May 30, 2006www.supplychainmarket.com
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Symbol Technologies

In this Webinar you will learn about GXS RFID Accelerator, the first automated, off-the-shelf, packaged data synchronization and radio frequency identification (RFID) solution. The solution includes three components:

  1. GXS Quick Connect, which enables product information compliance according to industry standards and a connection to a supported global data synchronization network (GDSN)-certified data pool
  2. epcSolutions' RFIDTagManager, an RFID tagging and labelling software solution that can generate RFID labels on a Zebra R110Xi printer
  3. Symbol Technologies' RFID handhelds, which brings in-field, intelligent business processing to the RFID Accelerator with multimodal, bar code, and RFID data capture
Featured Articles
From Bar Codes To Smart Labels
Smart labels are shipping labels with embedded RFID tags. They offer promise in helping organizations deploy RFID for compliance with retail industry and DoD mandates. Smart labels allow you to retain bar code/shipping label information in the same or similar format to what you are currently using, while adding RFID. Submitted by Printronix

The Importance Of Mobile Computer Durability And Ergonomics — Why Rugged Devices Cost Less
Considering all costs of ownership over the lifetime of mobile computers, true-industrial devices cost less — and provide a far greater return on investment (ROI). Submitted by Hand Held Products

Transportation Management Systems: Bigger Than You Think
Until recently, the TMS solution was targeted to baseline transportation execution capabilities. The TMS completed the order fulfillment cycle by providing the machinery to arrange and execute delivery of goods to customers, or in the case of an inbound sourcing path, to move goods from the supplier's facility to the company's. Submitted by RedPrairie Corporation

RFID And The Current Supply Chain Platforms
Many larger companies are attacking complete supply chain initiatives as it relates to a complex distribution network, collaborative sourcing of product, vendor managed inventory, and significant vendor requirements. Submitted by Cornerstone Solutions

Top News Stories
Printronix Expands World's Best-Selling Line-Matrix Printing Platform With Introduction Of Competitively Priced Alternative To Serial-Matrix Printing For Chinese And Korean Markets
RedPrairie Expands Labor Planning Horizon And Introduces The First Employee Report Card
SmartOps Joins New SAP Industry Value Network For Chemicals
Featured Products
RedPrairie E2e
Whether you are a supplier, manufacturer or retailer, consumer demand ultimately drives your business. Consumers want customization, choices and on-time, accurate orders — yesterday, if not sooner. Download the product sheet.

Cognitive C Series Printers
Cognitive Solutions announces the introduction of its revolutionary compact industrial barcode and label printers. A new generation of high-performance thermal label printers that bridge the gap between midrange and desktop printers.

Cornerstone Solutions Strategic Services
Cornerstone Solutions' Strategic Services can help you develop and execute a successful game plan for your operation. We have the expertise to help you optimize your operations in ways that will significantly improve customer service and reduce distribution costs. Download more information by accessing the product sheet: Strategic Services.

Scanco MAS90/200 Route Accounting
Workabout route is designed for complete route delivery and remote sales order entry operations with functionality that includes route/customer sequencing, order creation, tracking returns and deposits, on-the-fly editing capabilities, receipt printing, truck inventories, order/sales reports, direct connect, and remote dial up communications, and much more.

Featured Download
The Basics Of Financial Supply Chain Automation
Automation throughout the supply chain provides significant savings. Used with permission from Integrated Solutions for Retailers magazine
Industry Events
Global Aviation RFID Forums
2006 will be a year of great momentum for RFID in aviation! With Boeing's recent announcement regarding RFID parts marking on its 787 Dreamliner and the continuation of the cooperative RFID requirements by Boeing and Airbus, the RFID impact is poised to drive change in the industry. Make plans now to attend the Forum to learn from these aviation leaders and harness the known benefits of RFID technology. Forums will be held: May 31 - June 1, Vienna, VA; September 19, Xiamen, China.
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