook is a professor, speaker, author, and consultant. He is an Associate Professor of Operations and Information Systems at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). His areas of expertise include Supply Chain Management, Lean Thinking, Information Systems, Operations Management and Electronic Commerce. Jack's extensive experience teaching and training over the last two decades includes over one hundred conference presentations and numerous journal articles. He has an entertaining and engaging approach and is known for bringing theories to life, resulting in him being honored five teaching awards.
Dr. Cook is a Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) as well as a Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE). He is a CPIM and CSCP certification instructor, and has developed and delivered many seminars and on-site training programs. In addition to extensively consulting and training Lean Six Sigma Green and Black Belts, Dr. Cook developed a Lean Six Sigma x-Belt Certification program specifically designed for non-manufacturers. His education includes a Ph.D. in Business Administration, an MS in Computer Science, an MBA, an MA in Mathematics, and a BS in Computer Science.
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SUBMITTER
:
Chan Stevens,
CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, Manufacturing Consultant,
Cincom Systems
Working his way up the operations food chain for 20+ years, Chan has applied innovative techniques in planning and operations management in a variety of industries. He is currently an ERP consultant for Cincom Systems, where he specializes in bridging the gap between Lean and ERP for complex industries such as A & D.
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Description
Radio frequency identification (RFID) is revolutionalizing asset tracking, inventory management, and supply chain execution; plus, it ultimately is creating new applications for personal use. The potential of RFID to increase visibility and efficiency throughout the supply chain is driving change throughout the system. This presentation examines how RFID will impact grocery store operations as well as how it will change the shopping experience for consumers. Then, the implications for businesses upstream in the supply chain and downstream for consumers will be discussed, including social and environmental ramifications. Lastly, details concerning how to make a business case for implementing RFID will be provided.