GS1 EPCglobal Introduction
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EPCglobal is leading the development of industry-driven standards for the Electronic Product Code (EPC) to support the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in today's fast-moving, information rich, trading networks.
EPCglobal is a subscriber-driven organisation comprised of industry leaders and organisations focused on creating global standards for the EPCglobal Network.
The EPCglobal Network is a suite of tools utilising RFID technology for automatic identification of items moving through the supply chain. It uses the principle of the Internet to easily locate and exchange information.
Our goal is increased visibility and efficiency throughout the supply chain and higher quality information flow between companies and their key trading partners.
What is the Electronic Product Code?
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The
Electronic Product Code (EPC) is a set of identification coding or numbering
standards. It is the next generation of product identifitcation. Unlike the
barcodes commonly used to distinguish a can of soup from a box of chocolate
chip biscuits, the EPC can identify a specific can of soup or box of biscuits
by its unique ID number, i.e. every single can of soup would have a
one-of-a-kind identifier. This one-of-a-kind identifier will provide greater
visibility of items in the supply chain.
What is RFID?
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Radio
Frequency Identification or RFID - is a technology that allows the
identification of tagged items without a line of sight. It includes a tag, a
reader, and a computer system. A RFID tag containing a tiny microchip and an
antenna is placed on an object. Most of the RFID tags, which usually carry
information in the form of a unique serial number, require no external power.
RFID systems are considered as the next generation of identification from barcode systems because they allow producers and suppliers to scan items in bulk, hands-free, thus saving time and money. Instead of having to identify each item individually, RFID technology can identify for example, 20 or 100 chocolate bars at once.
Join EPCglobal in New Zealand
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Click here to find out how to join EPCglobal in New Zealand
The EPCglobal New Zealand Team:
Gary Hartley - General Manager, Sector Development
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Woolstore Design Centre
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Erik Sundermann - Senior Consultant
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GS1 Auckland Email: Erik Sundermann |
EPCglobal Tools & Resources
Downloads, Videos, and Links
- Videos
- The basics of EPC/RFID
- Using EPC to cut costs at NZ's largest kiwifruit packhouse
- EPCglobal - The Future is NOW!
Downloads
Links
