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Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology is set to provide the next big shift in supply chain IT. A much-needed support network for retailers, suppliers and packaging firms alike is led by not-for-profit UK standards body, e.centre. David Weatherby, EPCglobal project manager for e.centre explains what this means for industry.

There is an interesting phenomenon taking place right now within the supply chain sector. Unprecedented changes in the way the supply chain operates are placing new demands on IT systems while, in turn, developments in IT systems are opening up yet more novel ways of exploiting the chain - a self-fuelling cycle. Management can be forgiven for feeling insecure when making strategic decisions affecting the way they operate, or making decisions on their future IT infrastructure, in such a dynamically changing environment.

Evolve to a network-enabled supply chain through transformational outsourcing to generate deeper cost savings, exploit technology investments and gain a competitive advantage.

Keep moving, evolving, strengthening your core business and skills and extending your range of offerings and above all look after your customers and partners. Sensible words like these seem trite when every business in the supply chain is striving to do its best. So what is this new editor going to do to help the subscribers of this magazine?

UDEX, the UK's leading data quality services provider, has recently announced its break through into the non-food service sector, securing a major deal with King Distribution & Services, part of the Autobar Group.

FEIG ELECTRONIC GmbH, manufacturer of the highly successful OBID i-scan HF product family, announced the release of firmware for thier product line that enables support of the KSWTempSense-transponder offered by KSW Microtec Corp., Dresden, Germany.

Steve Baxter, managing director of Ross Systems UK, looks at the RFID issues affecting the supply chain.

A major European survey of the supply chain and logistics industry paints a picture of rising costs, heightened uncertainty and increased competition in the industry.