Development of a code of practice for the implementation of RFID based value added services

The considerable potential of the RFID-technology to improve production-process performance, as well as its ability to act as an enabler for the implementation of modern PPC concepts, the creation of new processes and thus greater flexibility contrasts with the fact that the widespread adoption of this automatic identification technology remains slow. This paper is meant to document the development of a comprehensive code of practice for the successful introduction of RFID-systems in an environment of small and medium sized businesses. A key element of the work is a case study for Austrian SMEs in the electronics components production. Based on requirements of considered companies, supplemented with consolidated findings of existing RFID-implementation models and findings acquired in field work, a comprehensive procedure for RFID introduction projects is developed.