Determine if radio frequency identification (RFID) technology should be deployed at your facility by taking part in the RFID Readiness Assessment Program. This supply chain execution system tool evaluates the opportunities, constraints, probable costs and implementation methods of incorporating RFID into a company's existing operations. The first step is a pre-assessment questionnaire that profiles the physical environment, processes, systems and trading partner compliance programs. A consultant then performs an on-site analysis and produces a report, which covers operational and systems observations, estimated costs and proposed opportunities for RFID. A recommended action plan for implementing RFID is offered.
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Pallets: A North American Perspective is a new book that recognizes the important relationship pallets have in optimizing the supply chain. Topics explored include the history of pallets, options for designing the right pallet for a particular application, and the rapidly growing trend toward pallet rental and management. This 197-page book is co-authored by Rick LeBlanc, president of Pacts Managements Inc., and Stewart Richardson, president of Thomco Material Handling. Visit www.pactsmgt.com or call 800-805-0263 to obtain a copy.
PACTS Management Inc.
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A free report titled "The ERP Warehouse Module versus Best-of-Breed WMS" reviews the critical factors involved in selecting an effective warehouse management system. The 10-page report, co-authored by HighJump Software and TKR Consulting Associates, asks the necessary questions for matching the functionality of a warehouse management system to a business' requirements. Business strategy, cost, needed functionality, vendor focus and implementation are among the issues discussed. Free reports on this and other subjects, including automated data collection and order fulfillment systems, are available at www.highjumpsoftware.com.
HighJump Software
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