RFID Enabled at John Deere
ODIN technologies leads rapid deployment of RFID Inventory Tracking in Four Weeks in Two Deere Facilities.
Waterloo, IA (PRWEB) September 14, 2005 -- John Deere partnered with RFID
physics experts ODIN technologies to plan, design and deploy a complete RFID
work-in-process tracking solution in four weeks. The solution uses UHF passive
RFID to track totes and engine parts for the Deere internal supply chain. ODIN
led the testing, hardware and middleware selection, solution design, and
deployment providing a single point of project management and complete custom
RFID network architecture.
ODIN technologies worked side-by-side with
internal John Deere staff to deploy the portals, hand-helds, printers and
middleware at two facilities located in Waterloo, Iowa and Fargo, ND. The
solution tracks high-value engine parts in re-usable tote containers.
"We
wanted to prove that RFID is a viable technology that can benefit our business.
Utilizing ODIN’s RFID expertise, we were able to deploy a full RFID solution,
from designing the process to deployment in four weeks. ODIN understands the
nuances of RFID and surrounding technologies. The commitment of their team
delivered the results we were after," commented Jim Harl, Manager, Supply
Management e-Business.
"We knew from the start that John Deere’s
objective to design, procure and deploy an RFID asset tracking system in two
facilities in one month would be a challenge. In addition to the complexity and
tight deadline, the items Deere wanted to track were metal components, not very
RFID friendly. It required a comprehensive understanding of the physics of RFID,
a well-honed process for system design, and a company that can scale to meet the
client needs. ODIN technologies’ automated deployment software combined with our
and proven RFID methodology make this a notable case study," remarked Patrick J.
Sweeney II, President and CEO of ODIN technologies.
About John
Deere
Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of
agricultural and forestry equipment, a major manufacturer of construction
equipment, and a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf
care. Additionally, John Deere manufactures and markets engines used in heavy
equipment and provides worldwide financial services as well as landscape and
healthcare services. www.johndeere.com
About ODIN technologies
ODIN
technologies is the leader in the physics of RFID infrastructure testing,
deployment and certification. ODIN technologies leverages its team of RF
engineers, physicists and software developers combined with its laboratory
facilities to provide RFID consulting services to major retailers, consumer
goods manufacturers, United States government agencies and other RFID early
adopters. In addition to client deployment services, ODIN technologies is also
the publisher of the RFID Benchmark Series, the industry’s first and most
referenced head to head performance analysis of leading RFID tags and readers.
ODIN’s President and CEO, Patrick J. Sweeney II is also author of RFID for
Dummies published by John Wiley & Sons. ODIN technologies is privately held
and has labs and offices in Dulles, Virginia and a systems development office in
Dublin, Ireland. www.ODINtechnologies.com
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