Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) adoption is growing at an annual rate of 46% and will eventually be found in all types of consumer goods and industrial equipment. Wal-Mart, Target, and the Dept. of Defense all have mandates requiring their vendors to ship pallets and cases of material with RFID tags attached. These mandates will soon include 100% of their vendors and the requirements are already beginning to trickle through the supply chain. Businesses will need to adopt RFID technology, not only to satisfy customer requirements, but also to increase productivity and remain competitive.

The mission of the RFID Center of Excellence at Penn State Behrend is to conduct RFID research and outreach resulting in strategic advantage and economic growth for Pennsylvania industry. Focusing on growing the implementation of RFID technology in Pennsylvania businesses, allowing them to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve business processes. The RFID Center also focuses on assisting Pennsylvania information technology companies in attaining RFID expertise and developing RFID implementation offerings.

$18.00 per person and this prices holds until Tuesday at Noon, May 13th. After that the price is $20.00. You can cancel up until Wednesday, otherwise all reservations will be charged. For those who show up without a reservation there is a price penalty of $5.00.

Menu
Buffet to include: Stuffed Chicken Breast, 8 oz. Strip Steak, mashed potatoes, salad, hot vegetable, rolls, coffee

A fixed price for student members of $10.00 for dinner has been set for 2008, not including the Christmas Party or Golf Outing