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Synchronizing Real-Time Product Movement to Improve Distribution Operation Productivity

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Overview Wholesale distribution operations are becoming more complex, with ever-changing customer requirements, global and electronic marketplaces, multiple distribution channels, and compliance initiatives adding to the perennial challenges of delivering accurately and on time. Successfully meeting these challenges in ways that provide competitive advantage requires tight synchronization of business processes throughout the supply chain and across the entire enterprise. Traditional warehouse management or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions are not enough. True distribution effectiveness means streamlined processes and timely access to the information necessary for moving goods at maximum speeds. Tracking technologies such as Radio Frequency (RF) and Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) eliminate manual labor but by themselves cannot make up for awkward workflows, redundant handling, or errors.

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Publisher	Microsoft	File Format	WORD
Date Published	March 2006
Format	White Papers
Topics	ERP, Business Management

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IT Director
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rfid,
shop,
japan,
e-tail

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Channel:
LANs
Tags:
rfid

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Channel:
SME Director

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Channel:
Security Strategy

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Channel:
Enterprise

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Publisher:
ZDNet UK

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ntl:Telewest Business

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Publisher:
IBM

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Publisher:
IBM

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