iSUM RFID Asset Tracking Built By Alien and Xterprise

iSUM demonstrates convergence of RFID asset tracking and integrated edge devices. ...

... "iSUM provides a scalable, high performance platform for tracking assets across the supply chain, and for enabling organizations to orchestrate supply chain visibility solutions at the edge of the enterprise in a simplified and cost effective manner. Developed collaboratively by Alien Technology and Xterprise and deployed at Orlando-based logistics-leader iGPS (Intelligent Global Pooling Systems), iSUM takes advantage of the extensive plug-and-play capabilities of the BizTalk RFID platform for building and managing rich solutions that connect real-time business processes with intelligent edge devices, combined with the high performance, flexibility and robustness of Alien Enterprise RFID Readers. " ...

Alien Technology Demonstrates Support For Microsoft BizTalk RFID

Walmart RFID WSJ Incomplete Picture of Benefits

Dean Frew, President and CEO of Xterprise, responds to negative article in WSJ that criticized WalMart's RFID program alleging that WalMart is not realizing the benefits originally proposed. ...

... "It is always interesting to me that journalists like Mr. McWilliams write about the same three companies when covering RFID. Beaver Creek, Blyth and Thomasville. These companies together account for about 100,000 cases of RFID enabled product shipped per year out of >100 million cases shipped to Wal-Mart in 2006. Why did Mr. McWilliams not talk with Proctor & Gamble they have publicly talked about their RFID successes and ship millions of RFID-enabled cases of product annually? A number of our clients are each shipping over 1 Million tags a year to Wal-Mart alone and we have seen multiple of our clients that are seeing significant value in managing of promotions. Just because they are not talking about it, does not mean they are gaining value. It is unfortunate when the largest most respected global business publication leads the Market section with such a negative one-sided story with so much wrong information and without any commentary from the subject company. " ...

Via Xterprise: Letter to the Editor (PDF) ...

RFID Plastic Pallet Real-Time Tracking ...

Plastic pallet with RFID enables real-time tracking in the supply chain. ...

... "Under the agreement, Xterprise will use both its RFID Asset Management application—which is built on it's TraX Application Server (TAS)—and it's AnalytiX RFID business intelligence application for iGPS' plastic pallet pool. Xterprise will be responsible for RFID-centric software applications, RFID best practices and RFID infrastructure integration. Xterprise will supply iGPS with Electronic Product Code (EPC) passive RFID tags, using the recently released EPC Reusable Transport Item (RTI) standard tag data format. As part of this long-term relationship, Xterprise will work closely with iGPS' other industry-leading partners such as Ryder System, Inc.

The agreement will enable iGPS to respond to demand from industries such as beverages, consumer electronics, grocery/consumer packaged goods, home improvement/do-it-yourself, pharmaceutical, produce/meat and raw ingredients. The powerful advantages of iGPS' edge-rackable plastic pallets include their greater durability, consistent size, shape and quality, superior hygiene and traceability. iGPS is the only large-scale pallet supply service to provide RFID in every pallet to track shipments in real time, which reduces the logistical cost of shipping and allows companies to verify food and drug safety, as well as to address security issues. iGPS offers the ability to rent plastic pallets and avoid the ongoing expense of owning and maintaining wood pallets." ...

RFID Plastic Pallet Real-Time Tracking: Via Xterprise: iGPS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH XTERPRISE INCORPORATED TO PROVIDE BUILT-IN RFID-TRACKING CAPABILITY FOR ALL-PLASTIC PALLET POOL ...

RFID Automated Application System Supports Supply Chain Strategy ...

Dairy Fresh implements Xterprise RFID automation system to support supply chain performance. ...

... "Dairy Fresh chose Xterprise to deploy the XARM 4000 solution on two manufacturing lines so that supply chain strategies and their customer mandates could be met in a timely manner, without the need for added labor to accomplish the RFID tagging requirements. The XARM 4000 is a fully integrated, automated, RFID application solution that enables Dairy Fresh to easily transition from non-tagged production line packaging to RFID tagged production line packaging. The XARM 4000, designed and built by Carrollton, Texas based Xterprise, is designed around a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) software platform that enables real-time monitoring and control of the complex production line material handling system and RFID printer applicators and verification readers. The system can accommodate full pallet single SKU tagging (case and pallet) and pallet only tagging for their various retailer’s requirements. In addition to using the latest technology to ensure maximum readability of RFID tags in the retailers supply chain, the Xterprise automated solution also provides the lowest cost per case application and the highest case per minute throughput in the industry. " ...

Via Xterprise: Dairy Fresh Deploys Xterprise RFID Source Tagging Solution: WalMart Beverage manufacturer chooses automated solution for RFID case and pallet tagging ...

RFID Analytics Software ...

Xterprise releases analytics software to support RFID technology. ...

... "Xterprise Incorporated, an industry leading Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Enabled Supply Chain solutions provider and the leader in RFID source tagging solutions, has extended its solution offering with the commercial release of AnalytiX. AnalytiX is a data analytics product targeted to assist retail suppliers shipping RFID products to Wal-Mart and other retailers by monitoring and quantifying the benefits of using RFID within retail supply chains. Unlike other RFID analytics offerings in the market, Xterprise’s AnalytiX product provides the most innovative user interface, the richest retail RFID analytics available in the market and the first of its kind monitoring of production source tagging solution performance. The product is fully compatible with WalMart's Retail Link as well as many Enterprise Systems data interfaces such as SAP. Xterprise is currently working with members of the Wal-Mart top100 in pilots and will demonstrate the product at both the EPC Technology Expo/Wal-Mart supplier forum (Dallas, April 25-26) and RFID Journal Live (Las Vegas, May 1-3). " ...

Via Xterprise: Xterprise Announces Most Comprehensive RFID AnalytiX Product in the Market ...

RFID Visibility Solution for Supply Chain

TNT Express will implement Xterprise’s TraX Visibility, a real-time supply chain execution solution. The system will track high value electronics movement in the supply chain from China to Europe. The solution was piloted in 2004 and will now be expanded. ...

... "Phase II involves deployment of an enhanced TraX Release 2.0 application with multi-stakeholder enterprise system integration, including SAP. In addition, the solution will enable streamlining and higher accuracy sorting at the TNT facilities in Europe and enable Item-level shipment visibility for supply network partners. TraX 2.0 is expected to improve TNT customer service through a higher fidelity Track and Trace features which allows for better inventory planning and management and more accurate shipping performance, resulting in a value-added service offerings to TNT’s customer base. Xterprise technology partners in the project included Alien, Zebra Technologies and Apriso. The introduction of the latest RFID tag antenna designs and new multi-static European RFID readers both from Alien increased the read reliability dramatically. Tests have shown up to 100% read performance of a full pallet of notebooks as they are unloaded through the Xterprise XPort™ RFID reader portals in multiple locations throughout Europe. Xterprise’s TraX RFID enhanced visibility application, built on Apriso’s Flexnet SOA platform, enables customers, suppliers and logistics service providers to view real-time status of shipments around the globe. " ...

RFID Visibility Solution for Supply Chain: Via Xterprise: TNT Express Deploys Xterprise TraX Real-Time RFID Visibility Solution for China-Europe Supply Chain ...

StateOfArt RFID Solution Center ...

StateOfArt RFID Solution Center: New RFID Center Shows Customers How Solutions Lead To Business Value ...

Xterprise opens a state-of-the-art RFID solutions center in their headquarters ...

... "Xterprise Incorporated, the leading solutions provider for the RFID Enabled Supply Chain announces its new, custom designed headquarters, where the company recently hosted a multiday open house for customers. More than an expanded headquarters, the facility is home to a 6,000 square foot state-of-the-art RFID Solution Center. The center gives Xterprise an operational warehouse/manufacturing environment to showcase its complete suite of solutions that it has deployed around the globe. The growing list of Xterprise solutions serve the needs of many markets: retail, supply chain visibility, food and pharmaceutical cold chain (temperature tracking) and asset management. " ...

Xterprise Incorporated develops RFID supply chain solutions and has been chosen by the many of the worlds most respected supply chains and fastest growing companies as an RFID solution provider. Xterprise blends best practices, supply chain processes, material handling, RFID system hardware and application software, enterprise systems integration, data analytics, demand signaling applications and remote solution support. This provides the industry benchmark for system ease of use and lowest cost per case solution in the markets they serve. Xterprise is headquartered in Carrollton, TX.

RFID Solution Enables Smooth Walmart RFID Compliance ...

RFID Solution Enables Smooth Walmart RFID Compliance: Xterprise Makes the New Year Happy for Wal-Mart Suppliers, Proves ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... Those suppliers using Xterprise Inc.'s XARM(TM) (Xterprise Automated RFID Module) slap-n-ship approach - a complete solution of software, hardware and ...

... The top suppliers of Wal-Mart fall into two distinct categories: those that met the Jan.1, 2005, deadline. And those that didn't. Those suppliers using Xterprise Inc.'s XARM(TM) (Xterprise Automated RFID Module) "slap-n-ship" approach - a complete solution of software, hardware and services - easily met the deadline with minimal disruption to their manufacturing and distribution processes. These customers include three Fortune 500 companies. ...

Xterprise Inc. makes next-generation RFID supply chain solutions a reality today. The firm offers a portfolio of EPC/RFID solutions tailored to address the needs of specific vertical markets. Xterprise focuses on real-world solutions including RFID engineering studies, RFID and WMS implementations, and complete RFID compliance deployments. These include XARM, which helps retail suppliers efficiently meet the demands of their retail customers for RFID capability. Xterprise was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Dallas.

Additional resources on RFID solutions that enable Walmart RFID compliance ...

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Microsoft Business Solutions Expands Efforts to Deliver RFID: simple for our small- and midsize-business customers, building solutions that meet their unique requirements and enable small and ... "This RFID project with ...

Making Wal-Mart Compliance Pay Off for Pharma: from RFID requires a bigger bet than meeting the Wal-Mart requirement, but ... of-stock items, it engaged Sun to develop an RFID solution to enable tracking of ...

WalMart RFID Compliance: The Rush to RFID by WalMart Suppliers Face 90-Day RFID Deadline ...

From Business Wire (press release), CA ... With WalMart Stores Inc.'s (NYSE:WMT) RFID compliance deadline just 90 days away, many of the retail giant's suppliers face certain non-compliance ...

... With Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s (NYSE:WMT) RFID compliance deadline just 90 days away, many of the retail giant's suppliers face certain non-compliance amid an endless barrage of hype and scare tactics, all of which are unnecessary, says Dean Frew, founder and president of Dallas-based Xterprise Inc., an RFID supply chain solution provider. The company, which publicly launches today after more than 18 months of quietly serving customers, considers itself the voice of reason in the often cloudy RFID solution deployment race. ...

Xterprise Inc. offers a complete set of Electronic Product Code(TM) and RFID solutions for retail suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, third-party logistics providers and others. Xterprise specializes in "rational RFID," which includes RFID engineering studies, RFID and warehousing management systems implementations and complete RFID compliance deployments. These include XARM(TM), which helps retail suppliers efficiently meet the demands of their retail customers for RFID capability. A sponsor of EPCglobal Inc., Xterprise was one of the first solution integrators selected by Alien Technology as a preferred partner. Xterprise was formed in 2002.

RFID Solutions: Dallas Firm to Receive Key Optical Communications Patent

From Emediawire (press release) ... Networks. Xterprise provides EPC RFID and supply chain solutions and has built relationships with Printronix, V3, and Red Prairie. ...

Incucomm’s mission is to partner with innovative entrepreneurs and market leading companies to create long-term value in the telecommunications and defense markets. Founded in 2000 by Steve Roemerman, John Volpi, and Matthew Bowers, Incucomm has developed and refined a set of proprietary tools known as the Value Building Process™ for assisting companies in making appropriate choices at all stages of the business life cycle. Once involved, Incucomm leverages its entire resource base including world-class personnel, processes, partners, and other valuable resources to ensure success. About Xterprise Xterprise Inc. is a Dallas based RFID Solution Integration Company. Founded in 2002, the Xterprise team has over 40 years of Warehouse Management System implementation experience and over 25 years of RFID implementations experience. Xterprise is recognized as one of a few firms with real world expertise in “Next Generation” RFID supply chain solutions. Xterprise is delivering RFID Compliance Implementation Plans, detailed RFID Engineering studies, integrated RFID & WMS Implementations and complete RFID compliance Pilot Deployments. In addition, Xterprise is a sponsor of EPC Global and one of the first solution integrators to be selected by Alien Technology as a Preferred Partner.

RFID EPC: RedPrairie and Xterprise join in EPC market

From UsingRFID.com, UK ... The supply chain solutions firm RedPrairie Corporation has formed a strategic partnership with the EPC/RFID integrator Xterprise Inc., enabling Xterprise to ...

Xterprise is a leading EPC/RFID Solution Integrator currently helping a number of Wal-Mart and DOD suppliers design and implement compliant solutions.
EPC/RFID Retail Supplier Compliance Solutions; RFID Enhanced Warehouse Management & Control Systems; Solution Bundles: Hardware, Software & Professional Services; Xterprise has the Relevant Expertise to Guarantee Compliance...

RedPrairie Announces Partnership With RFID Solution Integration ...

From Business Wire (press release) ... in global supply chain technology solutions that drive business transformation, and Xterprise Incorporated, a world leader in EPC/RFID solution integration ...

WAUKESHA, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2004--RedPrairie Corporation, a leader in global supply chain technology solutions that drive business transformation, and Xterprise Incorporated, a world leader in EPC/RFID solution integration, today announced a strategic partnership. The agreement will enable Xterprise to resell the RedPrairie RFID product suite into the rapidly expanding EPC market. It will also enable RedPrairie to leverage Xterprise's solution integration delivery capabilities to RedPrairie's rapidly expanding EPC customer base.


RedPrairie and Xterprise are already working together on a number of Wal-Mart supplier compliance projects. The combined capabilities of RedPrairie and Xterprise will enable customers to utilize RFID technology to accurately identify, manage and track physical assets, information and personnel.

"Our partnership with Xterprise ensures our customers that we are continuing to partner with only the most competent RFID solutions integrators in the market today," notes Mike Dempsey, Industry Strategy Leader at RedPrairie.

Dean Frew, President & CEO at Xterprise, shares, "We have found that the operational thought processes and experience that RedPrairie's RFID applications demonstrate are right on target for what the market needs."

About Xterprise.

Xterprise Inc. is a Dallas based RFID Solution Integration Company. Founded in 2002, the Xterprise team has over 40 years of Warehouse Management System implementation experience and over 25 years of RFID implementations experience. Xterprise is recognized as one of a few firms with real world expertise in "Next Generation" RFID supply chain solutions. Xterprise is delivering RFID Compliance Implementation Plans, detailed RFID Engineering studies, integrated RFID & WMS Implementations and complete RFID compliance Pilot Deployments. In addition, Xterprise is a sponsor of EPC Global and one of the first solution integrators to be selected by Alien Technology as a Preferred Partner. Xterprise can be found on the web at; www.xterprise.com and can be contacted at 972.690.9460 x 300, or by email: info@xterprise.com

About RedPrairie Corporation.

RedPrairie is a leader in supply chain technology solutions that help customers transform their businesses. These global, end-to-end logistics solutions optimize operations across customers' extended supply networks, driving out costs, improving customer service and creating competitive advantage. RedPrairie's RFID-enabled suite of supply chain technology solutions provide the industry's leading transportation, productivity, and distribution management capabilities, enhanced with process management and optimization components for real-time visibility, event management, sourcing, quality control, supplier collaboration and performance management. RedPrairie provides industry-tailored solutions for many markets, including consumer goods, direct to consumer and traditional retail, food and beverage, high tech / electronics, third party logistics, industrial / wholesale, automotive and service parts, and pharmaceuticals. Customers include Hewlett-Packard, Sony, Thames Water, Procter & Gamble, Nestle, Panasonic, Georgia-Pacific, Eveready, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Unilever, Exel, GE, TNT Logistics, Amazon.com, and many others.