Efficient Supply Chain Management with SAP Solutions for RFID

1. Introduction ... 3

2. Introduction to RFID Technology ... 5
... 2.1 System Components ... 5
... 2.2 Physical Principles ... 12
... 2.3 Data Transfer ... 13
... 2.4 Frequencies ... 15

3. Processes and Application Areas ... 17
... 3.1 Challenges ... 17
... 3.2 Reasons to Use RFID ... 18
... 3.3 Slap-and-Ship Scenario (Standalone Scenario) ... 21
... 3.4 Returnable Items Scenario ... 24
... 3.5 RFID-Enabled Integrated Scenarios ... 26
... 3.6 Other Application Areas of RFID Technology ... 29

4. Architecture of SAP AII 4.0 ... 31
... 4.1 SAP AII 4.0-Technical Overview ... 31
... 4.2 Integrating SAP AII ... 37

5. SAP AII Functions in the Standalone Scenario ... 43
... 5.1 Properties of the Standalone Scenario ... 43
... 5.2 Requirements for Using the Standalone Scenario ... 43
... 5.3 User Interfaces ... 45
... 5.4 Outbound Processing in the Standalone Scenario ... 47
... 5.5 Slap-and-Ship Outbound Process Using the Desktop UI/SAP GUI ... 48
... 5.6 Slap-and-Ship Outbound Process Using the Mobile UI ... 50
... 5.7 Returnable Items Scenario ... 51
... 5.8 Monitoring and Reporting ... 56

6. Functionality of SAP AII in the Integrated Scenario ... 59
... 6.1 Business Processes in the Integrated Scenario ... 59
... 6.2 Process of the Integrated Scenario ... 62

7. Real-Life Examples and Customer Projects ... 73
... 7.1 World Kitchen ... 73
... 7.2 Purdue Pharma-Customer from the Pharmaceuticals Industry ... 75
... 7.3 Healthcare Supplier ... 77
... 7.4 Postal Company ... 79
... 7.5 University Hospital in Jena, Germany ... 81

8. The Next Release and Beyond ... 83
... 8.1 SAP Object Information Service ... 83
... 8.2 KANBAN Process ... 86
... 8.3 SAP AII Studio ... 86
... 8.4 IUID Marking ... 87

Appendices ... 91

Index ... 101