How to define, design and implement bar code, rfid, in warehouse management, inventory management software providing supply chain visibility and inventory control.

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The Supply Chain Implementation Series, Guide #1: Using Industry-Compliant Bar Codes

[Home] [Introduction] [The Trend: What and Why] [What This Could Mean for Your Company] [What You Must Do] [Implementation Path] [Support Materials]

[ Appendix 1 ] [ Appendix 2 ] [ Appendix 3 ] [ Appendix 4 ] [ Appendix 5 ] [ Appendix 6 ] [ Appendix 7 ] [ Appendix 8 ] [ Appendix 9 ] [ Appendix 10 ]

Appendix 8: TECHNOLOGY PARTNER SELECTION WORKSHEET

Technology Partner  Importance
(0-5)		 Ability of Partner
(0-5)
Point of Analysis

1

2

3
What's the company's primary focus?
  • Hardware sales
  • Custom printing systems
  • Pre-written application software
  • Custom application software

Ability to negotiate best value

  • Hardware

  • Software

  • Complete system

How much responsibility is the vendor to assume?

  • Turnkey responsibility

  • Diagnose the problem and design the system

    • Develop a functional hardware specification

    • Develop a functional software specification

  • Implement the system

Credentials

  • Annual sales volume or size of company

  • Years in business

  • # of systems like yours installed

  • # of programmers on staff (not contract)

Knowledge

  • Our present business system

  • Our industry

  • Our host computer

  • Bar code standards in our industry

Service organization

  • Local repair and service

  • National repair and service

Other factors

  • Ability to deliver quickly from local stock

  • Ability to develop training materials for your employees

  • Ability to train your employees

  • Demonstrated commitment to the industry-- educational activities, industry standards

 

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