Together with its suppliers, the METRO Group is set to considerably expand its use of radio frequency identification (RFID) in 2007. Metro has approved two Intermec RFID starter packs, specially tailored to the needs of the consumer goods industry, which will be offered to its suppliers. The preconfigured application contained in the packs makes it possible to easily fit pallets and boxes with RFID tags.
Both RFID starter packs contain an Intermec PM4i RFID-enabled printer and SF51 Bluetooth bar code scanner. In addition, the second expanded option also contains an Intermec RFID portal for full recording of incoming and outgoing goods.
The partnership between the two companies has its roots in the use of the Intermec RFID system in the METRO Group Future Store Initiative, the METRO Group RFID Innovation Center and the RFID introduction in November 2004.
"We have been working successfully together with Intermec for several years. Intermec is an important partner in our RFID rollout and we will continue to draw on their expertise in the future," said Dr Gerd Wolfram, managing director of MGI METRO Group Information Technology GmbH.
By September, the METRO Group plans to have rolled out around 130 Intermec RFID portals across Germany in the METRO Cash & Carry stores and the Varena Distribution Centre in Hamm.
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