RFIDSCM Class Descriptions

RFIDSCM Introduction
This course introduction summarizes the twelve classes and two practice exams for the RFIDSCM certification preparation track.  The twelve classes include Best Practices, Supply Chain Management, Return on Investment, Interrogation Zone Basics, Testing and Troubleshooting, Standards and Regulations, Tag Knowledge, Design Selection, Installation, Site Analysis, RF Physics and RFID Peripherals.  Each class includes a pre and post-assessment knowledge quiz.



RFIDSCM Best Practices
Topics in this class cover best practices related to troubleshooting poor read rates; implementing successful X-Ray reads and best practices for RFID installations. Physical, environmental and host considerations are examined in detail for installation best practices. This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.



RFIDSCM Supply Chain
This class defines the Supply Chain, its components and how they are related. The class defines value from the perspective of the customer and describes how the management of the supply chain delivers value. The importance of integration and the role that RFID technology plays in integrating the components of the supply chain are presented in this Supply Chain Management class.  This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.

RFIDSCM Return of Investment
This class focuses on the important aspect of marrying technology with process improvement in order to realize benefits. This class presents a methodology refered to as the "TAG" process to evaluate and choose candidate RFID pilot projects that maximize return on investment or ROI. This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.

RFIDSCM Read Zone Basics
Topics presented in this class on interrogators, also known as readers, include reader functionality, interrogator components, Input/Output devices, networking, reader types, configuration of interrogator zones, read zones, anti-collision protocols, dense interrogator environment and multiple interrogator installations.  This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.

RFIDSCM Testing and Troubleshooting
This class focuses on troubleshooting techniques used to isolate and repair RFID system issues.  Specific topics include troubleshooting techniques, RFID troubleshooting, RFID read zone troubleshooting and read zone optimization.  This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.

RFIDSCM Standards and Regulations
The Standards and Regulations class discusses standards bodies and the applicable RFID standards.  The presentation focuses on RFID standards bodies, RFID standards, RFID EPCglobal introduction, EPCglobal architecture framework, EPCglobal tagging standards, government regulations, human safety regulations adn RoHS.  This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.

RFIDSCM Tag Knowledge
The Tag Knowledge class delves deep into the interworking of RFID transponders, also known as tags.  This class focuses on tags versus bar codes, tag anatomy, tag communication techniques, tag frequencies, tag classifications, tag power sources, tag features, tag placement and tag placement testing.  This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.

RFIDSCM Design Selection
The Design Selection class presents criteria necessary to evaluate read distance, write distance, tag response time and storage capacity across different tag frequencies and types.  This class discusses frequency selection, tag selection, reader selection, antenna selection, triggering devices and tag separation.  This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.

RFIDSCM Installation
The Installation class presents step by step instructions on to properly install a RFID system.  Topics include installation procedures, assembly, reader operation, antenna and cabling installation and post install troubleshooting.  This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.

RFIDSCM Site Analysis
The Site Analysis class presents information on how to analyze environmental conditions using a six step site analysis process.  Topics include site analysis, RF interference analysis and isolating interferenc.  This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.

RFIDSCM RF Physics
This class presents a detailed explanation of RF Physics concepts  that are necessary to understand the operation of RFID systems.  Lessons in this class include RF Theory of Operation, Electromagnetic Waves, Decibels, Path Loss Calculations and Read/Write Range.  This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.

RFIDSCM Peripherals
This class covers related RFID accessories and peripheral equipment including RFID printers, ancillary devices, automated label applicators, feedback systems and real time location systems.  This class includes a pre-assessment and post-assement knowledge quiz.