Inbound Logistics | July 2007 | Digital Issue

WhitePaper Digest

Avery Dennison TITLE: Tracking Reusable Metal Shipping Containers Using Passive RFID LENGTH: 8 pages DOWNLOAD: http://www.morerfid.com/list.php?subdetail=case&action=list&doc_ type=1&display=RFID SUMMARY: This whitepaper examines RFID tags in action on large steel shipping containers. Are hard tags durable enough to track containers through their lifetime? Are simple print RFID labels suitable as shipping labels? The results are in, and the answer to both of those questions is “yes.” The tags tested performed very well – most were readable 100-percent of the time. The report concludes that RFID technology has advanced significantly for certain applications.

TradeBeam TITLE: Commodity Classification in International Trade LENGTH: 4 pages

DOWNLOAD: www.tradebeam.com/downloads/whitepaper_international_trade.pdf SUMMARY: Shippers need to comply with myriad laws and requirements before importing or exporting cargo – it is no wonder companies constantly battle shipment delays and disruptions. This whitepaper examines import/export challenges and analyzes software solutions that can streamline those processes and reduce the risk of human error. Intermec TITLE: A Practical Approach to Applying UID Marks to Legacy Assets LENGTH: 6 pages DOWNLOAD: www.intermec.com/learning/content_library/white_papers SUMMARY: Interested in the challenges of marking legacy assets? Read this white- paper to learn what is required of a marking system, understand the available options for your company, and discover a new solution developed by Intermec and the U.S. Coast Guard for marking in-service assets. The paper concludes that unique identification is the best way to streamline record-keeping, cut down on lost goods, and save time. Manhattan Associates TITLE: How to Convert Inventory From Cost to Competitive Advantage LENGTH: 6 pages DOWNLOAD: www.manh.com/library/read_whitepapers.html SUMMARY: The growth of global supply chains and contract manufacturing, as well as more dynamic product life cycles and multi-channel distribution, are pushing traditional inventory management practices toward obsolescence. Companies are adopting new inventory management technologies and processes to reduce inventory, while still steadily increasing customer service. The results of an Aberdeen Group study, which finds that many companies are actively re-evaluating inventory management processes and technology, are detailed in this whitepaper.

Intermec and the U.S. Coast Guard teamed up on a new solution for marking legacy assets, explained in this whitepaper. See how the solution can help streamline your record-keeping.

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