Leading consumer goods logistics company to use RFID to test ability to improve supply chain performance
EVERETT, Washington., and CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Feb. 15, 2005 - Intermec Technologies Corp. and Worley, one of the United States' leading third-party logistics(3PL) companies, have launched a pilot program to develop and test the implementation of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology within Worley's own facilities.
Worley, which has provided logistics services to Fortune 500 companies for more than 25 years, will integrate Intermec RFID warehousing systems into its warehouse management system, Warepak/400, to establish performance benchmarks in a working warehouse environment.The immediate objective of the RFID integration program is to increase the efficiency of Worley's own operations by improving inventory visibility and labor efficiencies. The knowledge gained also will be used to integrate RFID into the services the company offers its customers to meet future retailer requirements.
"With Intermec, we are researching the use of RFID technology in our warehouse management systems to enhance Worley operations in the areas of yard management, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and labor productivity," said Executive Vice President Blaine Worley. "We believe RFID offers many opportunities to improve the efficiency and profitability of supply chain processes. We expect to be able to demonstrate clear value from RFID in our own real-world environment."" Demonstrating clear ROI is a critical next step in the roll-out of supply chain RFID technology," said Intermec Vice President Scott Medford.
"Worley's facilities provide a working warehouse site where we can demonstrate how the quality and quantity of work performed on the floor can be improved by RFID." The RFID program is expected to launch during the first quarter of 2005. Worley and Intermec anticipate the first results to be available this year.
About Intermec
Intermec Technologies Corp., a UNOVA Inc. (NYSE:UNA) company, is a leader in global supply chain solutions and in the development, manufacture and integration of wired and wireless automated data collection, Intellitag(tm) RFID (radio frequency identification), mobile computing systems, bar code printers and label media.
The company's products and services are used by customers in many industries to improve productivity, quality and responsiveness of business operations, from supply chain management and enterprise resource planning to field sales and service.To learn more about how companies can benefit from Intermec's wireless technologies, contact Intermec Technologies Corp., 6001 36th Ave.
West, Everett, WA 98203 USA; telephone 800-347-2636; or visit Intermec's web site at www.intermec.com .
To learn more about UNOVA, visit www.unova.com .
About Worley
Worley, one of the country's leading third party logistics (3PL) companies, has provided logistics solutions to Fortune 500 companies for more than 25 years.
Worley business units include Worley Warehousing, Inc., Worley Distribution Services, Inc., Kenwood Records Management www.kenwoodrecords.com and Warepak Corporation, Inc.
www.warepak.com . Worley has established itself as a single source for warehousing and distribution, contract packaging and facility development.
To learn more about Worley, visit www.worleywarehousing.com .
