REWE Group pilots RFID with UPM Rafsec Gen 2 inlays

"The German retailer REWE has started an extensive pallet-level RFID pilot at its Norderstedt distribution center in Germany. The UHF Gen 2 inlays used in the pilot are provided by UPM Rafsec, a leading RFID tag and inlay manufacturer known for low-cost, high-quality products. Following RFID mandates from major global retailers, REWE Group has itself decided to begin implementing RFID and is the first to use the latest Gen 2 technology. Through RFID implementation REWE aims to strengthen its competitive advantage and market position by optimizing the joint supply chain with its suppliers. There will be up to 30 suppliers involved in the pilot's first phase. In order to help them access quality RFID labels at a competitive pricing of 23 euro cents each, REWE decided to bundle the projected need to one supplier." Source: morerfid.com