RFID Case Study: Gillette and Provia Part One: Background

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and distribution units should benefit from increased shipping accuracy, labor savings, inventory accuracy, and reduced inventory shrinkage; retailers should ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/CS_SC_PJ_08_03_04_1.asp - 17k - 2004-08-03 Summary: The goal of the pilot project was not to see whether RFID tags on pallets and cases could be read automatically (although one should not assume that it is easy to achieve), but rather to develop or improve the systems and business processes needed to sustain higher levels of efficiency and productivity.

Electronic Product Code (EPC): A Key to RFID

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and distribution units should benefit from increased shipping accuracy, labor savings, inventory accuracy, and reduced inventory shrinkage; retailers should ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/TU_SC_PJ_08_02_04_1.asp - 16k - 2004-08-02 Summary: The real benefits of radio frequency identification will be achieved, when the integration of the EPC data will be a substantial part for the control of supply chain business processes.

Provia Tackles RFID in a Twofold Manner Part One: Recent ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... and distribution units should benefit from increased shipping accuracy, labor savings, inventory accuracy, and reduced inventory shrinkage; retailers should ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/EN_SC_PJ_08_11_04_1.asp - 17k - 2004-08-11 Summary: The fact that the size does not necessarily mean everything in the enterprise applications space might be proven by Provia, which certainly still continues to differentiate its value proposition despite its smaller stature and quieter nature compared to most of its adversaries. Most recently, it would be

Let the (Excess) Inventory Flow!

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Sure, one has to reckon with inventory shrinkage or losses of inventory resulting from scrap, deterioration (owing to product spoilage or damaged packaging ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/01/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_01_26_07_1.asp - 17k - 2007-01-26 Summary: Because companies focus primarily on new product development and promotion, the problem of excess and obsolete inventory, once addressed, often leads to both the inventory and dollars flying out the door. There should be smarter ways of handling this problem.

Provia Tackles RFID in a Twofold Manner Part Two: RFID Compliance

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... the customers, which is supposed to yield many benefits for users, including increased shipping accuracy, inventory accuracy, and reduced inventory shrinkage. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Scm/2004/08/research_notes/EN_SC_PJ_08_12_04_1.asp - 21k - 2004-08-12 Summary: Provia's approach to radio frequency identification (RFID) compliance was to offer a bolt-on or drop-in product that works in conjunction with a company's existing logistics transactional software solution and process flows. This should put the suppliers back into control of prioritizing their IT project

ROI for RFID: A Case Study Part One: Company Background

by Joseph J. Strub ... So instead, KiMs chose to deploy RFID technology to control shrinkage, restore accountability, and maintain reliable inventory levels. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/CS_ER_XJS_06_28_04_1.asp - 17k - 2004-06-28 Summary: Radio frequency identification (RFID) is the latest buzzword in the world of manufacturing and distribution technology. If you believe the press releases, it is a panacea and cure-all for what ails the industry. While RFID may not solve world hunger, you may not want to propose a solution without it. Thi

Method to the (Expansion) Madness: Some Common Threads

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... The idea is to thereby reduce product shrinkage, reduce stock-outs, and reduce inventory costs within the supply chain, while concurrently improving product ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/11/research_notes/EN_SC_PJ_11_15_06_1.asp - 17k - 2006-11-15 Summary: Click Commerce has been impressively active in its expansion efforts, and now offers quite a few solutions outside its traditional realm. While each of its solutions has a unique focus, the vendor's target market often requires solutions from several categories.

Justification of ERP Investments Part 1: Quantifiable Benefits ...

by Dr. Scott Hamilton ... The cost of carrying inventory includes not only interest but also the costs of warehousing, handling, obsolescence, insurance, taxes, damage, and shrinkage. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/02/research_notes/TU_ER_XSH_02_10_04_1.asp - 29k - 2004-02-10 Summary: Studies that surveyed manufacturers about the impact of ERP systems on firm performance indicate that company size and industry do not affect the results. Benefits have been indicated for large and small firms, whether they make standard or custom products or are in discrete or process manufacturing envi

ROI for RFID: A Case Study Part Two: Implementation and Results

by Joseph J. Strub ... Reduced the instances of lost sales from inaccurate inventory levels. Reduced the occurrence of shrinkage or, at least, identified the cause by better and ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Erp/2004/06/research_notes/CS_ER_XJS_06_29_04_1.asp - 19k - 2004-06-29 Summary: If companies are to find value in radio frequency identification (RFID), they need to view this technology as more than eliminating the scanning gun from the barcode equation. Companies considering implementing RFID must think beyond the confines of the four walls of the plant and factory in order to tak

As Hype Becomes Reality, a Radio Frequency Identification ...

by Michael Bittner ... Inventory control applications (35 percent of survey respondents used RFID for material ... of finished goods to improve visibility and reduce shrinkage; Anti-theft ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2006/01/research_notes/MI_SC_MB_01_25_06_1.asp - 20k - 2006-01-25 Summary: We may soon find radio frequency identification (RFID) tags routinely associated with common products. However, in order for RFID to achieve its full potential, the gap between the vision of RFID and the current realities of RFID must be closed.