SPINNAKER aims to transform the current state of the art in RFID-based systems and enable more widespread adoption of the technology, particularly in retail and healthcare sectors.

The program addresses challenges and opportunities to improve the performance and real-time interconnectivity of wireless-sensing systems throughout the supply chain, from manufacturing, distribution, and retail through to the end customer experience.

SPINNAKER is led by TAGSYS and includes 8 research labs led by INP Grenoble LCIS, one research institution (INRIA) and 4 industrial entities, each an expert in its own domain. The project value includes financial aid from OSEO, a French public entity whose mission is to finance the best, most promising innovation initiatives. The project period is 3 years, culminating with a solution ready for pilot implementation.  

PROJECT SCOPE : The project scope is to research and design non-intrusive, flexible, and robust item-level systems that can integrate with other protocols, application software and business processes to provide a more efficient wireless sensing network infrastructure.
With TAGSYS as a leader, the participating entities will focus on specific approaches that bridge the gaps in the supply chain, particularly between brands’ manufacturing operations and retailers.  

A GLOBAL INNITIATIVE : The project will work with relevant standards bodies and programs, such as the GS1 US/VICS industry standards efforts, to ensure technical and business interoperability within the supply chain. This would include how to structure the upper system levels of an RFID-system for optimal interoperability.