Nov 2, 2009

Container Centralen Adopts RFID SystemSource: Container Centralen

Container Centralen, Inc. is adopting a radio frequency identification system for tracking equipment. The initial rollout of the system will include approximately 150 locations and 250,000 CC Containers (shipping racks) supplied to horticultural customers throughout North America.

CC selected an “active tag” RFID system for North America; the project is believed to be the largest RFID deployment of its kind in the world.

“Our customers will gain added assurance that the system we provide to them accurately captures the movement of all CC equipment within the horticultural supply chain,” said Container Centralen President Sonny Costin. “This is important for optimizing customer use of CC equipment and creating opportunities for cost reduction.”

The project spanned two years of preparation, which culminated in the selection of two highly accomplished and innovative RFID supplier-partners. Fluensee, Inc. will provide the asset tracking and visibility software to leverage RFID technology in optimizing the use of the tagged CC racks. They also will be responsible for the solution implementation and support services. RF Code, Inc. will provide the active tags, readers and infrastructure necessary to enable CC’s rack-tracking initiative. Those two companies have previously worked together on RFID implementations; integration of their services and products is already well established.

Implementation of the project commences immediately and includes installation of readers at 150 locations and attachment of 250,000 RFID tags to CC shipping racks. The system will be fully deployed by the end of February 2010.

For more information, visit Container Centralen’s website.