The World World's largest retailer in Germany Madro Group (Metro) installed an NCR (New York Stock Market Code: NCR) self-service checkout system, not only readable Barcode, you can also read the RF Identity (RFID) tag.
The "Innovation Center" established by the Metro Group is located in Novis, Germany, with the aim of developing RFID technology in retail fields with partners.
NCR FastlaneTM installed in "Innovation Center" is the world's first self-payment solution integrating RFID reader. In its current application, the hybrid self-payment system also releases the security feature set up in the goods during the scanning process so that customers do not trigger a security alert when they leave the store.
NCR Greater China General Manager General Manager District Wan Kang said: "Cooperation with Madro Group 'RFID Innovation Center" provides testing opportunities for NCR innovative technology products. We expect mixed self-checking system RFID related features further expand to another new phase, can read product information on the ePC on the tag, ie, EPC. "
The NCR Fastlane installed in the innovation center integrates a read and write device for RFID manufactured by Feig Electronic GmbH. The system also supports standards made by EpcGlobal. Epcglobal is an industry association that specializes in the application and standardization of global electronic product coding technology dedicated to normative and responsible methods.
The Metro Group plans to use RFID to apply RFID to some logistics operations in some Branch of Metro in November 2004, and plan to become the first retail chain of RFID to the entire logistics chain. The "Innovation Center" is the purpose of providing technical testing for Metro Group and its partners to prepare for the official launch of November.
Dr. Gerd Wolfram, executive project manager of Madon Group's future store project: "The application of RFID technology will make the parties of retail enterprises more effective, whether it is the flow of various commodities or the front end. In 'RFID Innovation Center', The Metro Group is also testing a new way to read RFID tags in the checklink. This will significantly improve the logistics and product sub-detection efficiency of retail enterprises. We are also seeking effective ways that best meet customer's privacy needs. "
With the NCR Fastlane self-checkout system, retail companies can provide scans, packaging and payment for shoppers. In Europe, North America and Asia, more than 50 retailers have installed NCR's self-service checkout system in 10 countries. The Metro Group will install NCR Fastlane in 50 branches in Germany in early 2005 as a supplement to traditional checkout channels.
"RFID Innovation Center" is one of the projects of the Madro Group's "Future Store" program. In the plan, in order to promote innovative technology in the domestic and international retail industries, 45 famous partners from IT, consumer products and service industries, in real circumstances, in real circumstances in real circumstances. The application and interaction of the retail industry. This plan has become a valid platform for retail related technologies and process development and innovation. Among the "extraordinary future store" plans, many technical and advanced systems have been tested and further developed in practice. In the long run, the goal of the program is a standard for retail to develop a standard in international implementation.
