This is a practical guide that will expedite implementation of bar-code-related systems and equipment; a workbook that takes a simple, straightforward approach. The book is geared towards the implementation team, including executives who must understand what is involved and how to manage the project, operations people who are going to "live" with the system and information systems people who will make it work and keep it running.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Bar Code and e-Commerce in the Supply Chain: Where to Start

2. How & Why Technology Will Cause Change

3. Benefiting from Bar Codes: What You Must Do

4. Technology in the Supply Chain: A Needs Assessment

5. Bar Code Primer

6. A Briefing on Bar Code Standards

7. Designing the System: What do do... and Why

8. Bar Code Equipment & System Costs

9. Selecting a Technology Partner to Provide Bar Code Based Systems