DC Velocity - June 2009

rollouts

FLEXing their muscles: In today’s economy, many companies are facing unpredictable swings in their supply chains. To meet the resulting need for additional short-term space and services, DSC Logistics is introducing FlexSpace 2009. The program allows customers to obtain short-term space to handle situations like seasonal spikes, special programs, promotional events, inventory buildup or overflow, and product recalls.

DSC says customers of its FlexSpace 2009 service will benefit from DSC’s execution excellence, long track record of partnering with companies in a wide range of industries, proven capabilities in startups and value-added services, and commitment to helping customers reach their business goals.

DSC will begin rolling out the new program in the Los Angeles; Greensboro, N.C.; Atlanta; and Chicago areas. (DSC Logistics, (800) 372-1960, www.dsclogistics.com)

Following directions: M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc., a provider of innovative microwave and RF design solutions and products, presents a new floor-mounted RFID portal capable of detecting the direction of travel (DOT) of RFID-tagged items.

Given today’s evolving security and supply chain management landscape, it is not enough that an RFID portal simply registers a tagged item within its sensor range. The ability of floor-mounted DOT portals to calculate the direction an RFID-tagged item traveled delivers a new level of security and information to the supply chain management field. The bi-directional processing also enables the more advanced middleware providers to more easily discriminate false reads. (M/A-COM Technology Solutions, www.macom.com)

Making tracks: Whether it’s a health-care organization looking to protect its supply chain from counterfeit pharmaceuticals or a retailer looking to ascertain the availability of a product, the ability to track products is incredibly powerful. Axway Track and Trace makes it easier for organizations to pinpoint the location of products. Powered by Synchrony, the latest release of Axway Track and Trace enables the secure retrieval, transfer, and management of key product data to enable transparency in the supply chain. The solution provides broad applications for distributors working in the health-care and consumer goods industries.

Providing end-to-end visibility and product authentication services, Axway Track and Trace can reduce the scope of product recalls. It can also aid in detecting counterfeiting, diversion, and fraud. And it can help organizations comply with various drug and food safety regulations.

Axway Track and Trace 2. 1 supports EPC Information Services (EPCIS) queries through a new Event Repository. The Event Repository supports all event types specified by the EPCIS standard and proprietary data extensions to capture commissioning, packaging, and product movement events. It also captures change of ownership and other financial events to give a complete picture of the product life cycle.

Version 2. 1 also offers the Serial Number Manager as an optional module. Using GS1 standards, it defines the format and allocates unique serial number ranges across multiple locations, making it easier to manage the generation of serial numbers at the enterprise level. (Axway, www.axway.com)

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