Course in RFID and its Business Implications

At IIM-C we firmly believe that information is power. In the years to come the need for increased sharing of information will govern the changes in organizational structure. A basic understanding of information systems is thus mandatory. We endeavor to ensure that you drive the e-commerce revolution. These courses not only equip you with software tools but also impart an understanding of the hardware which will help you set design your own database. It's time you started your own dotcom at IIMC.

Introduction

This course looks into the insights concerning the influence Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology is likely to have on business in near future. Globally ambitious efforts are on to create value within commerce using RFID technology that focuses on the capability and potentials of self-identifying physical objects. It appears the world is moving in a direction to create even an internet of physical objects by connecting them over computer networks.

The course focuses on the essentials of RFID technology and its implications on business applications with emphasis on supply chain management (SCM). The practical aspects of RFID adoption are also addressed. The advancement of SCM is very much dependent on the capture and processing of data. The prospects lie in the integration of SCM with innovations in ICT to make faster and better decision making. RFID and EPCGlobal network form the core of the ICT infrastructure that can realize this integration.

The course would be appropriate for Technology consultants, Logistics managers, and for people who would have the responsibility of managing corporate supply chains.
Course Objectives

To appreciate value addition in business from RFID technology
To keep abreast of existing business applications of RFID
To appreciate creation of business value by adopting RFID in SCM
To understand practical difficulties and explore RFID implementation strategies