The RFID Aerospace and Defense Market

Supply Chain and Asset Management Application Market Opportunities



The Aerospace and Defense (A&D) industry is always on the move and changing. Technologies and processes that worked yesterday might not work today. That is why A&D companies are constantly seeking better ways to manage complexity, cut costs, and boost productivity. Enter RFID technology. Whether it is the US Department of Defense or the commercial airline industry, one thing is clear: A&D vertical market RFID initiatives implicate a broad range of contributing parties and are driving both investment and implementations.

This study provides an assessment of the opportunities and business benefits of RFID in A&D markets. There are scores of supply chain and asset management applications where passive and active RFID is being used, tested, and deployed to solve real-world business problems.


What Does This Report Answer?
  • What are the specific supply chain and asset management applications and their future impact on the A&D industry?
  • What are the key business operation, technology, and industry issues challenging the A&D industry and how is RFID seen as an enabling technology?
  • What A&D industry regulations, mandates and compliance frameworks apply?
  • What is the role of RFID in the integrated Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) supply chain?
  • What are the key RFID issues and trends exerting influence on A&D end-users and solution providers?
  • Who are the A&D-focused RFID hardware, software and service vendors?
  • What are the forecasts for A&D shipment and revenue, applications, readers, software and systems integration?
Who Needs This Report?
  • Aerospace Parts Suppliers
  • Aerospace Integrators
  • Aerospace Repair and Maintenance Shops
  • Defense IT and Logistics Staff
  • DOD Suppliers
  • RFID Resellers
  • RFID Hardware Manufacturers (Active And Passive)
  • RFID Software Manufacturers
  • MRP, ERP and Database Providers
  • Reader, Software and Systems Integrators
  • Management Consulting Organizations
  • Investment Banks
  • Industry Associations
  • Venture Capital Firms


Section 1.
Executive Summary
1.1 Aerospace and Defense Operational Challenges
1.2 RFID Responds to A&D Supply Chain and Asset Management Requirements

Section 2.
Key Market Issues
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Emerging A&D Technology Trends
2.2.1 Integration and Outsourcing
2.2.2 Standardization and Collaboration
2.2.3 Enabling Technology for Manufacturing and Inventory Management
2.3 Emerging A&D Industry Trends
2.3.1 Performance-Based Maintenance
2.3.2 Business Process Innovation
2.3.3 Maximize Return on Assets
2.4 Today’s A&D Mandate: Adapt and Change Through Real-Time Visibility
2.5 The Value of RFID: Core A&D End-User Benefits
2.6 An Overview of RFID in Aerospace
2.6.1 Aerospace RFID Initiatives
2.6.1.1 Boeing and Airbus
2.6.2 Aerospace Business Objectives
2.6.2.1 Fleet Safety
2.6.2.2 Eliminating Procurement Overlaps
2.6.2.3 RFID-Enabled LRUs
2.6.3 The Integrated MRO Supply Chain
2.6.3.1 The Role of RFID in MRO
2.6.3.2 Locating Parts, Tools, and Materials
2.6.3.3 Document Tracking
2.6.3.4 Challenges to Achieving the Integrated MRO Supply Chain
2.7 An Overview of RFID in Defense
2.7.1 The DOD’s RFID Vision
2.7.2 US DOD RFID Policy
2.7.2.1 Passive RFID Implementation Plan for DOD Suppliers
2.7.2.1.1 Phase I Complete: Susquehanna and San Joaquin Depots
2.7.2.1.2 The Sun Sets on Gen1: DOD Depots Hit Gen 2 Deadline
2.7.3 Balancing OSD, DLA, and Armed Forces Relationships
2.7.4 In-Theater Planning
2.7.5 Physical and Integration Environmental Challenges
2.8 Aerospace and Defense RFID Applications
2.8.1 Asset Management
2.8.1.1 RTLS
2.8.1.2 Asset Tagging
2.8.1.2.1 Reusable Containers, Bins, and Totes for Work-in-Process
2.8.1.2.2 Parts Tracking
2.8.1.2.3 Serial/Lot Tracking
2.8.1.2.4 Kit Configuration
2.8.1.2.5 Spares Inventory and Forecasting
2.8.1.2.6 Durable Tooling
2.8.1.2.7 Aftermarket — Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Processes
2.8.1.2.8 Property Management and GFE/CFE
2.8.1.2.9 C-TPAT and ITAR Compliance
2.8.2 Supply Chain Management
2.8.2.1 Container Tracking
2.8.2.2 Pallet Tracking
2.8.2.3 Case and Item Tracking
2.8.3 Other Applications
2.8.3.1 Sensor-Based Intelligence
2.8.3.2 Product Authentication
2.8.3.3 The ‘RFID-Enabled Aircraft’
2.9 Key RFID Adoption Challenges
2.10 A Distinctive Point of View on RFID in Aerospace and Defense

Section 3.
Technology Overview
3.1 RFID Basics
3.2 RFID Overview
3.2.1 Transponders
3.2.1.1 Passive and Active Power
3.2.1.2 Read-Only, Write-Once, or Read-Write: What Is Best?
3.2.2 Frequency Bands
3.2.2.1 Low Frequency
3.2.2.2 High Frequency
3.2.2.3 UHF
3.2.2.4 Microwave
3.2.3 Transponder Components
3.2.3.1 Integrated Circuits
3.2.3.2 Power Source
3.2.3.3 Antennas
3.2.3.4 Assembly Process
3.2.4 Readers
3.2.4.1 Handheld Readers
3.2.4.2 Fixed Installations
3.2.4.3 Printer Modules
3.2.5 Software and Services
3.2.5.1 Standalone Applications
3.2.5.2 Integrated Solutions

Section 4.
Key Industry Players
4.1 RFID Mandate Compliance Solutions
4.1.1 Integrators Large and Small Prepare for Battle
4.1.2 Segment-Focused Integrators Poised for Pilot Wins
4.1.3 Traditional Integrators Ready Resources for Extended Projects
4.1.4 Will DOD Girth Necessitate VAR Sales Channels?
4.2 Announced Contract Wins
4.2.1 DOD Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Awards
4.2.1.1 Group 1: Passive RFID Tags
4.2.1.2 Group 2: RFID Fixed and Transportable Multi-Protocol Readers
4.2.1.3 Group 3: RFID-Enabled Printers
4.2.1.4 Group 4: RFID Technical Engineering Services
4.2.1.5 Group 5: RFID Multi-Protocol Handheld Readers
4.2.2 ODIN Secures Lucrative DOD Contract
4.2.3 Savi Technology Wins Active RFID Contract from DOD
4.2.4 Savi Technology Wins Active RFID Contract from Australian Military
4.3 Defense Regulations, Standards, and Influencers
4.3.1 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
4.3.2 Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) Influence
4.3.3 US DOD Mandate
4.3.4 Unique Identity (UID) Program
4.3.5 FAR and DFARS Documents
4.3.5.1 MIL-STD-129P (3)
4.3.6 Combat Feeding Demonstration
4.3.7 Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
4.3.7.1 UID, RFID, and WAWF Working Together
4.3.8 DOD, MOD, and NATO In-Transit Visibility (ITV) Networks
4.3.9 UK Ministry of Defence: JAMES Project
4.3.10 ITA - Transatlantic Military Research Project Consortium Announced
4.3.11 Tank-Maker GDLS Uses RFID to Track Tools
4.3.12 Spanish Military Rolls Out RFID
4.4 Aerospace Regulations, Standards, and Influencers
4.4.1 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
4.4.2 Air Transport Authority (ATA) and SPEC2000
4.4.3 Avionics and Engine Components: An RFID Priority
4.4.3.1 Boeing and Airbus Initiatives
4.4.4 Boeing and FedEx
4.4.5 Virgin Atlantic
4.4.6 University of Cambridge Auto-ID Aerospace ID Technologies Program
4.4.7 RFID Markers Track Buried Cables at Atlanta Airport
4.4.8 UK Royal Air Force Tracks Parts for Harrier Jets
4.4.9 Nordam Group Tagging Aircraft Part Molds

Section 5.
Market Forecasts
5.1 Market Definition and Segmentation
5.2 Compliance Is King in Defense Markets
5.3 Aerospace Market Growth Drivers
5.4 Barriers to RFID Investment

Section 6.
Player Profiles
6.1 Acsis
6.2 ADT
6.3 Alien Technology
6.4 Avery Dennison
6.5 BearingPoint
6.6 BEA Systems
6.7 CSC
6.8 Franwell
6.9 Globeranger
6.10 HK Systems
6.11 IBM
6.12 Identec Solutions
6.13 Impinj
6.14 Intel
6.15 Intermec
6.16 Lockheed Martin Corp.
6.17 Microsoft
6.18 Northrop Grumman Corporation
6.19 OATSystems
6.20 ODIN Technologies
6.21 Oracle
6.22 R4 Global Services/Verisign
6.23 RF Code
6.24 SAP
6.25 Savi Technology
6.26 Sun Microsystems
6.27 Symbol Technologies
6.28 Unisys
6.29 UPM Raflatac
6.30 WhereNet
6.31 Xterprise
6.32 Zebra

Section 7.
Company List

Section 8.
Acronyms
Scope of Study

Sources and Methodology

Notes

TABLES
  • Total Aerospace and Defense RFID Systems Revenue, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense RFID Applications Revenue, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Transponder Revenue, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Reader Revenue, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Software Revenue, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Transponder Shipments, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Transponder Shipments by Operating Frequency, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Transponder Revenue by Operating Frequency, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Transponder Shipments by Type, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Transponder Revenue by Type, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Reader Shipments, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Reader Shipments by Operating Frequency, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Reader Revenue by Operating Frequency, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Reader Shipments by Form Factor, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Reader Revenue by Form Factor, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense RFID Revenue by Region, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Total RFID IS Revenue, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense RFID Reader IS Revenue, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense RFID Software IS Revenue, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense RFID System IS Revenue, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Transponder Shipments by Application, World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Asset Management and RTLS Revenue , World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Pallet-Tracking Revenue , World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Case-Tracking Revenue , World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
  • Aerospace and Defense Item-Tracking Revenue , World Market Forecasts: 2004 to 2011
Report Code: RR-RFAD

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