SAP Developer Network – RFID Introduction

Tim Motter Application Solution Management, SCM

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Adaptability and RFID - Enabling Sense and Respond

PLANPlan and re-plan resource needs

based on business objectives

EXECUTE

Execute plan based on available supply chain network resource capability

LEARN

Continually learn from exceptions and incorporate

knowledge into business processes

SENSE

Sense and alert in real time the

deviations caused by internal and external events

RESPOND Collaborate and Respond to internal and external deviations across the extended network

VISIBILITY

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RFID Value Proposition Spans Across Three Phases

Data Capture(From Tags toUseable Data)

Date Use (today)Real-Time DataAccurate Data

Data Use (future)Real-Time DataAccurate Data

More Data

• Hardware- Tags- Readers- Other devices

• Device Mgmt.- RFID Readers- Bar Code Scanners- Printers

• RFID Physics- Environment- Metal/Liquid

• Data Filtering- Security- Accuracy / validation- Availability- Storage

• Data writing on tag

• Visibility / Monitoring- Inventory Visibility- Tracking and tracing

• Analytics- Inventory- Operational Efficiency- Partner Performance

• Collaboration- EDI / ASNs- VMI

• Data Association- Business Data aggregation- Association to business

applications (SCM, etc.) • ERP integration

- Standard existing processes

• Revised Business Processes

- SCM, CRM, ERP, etc.- Demand Planning- Responsive Replenishment.- VMI- ATP

• New Processes - Decentralized Intelligence

• New Applications- Tracking Medical Waste

• Across Multiple Industries

• Master Data Synchronization

• Scalability of RFID solutionSAP Auto-ID Infrastructure

Selected RFID PartnersDevice Management Partners

ACSIS, Infineon

HardwareProviders

(Symbol, Alien,

Intermec)SAP Business Applications

SAP core strength

MAM

Increased Automation

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Potential Widespread RFID ProliferationTechnology

Master / Transactional Data SystemsGlobal Data Synchronization

Distributed Auto-ID InfrastructureHardware Infrastructure/Device Mgmt

Collaborative WorkflowsData Security / Storage

UID & Other Standards

EPC Global Standards

RFID Enabled Processes

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Industries

Aerospace and DefenseConsumer Products and Retail

Pharmaceutical Industry Automotive and Discrete Manufacturing

Service Industries (LSP/Postal Services/Airports etc.)High Tech and Consumer Electronics

Oil & Gas / Process IndustriesOthers

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Technology is the Key Enabler

Analytics

Legacy/3rd PartyPartner

Composition PlatformComposition PlatformEnterprise Services

Repository

Appl. Platform

Objects, Engines, and Components

Appl. Platform

Objects, Engines, and Components

SAPSAP

Bus. Process Platform

Composites

SAP NetWeaver

Composites / Pre-Configured Business Processes

Scalable/Flexible Core TechnologySAP NetWeaver Components

Auto-ID infrastructureExchange Infrastructure

Business Process Components

Process Specific CapabilitiesStandards Management (EPC, UID, etc.)Shipping, Receiving, Picking, etc.

TechnologyScalable/Flexible Core TechnologySAP NetWeaver Components

Auto-ID infrastructureExchange InfrastructureBusiness Activity Monitoring / Event ManagementMaster Data Managementetc.

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BusinessProcess

Drive decisionsControlSynchronizeReact to new situations

ReadWriteFilter AggregateIntegrate

Physical Process

RFID for SCM – From the Physical to the Informational

mySAP SCM

mySAP ERP

mySAP SCM

mySAP ERP

Collaboration

SAP Event Management

SAP Enterprise Portals

SensingAlertingTrack & TraceExchange with partners Trigger changes

SAP Event Management

SAP Enterprise Portals

SAP Auto IDInfrastructure

SAP Auto IDInfrastructure

SAP Auto IDInfrastructure

Company A Company B

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What is the RFID Solution Landscape?

Tags Readers Auto-ID Infrastructure

Exchange Infrastructure

EnterpriseApplications

ERPERP

SCMSCM

PLMPLM

DeviceManagement

AII

AII

AII

Hold DataTransmit data using radio waves

Read / write / Transmit data to systems

Manage multiple Readers & standardizes data

Store and translate raw EPC data to business data

Route business data and events to applications

Provide Decision Support and execute transactions

Function

Delivery

System Integration Services: Value generation with RFID

System Integration Services: Value generation with RFID Hardware Expertise ConsultingHardware Expertise Consulting

Tag Vendor HW Partner Partner

Partner OfferingSAP Offering

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SAP’s 2.1 RFID Solution Details

SAP NetWeaver™

SAPBI 3.5

XI3.0

WebAS6.40

Device Controllers & Management

RFID enabled Outbound Processing

Partner Strategy

Create Delivery

PickDelivery

CommissionTags

Pack with RFID

Loadwith RFID

PostGI Send ASN

Non-SAPSystems(Project

integration)

SAP AII 2.1mySAPSCM 4.1

EM

SAP R/34.6C,

4.7 ES 2.0

mySAPERP

Adaptor

RFID enabled Inbound ProcessingReceive

ASN with UIDsCreate Inbound

DeliveryRFID Read of

Cases received

GRIs recorded

Inbound Deliveryis confirmed

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Outbound Process with RFID

SAP ERP

BuyerVendor

AIICreate

Event Handler

Purchase Order

Adv. ShipNotification

Cust.Order

Post Goods Issue

Create HU

Pickor

Produce

Scan IDs

Issue Goods(Loading)Build HU

AssociateItems / Pallet /

Tags

Delivery

SAP EMCreate DeliveryUpdate EM

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Inbound Process with RFID

SAP EM

BuyerVendor

SAP R/3

Scan IDsCheck consistency

AII

Check andReceive Goods

Adv. ShipNotification

WM

Delivery

Feedback

Create Event Handler

Post GoodsReceipt

Post Event

RegisterEPCs

Delivery

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SAP RFID Solution Package – Complete Architecture

Mobile Transaction

Rule Content

Data Access Objects

Web Dynpro

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Deployment Phases Processes Supported

Phase I - Installation OptionSAP Stand-Alone AII

SAP AII 2.1SAP WebAS

SAP Preconfigured BI

Phase II - Installation OptionSAP AII integrated with Backend

SAP AII 2.1

SAP WebAS

SAP Exchange Infrastructure

SAP Preconfigured BI

Event ManagementR/3 Adaptors

Tag Commissioning Load ASNPack

RFID enabled Inbound Processing

RFID enabled Outbound ProcessingManual RFID enabled Outbound

Processing

Slap-and-Ship Technology

Infrastructure for future and successively enabled RFID enabled Standard Business Processes

Integration

Option

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Adaptable Value Based Approach

Flexible, Scalable, Configurable, Flexible – Able to support multiple industriesConfigurable – Able to support multiple processes

Installation Options and a Migration path from a Pilot to a Roll-out solution help to manage your Investment RisksRules based infrastructure independent of the transaction system.

Scalable – Easy to Deploy and ExpandEnables pilot / compliance deployments up to fully enabled RFID business processes

Low Total Cost of OwnershipA Platform and Technology that supports successive business process integration enables progressive leverage of your investmentEasy RFID device configuration, deployment and maintenanceCentral administration toolsProgressive availability of RFID enabled processes and industry scenariosLong-term hardware and firmware component support and upgrade managementA solution that supports RFID standards evolutionStability and robustness of SAP as your RFID Technology Business Partner

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