Stefan van der Bijl
Tanimura & Antle
http://www.taproduce.com

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Established in 1982, Tanimura & Antle is a leader in
the produce industry and one of the fastest-growing
and most successful companies in the history of
produce. On more than 40,000 acres of rich, fertile
farmland in California, Mexico, and Peru, Tanimura &
Antle grow a year-round supply of a wide variety of
premium vegetables. Today, as the largest independent
lettuce grower/distributor in the United States,
Tanimura & Antle's integrity remains strong - upheld
by industry leaders who truly care about their
product, their customers, their company, and their
community, just as they have for generations.

Tanimura & Antle is among the top 137 WalMart
suppliers.

Stefan van der Bijl presents some of the real-world
challenges encountered in the produce industry as
Tanimura & Antle implements its current RFID rollouts.
He reviews particular issues surrounding the produce
industry and illustrates ways in which RFID technology
could improve business efficiency and insight.

Stefan van der Bijl

Stefan is the architect of his Tanimura & Antle's
home-brewed RFID solution. He has years experience in
internet, fab automation, agriculture, and consulting.
His unique prespective has enabled him to lead several
successful, pioneering projects.