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RFID solutions

increasing performance with visibility

Montage and Analytica are leading IT firms that will open to you a new horizon in Supply Chain Management & Business Intelligence tools to boost your profitability & business performance management

through imagination,

innovation and unequal experience

to improve your results and make you flourish in the world of the future

Montage offers a wide global network:

200+ specialized BI professionals

experts in business intelligence, supply chain management and visualization

technologies, either onsite or SaaS

offices in 4

countries

operations in 3

continents

we have years of experience

developing solutions for clients in

logistics, retail manufacturing,

healthcare and CPG verticals around the

world

our team difference is based on a global focus, delivering turnkey

solutions that solve your requirements in an effective and

integral manner

experience the difference of

using best practices

for BI and supply chain management

discover the reasons why

most worldwide leaders have placed RFID

implementation as one of their top priorities

practical applications…

…right to the point

Complex Global Supply Operations need expedite access to information

VISIBILITY

inventory managementasset management

smart shelvesaccess control

productivity toolsreports & dashboards

your supply chain automatically updates and shares information with your systems

RFID TAG

Reader

your process acquires full visibility along the supply chain even in remote operations

all the information you may need to manage your operation is automatically provided in real time

RFID enables full visibility for your entire manufacturing process

Production

Procurement Warehouse

DistributionProductionServices

(R&D, Quality)

ManagementInformation

Systems

RFID enabled procurementProcurement

order is sent to vendors

order arrives from supplier

order is put-away and tags are applied

entering inventory (non RFID Supplier)

shipment enters the system and is checked against purchase order

all databases are updated

automatically

shipment detected as it passes through dock (RFID supplier) or traditional bar

codes are read

RFID enabled warehouse and inventoryWarehouse

shipment is put-away to warehouse

tagged material ensures it is stacked at assigned

location & remains visible

inspections made with handheld sensor detect

critical issues (EXP)

readers keep automatic real-time count and location information

tagged goods are recognized by sensors

at the entrance

integration with WMS provides information about stacking logic

RFID enabled production processProduction

sorting and inspections are done automatically

picking now becomes smart

managers gain full visibility and control at

every step

RFID enabled processing lines

capture information

integration with MRP provides real time data

material for production is allocated to

production staging

RFID enabled distribution

shipping organization

receiving organization

order received then released for

picking

pick & packed for transport. RFID tags applied in cascading

order detected as it passes through dock and ship confirm processed. RFID truck sensors check BL & PL

order detected as it passes through receiving dock and receipt processed

Distribution

truck arrives at destination with validated BL & PL

RFID enabled manufacturing: SUMMARY

• RFID increases your overall performance at all levels • Manage by facts with up-to-date accurate critical information• Significant cycle time reduction. JIT & continuous flow are easier to implement/control• Allows integration with other systems: MRP, MRP2, ERP, CRM, SCM, WMS, SCP. • Reduction of chances for waste, losses, error or defects• Ensures real time and integrity of data for systems (like MRP)• Full-visibility along the process empowers management• Important cost savings

core benefits at a glance

decrease in lost inventory

cycle time reduction

lower labor requirements

reduction of out-of-stock

lower safety stock levels

facilitation of JIT

effective ROI measured

10-50% lead time reduction (better JIT)

5-30% lower inventory levels

25-30% Cycle Time Reduction in-out

2-3% overall reduction in costs for warehouse & transportation

1-5% higher sales due to lower out-of-stocks

Sources: National Retail Federation, University of Saint Gallen & Grenoble Graduate School of Business

in God we trust…all the rest, bring data!!!

RFID solutions

increasing performance with visibility

empowering management with information

…your specialized business intelligence boutique

montage supply chain management

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