EPC/ RFID Technology Live Test in Global Logistics

Asia's First EPC/ RFID Live Test Showcase

Tailored for Transportation and Logistics Industry
Organizer:      Co-organizers:        
Endorsed by:  
EPCglobal Transportation & Logistics Industry Action Group
Lead Sponsor:

Sponsor:        


Date:


February 26-27, 2009
(Thursday & Friday)

Registration is closed due to maximum attendance reached. If you have questions,  please contact Miss Grace Tsang of GS1 Hong Kong at (852) 2863-9753 or email to gracetsang@gs1hk.org
Location:



 Phase II, Hong Kong Science Park
Shatin, New Territories
Hong Kong
Program:

**Seats are limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis. Priority will be given to EPC subscribers and end user companies.**

Program Rundown
26 February, 2008
Morning EPCglobal Transportation & Logistics Industry Action Group (TLS) Forum
- Latest Initiatives and Way Forward
Organized by EPCglobal TLS IAG
Noon Lunch (Self-arrangement)
Afternoon BizTalk in Global Logistics
- Practical Tips on how EPC / RFID creates business values in global logistics
- HK RFID Centre Tour
Evening Networking Lakeside BBQ Dinner (Included)

*The program is subject to change without prior notice 

27 February, 2008
Morning TechDemo in Global Logistics - Briefing
- 5 Thematic EPC/ RFID Live Test Cases in Global Logistics
- Hong Kong RFID Centre Tour
Noon Networking Luncheon (Included)
Afternoon - 5 Thematic EPC/ RFID Live Test Cases in Global Logistics
- Hong Kong RFID Centre Tour
- Discussion / Wrap Up

*The program is subject to change without prior notice

Meeting Objective:











   
Program objectives:
  •  To instill awareness of EPC/ RFID technology building on the achievements of the EPCglobal Transportation and Logistics Industry Action Group Pilot Project
  • To equip the local transportation and logistics industry with the knowledge, tools and skills required to exploit and apply EPC/ RFID in optimizing the operational efficiency of their international logistics business
  • To enhance users' understanding of the technical know-how as well as business values of EPC/ RFID in the international logistics business
  • To learn from EPC/RFID pioneers about their implementation experience and trigger further discussion on the industry requirements for EPC standards development and way forward
  • To introduce the latest initiatives of the EPCglobal Transportation and Logistics Industry Action Group comprising of leading transport and logistics companies from around the world
Expected outcome:






 You'll learn how to:
  • Perform container and pallet tracking with EPC/ RFID in real-life operations
  • Conduct active pallet tagging and passive carton tagging to create business values
  • Comply with the evolving container tracking requirements, specifically for Conveyance Asset Tag (CAT) and Extended Asset Tag (XCAT) effectively and profitably
  • Optimize supply chain efficiency by harnessing the power of RFID
Target Audience:
Tailor-made for:
Logistics Providers, Transportation Service Providers, Shippers, Terminal Operators, Consignees, Manufacturers and Supply Chain Practitioners.

Hotel:


















          









Hotel Harbour Plaza Metropolis Royal Plaza Hotel Royal Park Hotel Regal Riverside Hotel
Location 7 Metropolis Drive, Hung Hom, Kowloon, HK No.193 Prince Edward Road West, Kowloon, HK No.8 Pak Hok Ting Street, Shatin, N.T., HK 34-36 Tai Chung Kiu Road, Shatin, N.T., HK
Rating 4 Stars 5 Stars 4 Stars 4 Stars
Reference Room Rate HKD780 HKD1060 HKD890 HKD640
Distance from the Airport 50-minute drive 40-minute drive 45-minute drive 45-minute drive
How to Get There - Airport Coach
- Airport Express
- Hotel Limousine 		- Airport Coach
- Airport Express
 - Airport Coach
- Airport Express
- Hotel Limousine 		- Airport Coach
- Airport Express
Distance from Hong Kong Science Park 40-minute drive 30-minute drive 15-minute drive 10-minute drive
Transportation to Hong Kong Science Park By MTR at the Hung Hom Station adjacent to the hotel and interchange KMB bus no. 272K at the University Station, or by taxi at the University Station By MTR at the Mongkok East Station adjacent to the hotel and interchange KMB bus no. 272K at the University Station, or by taxi at the University Station By mini-bus no. 37 or taxi at the Shatin MTR Station By taxi
transportation: 
Transportation Advice
Contacts:
 For enquiries, please contact Miss Grace Tsang of GS1 Hong Kong at (852) 2863-9753 or email to gracetsang@gs1hk.org.