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Selecting Your Options

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Many companies begin evaluating RFID applications through the use of site evaluations, application analysis and pilot programs. These three initiatives determine the ability of RFID technology to effect positive change to a particular business process, in a specific physical environment within a specific application. Determining the standards and protocols that apply will greatly reduce risk and misdirected capital investment for companies concerned with interoperability and mandate compliance.

Throughout the RFID evaluation process, keep in mind that RFID is not a “one-size-fits-all” technology. The following questions can help predict which solutions will provide the greatest return on investment (ROI):

• Is mandate compliance the driving adoption factor?
• Is the application and business case an Open or Closed Loop system (see next section for definitions)?
• What are the performance requirements of the application and business process?
• What is the physical environment – temperature, precipitation, interference?
• Is the information and data recorded and transmitted static or phased?
• Is the current data infrastructure capable of integrating more data and delivering actionable reports?

Remember that it is the ability to customize RFID solutions that offers the greatest benefit while simultaneously representing the greatest risk. That’s why it’s essential for all companies considering RFID to understand the performance characteristics of each frequency and class, as each application will exhibit unique attributes, limitations, costs and benefits.

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