Avery Dennison Retail Group opens Customer Design and Innovation Center in Germany to simulate RFID applications in the global supply chain for retailers. The center will serve European customers in the apparel and footwear industries. …
… “Within its simulated global supply chain at the new center, Avery Dennison is also showcasing its RFID-enabled inventory productivity and loss-prevention solutions from manufacturing through to consumer purchase at retail.
The use of RFID in the retail supply chain is a fast-growing solution due to the significant improvements in inventory productivity and operating efficiency that it makes possible.
The use of RFID for inventory accuracy and loss prevention creates a new paradigm for retailers,’ Stander said. We already know that with RFID, inventory accuracy improves from the 65-85 percent range to more than 95 percent and in some cases as high as 99 percent.
Just as compelling is the fact that RFID speeds the cycle time of a store-level inventory by over 20 times. These two benefits are driving improved inventory productivity by an average of more than five percent, improving store labor productivity and the overall customer experience. “ …
via Avery Dennison: Germany Design and Innovation Center.
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