NAUGATUCK, Conn., July 26, 2005 – Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world's leading logistics services providers, now provides rapidly implementable, cost-effective radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions for its customers.
This approach, already successfully implemented for a leading medical-device company, allows Kuehne + Nagel customers to participate in strategic RFID initiatives while leveraging the company's logistics infrastructure, implementation expertise and proven RFID software and hardware platform.
Kuehne + Nagel uses Avicon's RFID implementation methodology and proven epcExpress™ RFID middleware, which is integrated into the company's warehouse management system.
Ray Blum, Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. Director of Customer Integrations, said, “We've successfully deployed Avicon's epcExpress™ for RFID compliance programs. This new packaged service builds on that experience to provide our customers with a cost-effective way to participate in RFID-enabled supply chains. We are focused on making our customers successful through best-in-class outsourced logistics services. We believe that RFID will be an integral part of next generation supply chains.”
Marc Linster, Avicon Chief Executive Officer, said, “Kuehne + Nagel's new solution reinforces its position as a leading logistics service provider. By integrating epcExpress™ with Kuehne + Nagel's back-end systems, we provide a seamless, scalable solution for rapid deployment. This new service meets growing market demand for cost-effective, timely RFID implementation services.”
