Tools and Techniques
Dial has developed a range of practical tools which can be applied in
companies to tackle particular issues related to Auto-ID and responsiveness.
RFID opportunity check
A Rapid scanning process that identifies new opportunities offered
by RFID for a particular company. It is suitable for both retailers and
manufacturers and is a natural forerunner to DIAL's in-depth RFID roadmapping
and tag placement tools.
RFID roadmapping
This combines DIAL's in-depth knowledge of RFID with the IFM's extensive
expertise in roadmapping. The process provides a deep understanding of
the potential benefits of RFID for the business and can predict the timing
of specific opportunities and developments for that company.
Tag placement service
A complete testing system designed to assess how particular products
will affect tag performance, where tags should be placed for optimum results,
how critical position and alignment are and how the technology will perform
under different conditions in the supply chain.
Complexity and responsiveness audits
Two straightforward auditing tools: the complexity audit locates bottle
necks in an operational system and identifies their causes; the responsiveness
audie assesses the ability of an organisation to respond to unexpected
problems and identifies areas for improvement.
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