Why RFID Matters to Retailers

HUBS

SUB-SUPPLIERFACILITIES

SUPPLIERS (PERISHABLE)

STORES

100’s of Stores

ASN F

ASN F

ASN F

SUPPLIERS (AMBIENT)

1000’sAmbient Suppliers

Store Order

Ordered Stock

PRIMARYCONSOLIDATIONCENTERS

(3 PL, VMI Facilities (PkMS)

- Mostly Supplier Owned; Some Grocer Owned Stock

Supplier Owned Replen Stock

Replen P.O. (Supplier Owned Stock)

Replen Order(Grocer Owned Stock)

K-LINEFACILITY

Tranships

Tranships

Ad-hoc Transfers

SEASONAL OVERSTOCK FACILITY

Store Returns

Returns

Return To Hub/Supplier

Returns

Return To Supplier

Returns

ASN E

Independently Owned – 3PL)

ASN A

ASN B

ASN D

ASN C

ASN

ASN I

ASN H

ASN J

REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTERS

100’s Perishable Suppliers

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