* SWOT analysis
* Conclusion
<font size = "4">Executive summary</font>
IP activity in the area of RFID-base supply chain applications seems to have started in 1991, peaking in 2004. Most of the action has taken place in the last ten years. or even considerably lesser time in integration of electronic identification system (RFID) with software system in supply chain applications.
Around 423 patents have been published in the span of 4.2 years from 2000 till date (Feb. 2005) indicating the potential in the field.
Industries currently converging on developing RFID applications and services
Major market in RFID-base supply chain applications among key players appears to be United States.
'''Technology area focus by key players:'''
* Digital Data Processing
* Communication Technique
* Computing, calculating, counting
* Recognition of data; Presentation of data; Record carriers
* Signaling Or Calling Systems
key players have focused on building sound tools for: Administration, commerce, management, supervision and forecasting aspects for RFID-base supply chain Applications.
'''Key players identified are:'''
* United Parcel Service
* Alexeter Tech.
* Exago Pty Ltd
* G E
* SILVERBROOK
* IFCO System
* Micron Tech.
* NCR Corporation
* SAP AG
* Savi tech.
* Semb Corp.
* Telabout
'''Various software applications cited:'''
* Business applications
* UPS Supply Chain Solutions
* Anti-collision software
* Program for correlating the environmental condition data with the location data.
* Software applications (Web application" TagDetect")
* Software applications supporting a client-server system or n-tiered computer system.
* MW (Micro-warehouse) enterprise application
* XML middleware such as Biz Talk.RTM. software.
* ERP system, web ordering system
* BeefLink.TM. Software (is a collection of components written primarily in VISUAL BASIC® 6.0 programming language and
ACTIVE X® programming methodologies.)
* Source code, object code, or scripting code.
'''Key applications area identified:'''
* Food and pharma industry
* Semiconductors and High-value electronic items
* Asset and materials management system
* Commercial enterprise
* Beef industry
* Airport and shipyard
'''Key RFID Tracking Applications:'''
* Assets
* Equipment
* Materials
* Orders
* Personnel
* Processes
* Products
* Production
* Quality
* Resources
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