Flag maker Annin adopts SAP RFID technology, Cost-Cutting Course
16 Sep '05
3 min read
He included that the flexibility of the RFID technology allowed us to model our RFID processes while automating business processes with EPC information into our existing SAP platform. They were also able to leverage existing investments and skill sets in SAP within our organization. It was a no-brainer.
SAP NetWeaver provides companies with a powerful platform to manage integrate and leverage RFID data within their SAP and non-SAP business applications. By integrating a combination of SAP NetWeaver components with core business applications, such as enterprise resource planning or supply chain management, customers can RFID-enable their business processes. The implementation of SAP RFID technology was facilitated by Annin's implementation partner CIBER Novasoft.
The integration of SAP RFID technology and the pre-existing SAP IT infrastructure means information captured from the RFID tags for the more than 500,000 master cartons shipped annually can be accessed directly in the enterprise SAP system. Retailers can track and report on the movement of Annin's inventory tagged with RFID through warehouses and stores. By creating this real-world aware network, Annin has laid the groundwork for shipping items using RFID and developing an integrated and scalable approach to the technology, providing benefits beyond merely meeting the Wal-Mart requirement.
US leading Annin & Co is the world's oldest and largest flag manufacturer. Starting from a sail loft in downtown New York City making signal flags for sailing ships in the 1820's, Annin incorporated in 1847 and has since grown to four manufacturing locations.
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