IDENTIFY WITH US The Kennedy Group has been a high-quality, high-service low-cost provider focused on meeting the label needs of some of the most demanding CPG, automotive and industrial companies since 1974. With multiple manufacturing facilities, we are large enough to service complex organizations with many requirements and multiple plant sites but small enough to maintain the personal touch and service that companies need, want and appreciate. The Kennedy Group - Headquarters 38601 Kennedy Parkway Willoughby, Ohio 44094 ph: 440-951-7660 fx: 440-951-3253 kennedygroup1@kennedygrp.com Global Solutions that Brand, Promote, Identify and Track Your Products Tomorrow s Technology from Today s RFID Leader Integrated RFID Application Solutions
What is RFID? A RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system is made up of two parts: a tag or label and a reader. RFID tags or labels are embedded with a transmitter and a receiver. The RFID component on the tags have two parts: a microchip that stores and processes information, and an antenna to receive and transmit a signal. The tag contains the specific serial number for one specific object. To read the information encoded on a tag, a two-way radio transmitter receiver called a reader emits a signal to the tag using an antenna. The tag responds with the information written in its memory bank. The reader will then transmit the read results to an RFID computer program or database. RFID technology offers the ability to identify the location of each item without having to see it physically throughout the supply chain, to provide the right product, in the right place, at the right time. Track products through entire distribution cycle Raw materials >>> Manufacturing >>> Distribution >>> Customer >>> Consumer Antenna Product or Package Radio Waves RFID Label Data Details Transmiter/ Receiver Computer RFID tags or labels are embedded with a transmitter and receiver with specific product information RFID tags can be easily auto-applied The Kennedy Group provides identification, barcoding and Radio Frequency Identification solutions for all of your asset management needs.
Our RFID Capabilities Manufacturing The Kennedy Group maintains one of the largest RFID label and tag manufacturing capacities in North America. We offer a comprehensive selection of RFID solutions, including: SmartTherm Label Designed for one-time use when identifying and tracking objects moving through the supply chain. Labels are constructed either with direct thermal and thermal transfer materials or a high-performance film product that is versatile enough for multiple applications. Document Tracking Labels Designed for one-time use, these RFID thermal transfer labels are printed with a barcode and additional buddy tags for product verification. Hang Tag This cost-effective means of automating brand authentication results in lower product and operation costs. Smart Nameplate Ideal for permanent identification and asset management, this durable, pressure-sensitive film product withstands harsh environments. Service Bureau The Kennedy Group s in-house printing and encoding capabilities provide a quick and cost-effective alternative for you to reduce capital, inventory, and labor costs. You benefit from our: State-of-the art printers that accommodate high-volume, smart label and tag orders. Data scrubbing to ensure data integrity. Experienced engineers knowledgeable in multiple software programs to provide in-line and off-line encoding. Proprietary software enhances quality procedures and ensures data validity. Multi-trip RFID solutions Single-trip RFID solutions Document tracking labels Our state-of-the-art technology enables us to accommodate high volume RFID label and tag orders.
Why The Kennedy Group? The Kennedy Group has one of the most experienced RFID knowledge bases in the industry. Dedicated systems engineers with expertise in equipment configuration and inlay placement, a devoted customer service team, knowledgeable sales & marketing staffs combine to offer sustainable solutions to companies supply chain challenges. The Kennedy Group s RFID Group is a full-service provider of RFID tags and technology services that improve supply chain performance. The Kennedy Group offers: Tag selection based on individual customer application requirements We have alliances with multiple inlay manufacturers and integrators to offer a variety of technology-neutral solutions. Support encoding for GS1 EPC compliance and other RFID tag standards. Internal testing to ensure tags meet or exceed application requirements. Hardware selection expertise to match appropriate hardware with customer-specific applications. Proof of Concept - Our 7,000-square foot customer solutions center provides a testing & proof of concept environment where we can test and verify optimal pallet and case configurations to maximize tag readability, regardless of the contents of those cases or pallets. Connections with integrators for software support. We have experience working with top manufacturers in the automotive, distribution, food & beverage, material handling, pharmaceutical, and technology industries. Service Bureau Hardware selection expertise
IDENTIFY WITH US The Kennedy Group has been a high-quality, high-service low-cost provider focused on meeting the label needs of some of the most demanding CPG, automotive and industrial companies since 1974. With multiple manufacturing facilities, we are large enough to service complex organizations with many requirements and multiple plant sites but small enough to maintain the personal touch and service that companies need, want and appreciate. The Kennedy Group - Headquarters 38601 Kennedy Parkway Willoughby, Ohio 44094 ph: 440-951-7660 fx: 440-951-3253 kennedygroup1@kennedygrp.com Global Solutions that Brand, Promote, Identify and Track Your Products Tomorrow s Technology from Today s RFID Leader Integrated RFID Application Solutions