Existing RF source tagging design center expanded to help customers meet
emerging compliance initiatives
New York, NY - January 12, 2004 - Checkpoint Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CKP),
the world`s largest integrator of RFID technology into consumer product
packaging, today announced the expansion of its RF Source Tagging Design
Center. This global network of centers, in operation since 1993, will
now offer EPC/RFID compliance and business design services to consumer
products manufacturers, logistics providers and their retail partners.
The services complement Checkpoint`s EPC network management software
platform and family of EPC tags and readers, providing clients with the
most comprehensive selection of EPC products and services in the
industry today.
Driven by organizations such as Wal-Mart, the Department of Defense
(DoD) and the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA), EPC
users are looking for "standardized" development processes to help them
mitigate the financial, technical and business risk associated with
adopting this exciting new technology. As these industry- driven
deadlines draw closer, consumer products goods (CPGs) manufacturers, 3rd
party logistics providers (3PLs) and retailers need clear, concise,
actionable data and support to ensure compliance and to fully leverage
the benefits the technology provides. This can only be achieved through
a thorough understanding of the design, implementation and integration
issues associated with RFID and how they impact a company`s internal
business processes.
The Checkpoint EPC Solution Center is a controlled environment where
CPGs, 3PLs and retailers can begin the process of evaluation and design
of their EPC implementation program. "Designed to emulate real-world
situations, Checkpoint engineers work with clients to outline a
comprehensive plan that addresses practical RF technology and EPC
network design issues as well as implementation and system integration
requirements" said John Thorn, General Manager of Checkpoint`s Supply
Chain and Brand Solutions Group. "Emphasis is on a practical solution
built around a robust, proven, scaleable software-centric infrastructure
platform.
It is this platform that allows the client to see the benefits of EPC
technologies with minimal and metered impact on the IT infrastructure."
As a market leader and worldwide provider of RFID solutions for access
control, automated library and asset tracking applications, Checkpoint
has been developing, installing and servicing the RFID infrastructure
needs of its customers for over 20 years. The company is now focusing
its expertise on developing and delivering "open" EPC/RFID compliance
and business design services to help manufacturers and logistics
providers quickly and easily meet the Wal-Mart EPC compliance mandate
and other emerging vertical industry initiatives.
"There are many companies entering the space. Most are makers of parts
of the "whole product" solution or regional software providers, said
Steve Casey, Senior Director of Checkpoint`s ID Engineering Group.
"However, unlike other companies offering limited or partial services,
Checkpoint has been delivering comprehensive RFID solutions to the
retail, manufacturing and institutional markets around the globe since
the 1980`s. It is this experience that has enabled Checkpoint to move
beyond the laboratory and provide our clients with real-world
applications at sustainable ROIs."
About Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Checkpoint Systems, Inc. is a multinational manufacturer and leading
provider of product identification and shrink management solutions for
the consumer packaged goods and retail industries. A founding member of
the MIT Auto-ID Center, Checkpoint`s technology solutions include
digital RF/EAS and RFID systems, RF source tagging, barcode labeling
systems, EAS, handheld labeling systems and retail merchandising
systems. For additional information, visit Checkpoint Systems` web site
located at www.checkpointsystems.com.
Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Glenda Laudisio
800/257-5540 x 2411
glenda.laudisio@checkpt.com
Spectrum Marketing & Communications
Bob Basmadjian
908/823-9400
spectrum_marketing@earthlink.net
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