FactoryRFID in the Factory-Source Data, Source tagging An RFID enabled Retail store is only as good as the previous points in the supply chain, mainly the DC and the factory. The product originates in the factory as well as most data attached to the product. Hence source tagging in the factory is essential for a successful RFID supply chain implementation. ComponentSoft pioneered the item level packing process for the Department of Defense and develop a unique item level RFID packing system. This has now been modified to accommodate the needs of today's most demanding retailers. ItemSight in the factory allows detailed purchase orders to be received from corporate at various manufacturing facilities anywhere in the world. Item, carton, and palette RFID tags are generated on site in each individual factory. Items are packed in cartons to purchase order specification, then palletized. The process continues with container packing for overseas delivery. All data from original purchase order is transmitted electronically through the supply chain from factory, to distribution center to retail store providing end to end supply chain visibility and 100% inventory accuracy. The process of receiving, validation, and re-aggregation for specific Store deliveries takes place in the distribution center which ultimately is received in the back end of the store then distributed to the retail store front.
Item level carton packing in the factory using ItemSight software
Automatic carton to palette aggregation using ItemSight to drive shrink wrap machine. ItemSight RFID factory automation system features the following:
Source level tagging:
|
