RFID Field Guide: Deploying Radio Frequency Identification Systems

Chapter 5. Framework for Deployment

• Introducing RFID Deployment Framework 78

• Identify Business Problem 80

• Define and Pilot Solution 84

• Build and Deploy Solution 89

• Sustain and Improve 93

• Knowledge Base 95

• Summary 97

Five Questions This Chapter Will Answer

• How do I start an RFID project in a systematic way?

• What deliverables should I look for at the end of each step?

• What are the key pitfalls to avoid at each step?

• How do I scope my project and select the right pilot?

• What did other companies in my situation do to deploy RFID (that is, what are some real-life examples)?

You have seen examples of how RFID can help a business, learned about the history of RFID technology, and reviewed the components of an RFID system. You have also reviewed key RFID standards ...