RFID Handles Retail Supply Chain Final Mile

Handleman Company is collaborating with epcSolution to demonstrate how RFID can serve the last 100 feet in retail, from the back room to the store shelf, enabling successful product promotions, new product launch, and improved store merchandise. ...

... "Handleman and epcSolutions saw an opportunity to combine their existing core competencies, together with RFID, to provide retailers and suppliers with increased visibility for the last 100 feet of the retail supply chain. The combined offering, known as Tag it, Ship it, Find it, Merchandise it, Return it (TM) is a solution that uses existing Handleman technology, epcSolutions RFID software and solutions, as well as the existing in-store merchandisers to provide a real solution. Join Handleman and epcSolutions as they discuss this breakthrough technology on February 20th at 2:00 pm ET during a free webinar that is open to all. This webinar will feature keynote speakers Khaled Haram and Kevin Kail. We encourage you to register today for this exciting and informative webinar. " ...

Via Handleman Company: Last 100 Feet of the Retail Supply Chain

RFID Merchandise Pilot Project

ADT and RF-iT Solutions implement RFID technology pilot for Karstadt Warenhaus GmbH, enabling merchandise management to prevent stock-outs and improve customer service. ...

... "What is being tested at Karstadt is the complete jeans and jeanswear range carried in one of its stores. A chip fixed to the labels on the clothing items signals the current storage location at any time. This provides employees with an overview of how many goods are still on the shelves and how many are in the store's stocks and the general depot. The radio waves show the exact location of each individual product and this replaces the troublesome annual inventory count, for instance. It also increases the availability of merchandise and enables a quicker response to price changes due to more frequent stocktaking. The project has also met with clear approval among suppliers: they have joined forces with Karstadt to form a team that is to gather experience in dealing with RFID. The aim is to speed up delivery processes to be able to meet demand more quickly, thus increasing customer satisfaction. To continue guaranteeing data protection, the chip will be removed at the cash desk when the marked items of clothing are purchased. Customers will also be provided with information to make them aware that the new technology is being used." ...

Via RF-IT Solutions: RFID pilot project