Tesco has signalled its intent to roll out RFID
technology across its store network in the world’s largest single
order for Electronic Product Code (EPC) RFID readers.
Electronic security product supplier ADT will provide more
than 4,000 readers and 16,000 antennae by autumn 2005, in the first
phase of the contract. These will cover the dock doors and
merchandise receipt points at approximately 1,300 Tesco stores and
35 distribution centres across the UK.
This solution will be a key part of Tesco's Radio Barcode and
Secure Supply Chain programmes, which aim to increase product
availability, reduce prices and improve customer service.
Colin Cobain, IT director at Tesco, said, "ADT successfully came
up with the solution that meets the specific requirements of our
supply chain and we have been extremely impressed with the trials
run to date. Their pan-European capabilities are key to meeting our
ambitious roll-out plans."
