Skillweb demonstrates RFID solution at Co-op Group

20 November 2007, 12:57pm

Skillweb, provider of innovative mobile computer solutions for parcel logistics and supply chain operations demonstrated its RFID solution deployed into the Co-operative Group at the high profile opening of the AIDC Centre in Halifax.

The European Centre for Excellence for AIDC (Automatic identification and data capture), was opened by Stephen Timms MP, Minister of State for Competitiveness, and MP for East Ham, London, on Monday 19 November.

The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) solution that Skillweb demonstrated is used by the Co-operative Group to track valuable stock such as cigarettes, alcohol and other high ticket items. The solution tracks the movements of each individual plastic tote. All totes have lids and seals which ensures that high worth assets are distributed safely and helps to prevent losses. Automatic stock check facilities using the RFID technology also saves staff time.

After a pilot project for the RFID system with Co-operative that proved a return on investment within six months, the system is now live in the Co-operative warehouse in Talke Pits and will shortly be deployed to Bradford.

Chris Wright, Managing Director of Skillweb commented, "We are delighted to have had the opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness of RFID systems. There has been a lot of hype around RFID in the last few years, which has distorted people's views of what can be achieved with the technology. Skillweb's work with the Co-operative Group has clearly shown that there are a lot of business benefits to be gained from the use of RFID when used appropriately."

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