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APPENDIX A

This shows the benefits of RFID to the ERP at different levels of the pyramid.

Strategic decision
making is based on
instantly available Top
reports. Management

Reports required
to carry out Top Available finished
management Middle Sales product inventory data
decisions is readily Management Teams is always current and
available accurate.

Production is not
halted by short
supplies, yields are Factory Managers
accurate and real Scheduling is
time. accurate and
based on actual
Production Personal ordering and
required
production