A few years ago, multiple experts and executives across industry verticals almost entirely dismissed the broad application and adoption of RFID technology. Citing such issues as an inability to scale, ineffective integration with existing technology, and potential consumer privacy issues, this once paradigm shifting technology was thought to have limited practical use. However, a recent resurgence of RFID, most notably led by a ramp up in production and sales of RFID tags by Seattle based Impinj, has led some to believe that the promise of the technology may have reached a tipping point. This proves that amazing things can happen with revolutionary technologies when everyone takes a deep breath, relaxes, and remains patient. The positive news from Impinj is critical for companies in multiple industries, however it also holds significant promise for the Healthcare and Life Sciences industries, particularly with regards to the security and efficiency of pharmaceutical supply chains.
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Archive for December, 2010
RFID Makes a Slight Comeback: Implications for the Life Sciences and Healthcare Supply Chain
Monday, December 13th, 2010OPSM – A Promising Solution for ePedigree Concerns
Monday, December 6th, 2010Oracle Pedigree and Serialization Manager (OPSM), a new product recently released by Oracle, is a comprehensive solution for a growing concern – safety and traceability throughout the drug supply chain. OPSM offers a way to manage mass serializations, generate ePedigrees, and integrate with transactional supply chain systems – whether that’s Oracle, SAP, or any other system or combination of systems – using web services and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Due to the very detailed level of information it manages and the desire to be “ERP-independent”, OPSM is a separate installation – not incorporated into Oracle’s E-Business Suite (EBS).
