RFID Value Chain Analysis in Asia Pacific

Published by: Frost & Sullivan

Published: Oct. 25, 2007 - 55 Pages

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1. Summary

1. Overview

2. Definitions and Scope

2. Applications and Functions

1. RFID in Asia Pacific

1. RFID Ecosystem Today

2. RFID Technology Specifications

2. Applications

1. Traditional Applications

2. Emerging Applications

3. RFID Value Chain in Asia Pacific

1. Segments in the RFID Value Chain

1. Key Segments in the RFID Value Chain

2. Complete Set Segments in the RFID Value Chain

2. Roles of Each Segment

1. Supporting Infrastructure

2. Integrated Circuit Manufacturers

3. Inlay Manufacturers

4. Tag Manufacturers

5. Smart Label and Label Printer/Encoder Manufacturers

6. Reader Chipset Manufacturers

7. Reader Manufacturers

8. Software Developers

9. System Integrators

10. Auxiliary Bodies and Services

11. End Users

3. RFID Value Chain Relationship

1. Relationship among Segments

4. Competitive Landscape

1. Competitive Structure

1. Partial List of Companies with Presence in Asia Pacific

5. Evolving Value Chain

1. Changes in the Value Chain

1. RFID Market Dynamics

6. Conclusion and Outlook

1. Summary

1. Future of the RFID Value Chain in Asia Pacific

List of Figures

Chapter 2

RFID Value Chain Analysis: Technological Features (Asia Pacific), 2006

Chapter 4

RFID Value Chain Analysis: List of Companies with RFID Presence (Asia Pacific), 2006

Abstract

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled RFID Value Chain Analysis in APAC identifies the traditional and emerging RFID applications, and further looks at the way each segment of the value chain interacts with each other. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following applications: transportation, supply chain management, product authentication, postal tracking, pharmaceuticals, aviation, asset management, library tracking and document tracking, animal tagging, and access control.

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Market Sectors

Expert Frost & Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this research:

By Application:

• Transportation
• Supply chain management
• Product authentication
• Postal tracking
• Pharmaceuticals
• Aviation
• Asset management
• Library tracking and document tracking,
• Animal tagging
• Access control

By RFID Value Chain Segmentation:

• Label printer manufacturers
• Tag manufacturers
• Reader manufacturers
• Software developers
• Supporting infrastructure manufacturers
• End user

Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

• Radio frequency identification
• Electronic pedigree (e-pedigree)
• Baggage handling systems

Market Overview

Increasing Awareness of RFID Capabilities Lead to Widespread Adoption in Applications across Various Verticals and Industries

The RFID value chain in Asia Pacific is seeing increasing growth due to the capabilities of RFID to support various applications for the track and trace function. "End users are beginning to realize the potential benefits they stand to reap by having a form of track and trace coupled with enhanced security features at real time," cites the analyst of this study. "With Asia Pacific being considered the most vibrant economy in terms of growth, RFID is likely to expand across various verticals at an enterprise level as the demand for real time track and trace grows."

Asia Pacific is already witnessing increasing deployments in various emerging applications. RFID implementation for baggage handling in the aviation industry can further expand as the International Air Transport Association demands greater efficiency of baggage handling systems to avoid common issues such as theft. It can also help improve the overall security of airports to have better traceability and visibility of all baggage. Moreover, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has endorsed the use of RFID by pharmaceuticals companies to combat counterfeiting and expects RFID to enable a platform for an electronic pedigree (e-pedigree) among all stakeholders involved in the pharmaceuticals value chain. Such support from international organizations can certainly enthuse RFID deployments.

Knowledge of RFID Ecosystem: A Prerequisite to Enter the Highly Competitive RFID Market

The RFID value chain in Asia Pacific is still growing as this technology becomes more pervasive in the environment. As RFID is increasingly adopted into various applications in a myriad of industries, several companies are beginning to enter this market, escalating competition.

Hence, it is important for an aspiring participant to understand the overall RFID ecosystem before entering this highly competitive market. The way each segment in the RFID value chain interacts is similar, although the level of relationship may differ depending on the size of the RFID vendor. A small or medium scale company may have limited relationships, while larger companies involved in the RFID value chain may have relationships across all segments. Additionally, the way each company may interact will also depend on the type of RFID application. "Therefore, a keen eye and thorough knowledge of the interaction between segments of the RFID value chain can help participants gain a foothold in the potential concentrate RFID market," remarks the analyst.

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