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14/11/2006 14:12
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Leading high-street retailer Marks & Spencer is hoping to use RFID (radio frequency identification) tags across its network of stores following the success of a pilot supply management scheme.
The company has confirmed that it plans to increase the use of the high-tech supply chain management technology from 42 stores to almost 450 in order to ensure efficiency across its retail operations, reports ComputerWeekly.com.
Marks & Spencer begin the trialling of RFID tags at the start of 2006 and gradually increased the number of tagged items from 25 million to 49 million following positive feedback from management and staff.
Chief executive Stuart Rose explained that the retailer is keen to focus on the new supply chain management approach now, especially on more expensive in-store products.
"RFID had to sit slightly on the sidelines while other things took priority. I am personally very keen on RFID, particularly in high-value items such as suits," said Mr Rose.
He added: "We are rolling out RFID to a number of other departments too. I think RFID is here to stay."
RFID enables workers to carry out efficient stock takes using handheld scanning devices without the need to remove each item from the shop display.
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