RFID Momentum with Tesco
Tesco signs contract to buy EPC/RFID readers
Noted on UsingRFID
Wednesday January 19, 2005
ADT has announced the signing of a multi-year contract with UK supermarket chain Tesco Plc as its exclusive supplier of Electronic Product Code (EPC) Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) readers and antennae.
The contract follows the successful completion of an RFID pilot programme with Tesco. The first phase of the contract involves the provision of over 4,000 readers and 16,000 antennae by autumn 2005 for the dock doors and merchandise receipt points at approximately 1,300 Tesco stores and 35 distribution centres across the UK. Further deployments are planned, potentially including international Tesco business units. This article is copyright 2005 UsingRFID.com.
The solution will be a key enabler of Tesco's so-called 'Radio Barcode' and secure supply chain programmes, which were created to promote increased product availability, lower prices, and improved customer service. Tesco's initiative supports the goals of EPCglobal for the worldwide adoption of a universal standard for the retail supply chain.
"We continually look at ways in which we can make life better for our customers, and Radio Barcodes is a technology that we believe can help us do this," said Colin Cobain, IT Director for Tesco Plc. "ADT came up with a solution that meets the 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 roll-out plans."
"We applaud Tesco's vision and thank them for their leadership in driving the RFID initiative," added Dave Robinson, President for Tyco Fire & Security. ADT, part of Tyco Fire & Security, designs, installs and services electronic security systems for retail, business and government and home intruder protection and detection systems.
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Posted by Craig at January 20, 2005 02:06 PM