read the article below and describe the value added to the supply chain visibility, cost, performance and scheduling of goods throughout the supply chain management.

1 Executive Summary

The goal of Project Zipper was to evaluate and analyze the benefits of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to retailers and brands through their supply chain shipping and receiving processes. This report outlines the parameters of the study, the conclusive results for Phase 1 of the project, learning opportunities drawn from findings, and return on investment (ROI) implicati

2 Abstract

Since the advent of the barcode in the 1970s, the flow of information and goods between brands and retailers has been relatively consistenta purchase order is issued from a retailer, the brand collects the products to be sent to the retailer, an advanced shipping notice (ASN) is created, the products are shipped, the retailer receives the products, and any difference between what is ordered and what is received is reconciled. The process is straightforward and established, however, inherent errors introduced at various stages of the process are not understood.