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The right product, in the right place, at the right time

Improving customer service can be the main differentiator for retail and consumer products companies—and having the right product mix available when and where they want it is key. Do you know what products are selling, where? Can you track and replenish goods to keep the shelves stocked at the right levels? RFID technology can help businesses more efficiently manage the supply chain from the manufacturer to the distribution center to the store. With RFID, retailers and consumer products companies have been able to:
  • Increase customer satisfaction by anticipating and meeting customer demand.
  • Obtain real-time supply/demand data to enable a more flexible supply chain and better decision making.
  • Improve inventory management to limit out-of-stocks and overages.
  • Enable automated sense and respond capabilities.
  • Reduce shrinkage and improve loss management.


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Resources
RFID for supply chain management and in-store operations from IBM
RFID Solution for the Consumer Driven Supply Chain from IBM
IBM RFID Solution Centers: Leveraging IBM business solutions with RFID technology
RFID - A Driving Force for Innovation
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