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Agrawal, M.K. (2006), "RFID Sourcebook (Hardcover)", Sensor Review, Vol. 26 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/sr.2006.08726bae.001
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
RFID Sourcebook (Hardcover)
RFID Sourcebook (Hardcover)
Sandip LahiriIBM PressAugust 31, 2005013185137339.99304 pageshttp://btobsearch.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?r=1&isbn=0131851373&btob=y
Keywords: Identification, Books, Sensors
RFID is a technology that has the good fortune of being forced upon end users from major players like Walmart and the DOD. Soon therefore, many IT managers should expect to get involved in RFID assessment and deployments.
Unfortunately, however, much of the information about the technology comes from the marketing material put out by vendors. Though useful, such literature does not provide a complete picture of what it takes to successfully deploy RFID. That is where this book is handy. I think it offers one of the most balanced coverage's of managerial and technical issues in any book I have read concerning any information technology.
The author's experience on the topic is evident throughout and the book is structured to guide the reader from an introduction to RFID to guidance in implementation.
The first few chapters offer an overview of the technology, including frequency specifications and specifications of popular readers and sensors. To help answer some of the most frequently asked questions there are comparisons of RFID with bar codes and a discussion on privacy issues, and many other issues.
Some of the most practical offerings of the book are the templates for all phases of an RFID implementation. There are templates for building the business case, creating use cases and the actual implementation.
Though there is no substitute for experience, this book provides a sound footing for managers to prevent shooting in the dark.
I would have loved to see a description of a real case of a company implementing an RFID solution along with a discussion of the gotchas along the way. However, it is understandable that most companies are averse to providing such information for publication. Overall, this book is strongly recommended to any reader looking for a companion handbook on RFID.
Manish K. AgrawalCollege of Business Administration, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA