Global RFID Implementation - Factory to DC

CURRENT STATE
RFID Tags are imbedded into Deckers's product labels to meet the requirements of Wholesale & Retail stores’ to efficiently take inventory counts.

• Factories perform an RFID scan into Baoshen database.

  • Disconnected from current PO management platform (Infor Nexus)

• CH3 DC implemented RFID scans for inbound, outbound & returns

  • Data is retained within 3PL WMS

• Deckers does not have a global RFID database

• Deckers Retail Stores utilize RFID for Inventory management

• Major US Customers require RFID tags on the product, but they do not require access to the individual EPCs

High Level Proposal

• Scan RFID tags throughout the supply chain & retain the data in a SGTIN database

  • RFID Tag Activation

  • Factory PO association

    • <Proposed to do within Infor Nexus>

  • PO Receipt at Destination DC

  • SO Shipment from DC

  • Return Receipt

Benefits

• Standardize RFID globally

  • Currently, regional DCs are all looking into RFID independently

• Reduction in short shipments

• Reduction in labor for inventory counts

• Ability to identify "bad actors" within supply chain

  • Some partners divert product to markets that are not allowed, and an SGTIN database will help identify the perpetrators.

Known Costs

• SGTIN Database

  • Enhanced Integrations to 3PL and Nexus

• Physical Equipment for RFID Scan

  • Costs expected to be allocated to DC or Factory