Supply Chain News & Media
Altierre introduces out-of-stock sensor tool
November 9, 2009
Altierre Corp. today expanded its line of wireless products with the introduction of the Out-of-Stock Sensor Solution, which alerts retailers when it's time…
read nowLevi's chooses i2 for vendor managed inventory
November 8, 2009
i2 Technologies Inc. today announced that Levi Strauss & Co., one of the world's largest apparel marketers with sales in more than 110 countries, has…
read nowGetac unveils real-time RFID kit
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
August 18, 2009
V3 reports a new RFID release from ruggedized computing manufacturer Getac. Aimed at retail, warehousing and manufacturing, the system is "a hybrid of active…
read nowStaples selects RedPrairie for supply chain, workforce management
July 1, 2009
MILWAUKEE, Wis. — RedPrairie Corp., a productivity software provider, announced today that Staples, the world's largest office products company, has selected…
read now2D bar codes put marketing messages at shoppers' fingertips
June 22, 2009
The Packer: Entering a supermarket, a person is faced with thousands of choices of what to buy, pitting fruits and vegetables in the produce department not…
read nowApparel retailer implements item-level RFID tool
June 14, 2009
LOS ANGELES — Checkpoint Systems Inc., supplier of shrink management and merchandise visibility solutions, today announced the successful implementation of its…
read nowWincor Nixdorf becomes technology partner in the GS1 Knowledge Center
May 13, 2009
PADERBORN, Germany — Wincor Nixdorf, provider of IT services and solutions for the banking and retail sectors, announced it is now a technology partner of GS…
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GS1 DataBar set to improve the grocery checkout experience
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
The new barcode standard packs more info into a smaller space, creating opportunities for retailers and saving time for shoppers.
read nowOracle introduces Oracle Retail Data Model
April 26, 2009
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. — To help retailers accelerate their design and implementation of an enterprise data warehouse, Oracle today introduced the Oracle…
read nowNew retail display system provides item-level intelligence
April 23, 2009
DIXON, Ill. — UPM Raflatac, Seeonic and Alliance have announced the deployment of a new generation of Alliance's MAXRPM, an inventory management system for…
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Microsoft's Retail Experience Center: It's all about connectedness
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
The Redmond giant's retail test lab focuses on connecting all the moving parts of a retail enterprise, right down to the customer level.
read nowCheckpoint introduces source-to-store merchandise visibility solution
April 7, 2009
THOROFARE, N.J. — Checkpoint Systems Inc., a supplier of shrink management solutions, has announced the release of its Merchandise Visibility Solution, which…
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Basket-at-once scanning technology exists, but retailers aren't biting
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
RFID-based scanners can massively speed up checkout and cut wait times, but supply chain challenges have prevented adoption.
read nowCEO: Retail entering a new era
March 8, 2009
Retail Solutions Online: Green Hills Market CEO Gary Hawkins offers an intriguing premise in a series of new position papers. He feels the retail industry is…
read nowIBM: Few retailers taking advantage of supply chain transparency
March 4, 2009
RFID Journal: Supply chain leaders at companies around the world share similar challenges: They want to improve supply chain visibility, manage risks, know and…
read nowNew tool helps small grocers manage inventory, store systems
February 16, 2009
SYDNEY, Australia — A comprehensive new information system offering real time multi-store management is providing independent and small operators with the…
read nowWITRON unveils automatic shelf replenishment system
February 15, 2009
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — WITRON announced its new SRS Shelf Replenishment System, which provides automatic shelf replenishment in retail stores.
read nowP&G halts tagging of promotional displays
February 15, 2009
RFID Journal: The Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G), a pioneer in the use of Electronic Product Code (EPC) technologies in the supply chain, has ceased…
read nowFujitsu launches business analytics for retailers
February 10, 2009
LONDON — Fujitsu Services announced the launch of its new business analytics service aimed at helping retailers turn valuable business data into actionable…
read nowElie Tahari uses tech to boost brand loyalty
February 10, 2009
Display & Design Ideas: New York-based fashion designer Elie Tahari says it is using business intelligence technology to boost its profitability and brand…
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