Oracle unveils RFID capabilities for warehouse management

[Johannesburg, 29 January 2004] - The next version of Oracle Warehouse Management software will include new radio frequency identification (RFID) and Electronic Product Code (EPC) capabilities, the company announced today. The capabilities will help suppliers comply with recent mandates from Wal-Mart and the Department of Defence, and enable companies to reduce warehouse and distribution costs through improved inventory control and extended supply chain visibility.

Oracle Warehouse Management will leverage Oracle Database 10g and Oracle Application Server 10g to provide a comprehensive RFID platform that can accommodate large volumes of transactional data and improve order fulfilment operations.

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