Lecture given by:
- Alan Thorne, Cambridge University
- Ken Porad, Boeing

1. Welcome and Introduction
2. R&D Opportunities and the Future of RFID Research
3. The Internet of Things: A Quantum Leap Forward
4. R&D Opportunities and the Future of RFID Tags
5. R&D Opportunities and the Future of RFID Frequencies
6. Anti-Counterfeit Research / Time and Temperature Pedigree
7. Aero-Astro Technology and Research - Active RFID Standardization Pathway
8. Automotive Manufacturing Research Roadmap for RFID
9. Healthcare and Life Sciences Requirements for RFID
10. Introduction to iSPOTS
11. Welcome and Introduction
12. RFID R and D Opportunities and the Supply Chain
13. RFID R&D Opportunities and the Supply Chain (cont.)
14. RFID Packaging and Materials Sciences
15. RFID Systems and Applications Beyond the Supply Chain
16. Industry Panel Plenary: Research Requiring Collaboration and Standardization

In this course, Prof. Sanjay Sarma, Prof. Brian Subirana and Prof. John Williams give 16 video lectures on Special Topics in Supply Chain Management. This subject presents a range of advanced topics in integrated logistics and supply chain management. The course was conducted in a lecture-discussion format, with participation of corporate executives as guest lecturers. Students prepare industry assessment analyses and make formal classroom presentations. Specific topics alternate from year to year, but basic content includes procurement strategies and strategic sourcing, dynamic pricing and revenue management tactics, mitigation of supply chain risk through supply contracts, strategic outsourcing of supply chain functions and operations, management and operation of third party logistics providers, and management of supply chain security.