RFID & Internet of Things

Published by: IDATE

Published: Jun. 1, 2009 - 95 Pages

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

1.1. RFID can bring value added to supply chain management but lacks a clear

business model

1.2. The Internet of Things is the next step for RFID, but is still years away

1.3. The RFID and IOT markets will benefit new aggregators

1.4. RFID and IOT are driven by vertical markets and will therefore be impacted by the global downturn

2. RFID technology

2.1. RFID systems Components

Main components of a RFID system

2.1.1. Hardware aspects

Different types of tags

Frequencies

Technical shortcomings that must be addressed

Economic viability issues remain

2.1.2. Software and IT aspects

Building blocks

Major issues: scalability and integration

2.2. Main applications

Barcode substitute

NFC

Linkage with other technologies

2.3. Standards

EPCGlobal

Numerous standards environment

Radio Regulation aspects

Lack of standardization and its impacts

2.4. Evolution of performances

From general improvement to disruptive evolution

3. Internet of Things

3.1. Definition

Concept

Core functions

Applications

3.2. Standards

Utility of Standardization

EPCglobal Network

ISO standards

IPSO (IP Smart Objects) Alliance

3.3. Challenges for the Internet of things

3.3.1. Technical challenges

3.3.2. Business challenges

3.4. Development trends for Internet of things

3.4.1. A brief history of EDI

Main principles of EDI

EDI’s implementation

Vertical adoption

3.4.2. Lessons for Internet of things

Comparison of EDI and IOT

Timeline for Internet of Things

Market ecosystem

4. Market Structure and Trends

4.1. Market Size and Forecast

4.2. Value chain

4.3. Main Market Players

4.3.1. RFID hardware players

Inlay providers

IC providers

Tag providers

Label converters

Consolidation

Opportunities with the Internet of things

4.3.2. IT players

IT service providers

Consulting firms

Software specialists

4.3.3. Telco players

Opportunities for RFID and the Internet of things

4.4. Prospects

4.4.1. Policy context

4.4.2. Drivers

4.4.3. Challenges

Structural challenges

Global downturn impacts

5. Vertical markets of RFID and Internet of Things

5.1. Aeronautics

5.1.1. Main challenges

5.1.2. RFID as a solution

5.1.3. Major deployments

5.1.4. Prospects

5.2. Automotive Industry

5.2.1. Main challenges

5.2.2. Supply and retail chains

5.2.3. RFID as a solution

5.2.4. Major deployments

5.2.5. Prospects

5.3. Cultural goods

5.3.1. Main challenges

5.3.2. RFID as a solution

5.3.3. Major deployments

5.3.4. Prospects

5.4. Textile

5.4.1. Main challenges

5.4.2. Value chain and supply chain

5.4.3. RFID in textile industry

5.4.4. Major deployments

5.4.5. Prospects

5.5. Pharmaceutics

5.5.1. The Pharmaceutical supply Chain

5.5.2. Challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry

5.5.3. RFID as a solution

RFID Potential

Regulation

Standardization

5.5.4. Main trials and deployments

5.5.5. Prospects

5.6. The Food market

5.6.1. Retail Supply chain

5.6.2. General Challenges for the Retail industry

5.6.3. RFID as a solution

RFID Potential for retail applications

5.6.4. Major RFID Trials and Deployments

5.6.5. Prospects

List of Tables & Figures

Table 1: Properties of passive RFID tags

Table 2: RFID vs. barcode comparison

Table 3: Different ISO standards

Table 4: European harmonised radio regulations for RFID usage

Table 5: Examples of RFID radio regulations worldwide

Table 6: Main evolutions around RFID expected in the future

Table 7: Overview of technical players' positioning

Table 8: Description of the solutions of main technical players

Table 9: Description of the IT service providers' solutions

Table 10: Overview of solutions provided by software providers

Table 11: Overview of solutions provided by network operators

Table 12: Key figures

Table 13: RFID initiatives in the aeronautical industries

Table 14: Forecasts of RFID tagging in the aeronautical industry in Europe

Table 15: Key figures in the automotive industry in Europe

Table 16: Major deployments in the automotive industry

Table 17: Forecasts of RFID tagging in the automotive industry in Europe

Table 18: Deployments in the cultural goods industry

Table 19: Major deployments in the textile industry

Table 20: Main deployments of RFID for pharmaceutical

Table 21: RFID Tags and Readers Volume Forecast for the Pharmaceutical Sector in Europe

Table 22: RFID Gains for retail application

Table 23: Major RFID deployments for Retail market

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Figure 1: RFID solution composition

Figure 2: Passive RFID architecture

Figure 3: RFID block diagram

Figure 4: The Use of a NFC phone for a mobile transaction

Figure 5: Major Worldwide NFC trials and deployments

Figure 6: EPC numbering

Figure 7: Main international standards

Figure 8: Ipico technical chain

Figure 9: ucode's principles description

Figure 10: RFID HF standards in the world

Figure 11: Utility of standardization

Figure 12: Illustration of EPCglobal Network

Figure 13: EPC Network principles

Figure 14: Illustration of the EPCglobal Network implementation

Figure 15: OSI network model implementation

Figure 16: The layered IP architecture

Figure 2: The Evolution of NFC for the handset market

Figure 18: Total RFID Market Projections

Figure 19: RFID tags

Figure 20: Value chain of RFID technology

Figure 21: BT Foodnet description

Figure 22: Maturity for RFID and Internet of things by vertical market

Figure 23: Aeronautics value chain

Figure 24: Airbus transport fleet

Figure 25: Boeing 787 Dreamliner assembly map

Figure 26: Aircraft's parts assembly decomposition (name, origin and company)

Figure 27: Airbus value chain

Figure 28: Automotive supply chain

Figure 29: RFID embedment at Volkswagen

Figure 30: Costs distribution for a 25 USD book

Figure 31: Book value chain (after the author step)

Figure 32: Book store value chain

Figure 33: Supply chain of the textile industry

Figure 34: Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Figure 35: Drug Recalls Volume

Figure 36: RFID Operation fro Pharmaceutical tracking

Figure 37: Potential Applications of RFID in Life Sciences

Figure 38: Food Supply Chain

Figure 39: RFID For Food Logistics

Figure 40: Volume Forecast for Retail & Consumer goods RFID tagging in Europe

Figure 41: Volume Forecast for Food and Non Food Item and cases RFID tagging in Europe

Abstract

From a clear definition of the so called Internet of things, this report proposes an in depth analysis of a market in constant development even in a crisis context. It also analyses the current RFID technologies and market situation relying on the main players' involvement. Based on case studies and direct interviews, this report details the different vertical markets, crucial for the development of the RFID during the coming years.

Key questions

• Why is RFID technology not more widespread beyond a few
applications?
• What is really behind the concept of the Internet of things?
• How will the architecture of the Internet of things be organized
and controlled?
• How will the Internet of things develop in the near future for
industrial and consumer applications?
• What are the top current and future vertical markets for the
Internet of things?
• Who are the best positioned players in the value chain?
• What is the impact of the global downturn on the RFID market?

Aeronautics, Automotive, Cultural goods, Textile, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals

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