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Wal-Mart and Target Sit on Panel With Their Suppliers to Discuss RFID Strategies and Timetables at Retail Systems/VICS Conference CHICAGO --(Business Wire)-- April 27, 2004 -- Additional Presentations, Technology Pavilions, and Vendor Panels Will Feature Latest RFID AdvancementsTop IT and business executives from Wal-Mart, Target Stores, HP, and Kimberly Clark will discuss critical issues around RFID during one of the three opening general sessions at this year's Retail Systems 2004/VICS Collaborative Commerce in a panel entitled, "EPC Here and Now - A Fireside Chat about RFID" on Tuesday, May 18th at 10:30AM. Session participants include: -- Linda Dillman, EVP/CIO, Wal-Mart Stores -- Paul Singer, SVP, Technology Services and CIO, Target Corp. -- Mike O'Shea, Director, Auto ID/RFID Strategies and Technology, Kimberly-Clark -- Dick Lampman, SVP, HP Research and Director, HP Labs, Hewlett-Packard Company These top IT executives will offer the latest views about the realities, promises, and the challenges of an RFID-enabled supply chain. They will also provide an update on EPCglobal, the organization founded by Uniform Code Council and EAN International to facilitate adoption of the EPC (electronic product code) System. The panelists will discuss why two of the most successful retailers are leading this 'call to action.' Retail Systems 2004/VICS Collaborative Commerce, May 17 - 19, 2004 at McCormick Place in Chicago, will offer its attendees a variety of additional opportunities to get the most up-to-date information about RFID applications and realities for the retail, apparel and CPG industries. -0- *T Three Days of RFID Learning: Monday, May 17 Retail RFID Technology Symposium 8:30 am - 5:30 pm This full-day pre-show program will examine applied technology and business challenges of adopting RFID driven systems in the retail, consumer products, and apparel industries during the next 12 months. Tuesday, May 18 Retailer Keynote: "RFID: Shaping the Future" 8:30 am - 9:30 am Wal-Mart executive, Mike Duke, EVP and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Division (USA) will discuss the long-term vision driving Wal-Mart Stores' decision to integrate Electronic Product Code (EPC) and RFID network technology into his company's supply chain practices. Retail Best Practice Roundtables RFID for Retailers, RFID for Suppliers 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm RFID for Retailers, RFID for Suppliers 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm The Roundtables will offer attendees an independent forum to discuss business, management and technical challenges impacting their profession and their companies. TechTours(R) Auto ID/RFID Technologies 11:30 am - 2:15 pm The TechTours(R) Program will feature an overview, a panel session, and a guided tour covering the latest Auto ID and Data Capture technologies, including RFID. ID/RFID Futures Showcase 11:30 am - 6:00 pm This show floor pavilion will offer opportunities for solutions providers to educate attendees about the latest technology trends. Now in its second year, this special area offers free presentations and panels given by industry experts and featured exhibitors. Wednesday, May 19 "Adopt an RFID Supply Chain Practice" 8:30 am - 9:30 am Maurice Stewart, Deputy Chief of DOD Logistics Automatic Identification Technology, at the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) will describe how the DOD will require all suppliers to use active and passive RFID tags on all shipments to the military by January 2005. Retail Best Practice Roundtables RFID for Retailers, RFID for Suppliers 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm RFID for Retailers, RFID for Suppliers 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm ID/RFID Futures Showcase 11:30 am - 5:00 pm *T These programs are part of two days of educational seminars, networking events, and the most comprehensive IT exhibition in the retail industry. Retail Systems 2004/VICS show highlights include: -- More than 280 solution providers showcasing the latest technology applications for retail, CPG, and apparel companies -- Retail Best Practice Roundtables - small group discussions addressing hot topics such as RFID, IT management, stores of the future, and data synchronization -- Collaboration Zone - bringing retailers and suppliers together to discuss new supply chain initiatives -- Pre-show seminars on specific topics relevant to the retail and supply chain industries -- TechTours(R) Program with marketplace analysis presentations, panel discussions, as well as guided and self-guided tours of the exhibit floor -- Strategic Integration Summit featuring some of the industries most innovative thinkers discussing how to make safe investments in innovation -- And much more... (visit www.retailsystems.com to register or for more information) Retail Systems 2004/VICS Collaborative Commerce is organized by Retail Systems Alert Group Inc., a global research and events company that has followed the advancements of technology applications within the retail, apparel and CPG industries since 1989. The company provides analysis and insight about a broad spectrum of issues and trends through publications, conferences and expositions, information services, special reports, and customized research. The Retail Systems 2004/VICS conference program was developed in cooperation with the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards (VICS) Association. The mission of the VICS Association is to take a global leadership role in the ongoing improvement of the flow of product and information about the product throughout the entire retail supply chain. |
