Context : Global competition and accompanying pressures to perform better are increasing relentlessly day after day. Every enterprise is craving for visibility across the entire supply chain. There is a race amongst growth-oriented companies to exploit emerging technologies and re-design their supply chains by implementing extremely innovative and effective solutions. Wireless technologies like mobile computing, RFID, radio communication, GPS, GPRS, Wi-Fi, audio-video integration, etc are changing the landscape of information gathering and dissemination. Such systems improve the operational efficiency within the supply-chain several fold and also help in making the supply chain leaner.

Coverage and Contents

The program would focus on

· Components of supply chain

· Introduction to following

§ How wireless technology works

§ Basics of RFID technology

§ Location-based tracking using GPS

§ Connectivity via GPRS

§ Mobile computers and their applications

§ Communication using Wi-Fi

§ Audio and video integration

§ Bio-metrics systems

§ Wireless networks

· Application areas for each of the technology

· Case studies

· Identification of areas within industry where wireless technologies can be deployed

· Benefits for Indian industry

Methodology : The major emphasis will be on application areas and how to harness the power of emerging technology. Video clips would also be used during the session.

Target Audience : Senior Managers, General Managers and Vice Presidents from operational areas like Purchase, Finance, Distribution and Warehousing, Production, IT, Stores, Supply Chain, Logistics, HR.

Faculty : Mr Atul Gupta

Venue : CII Naoroji Godrej Centre of Excellence, Godrej Station-Side Colony, Opposite Railway Station, Vikhroli (East), Mumbai – 400 079