SoftBrands Partners With GlobeRanger For RFID
GlobeRanger, the leading provider of RFID, mobility and sensor-based software solutions, and SoftBrands, a global leader in next-generation enterprise software for manufacturing and hospitality businesses, today announced an OEM partnership for RFID solutions. SoftBrands has leveraged Globe Ranger's iMotion edgeware platform to rapidly extend its existing solutions for RFID.
Nordic Ware® is the first SoftBrands' customer to implement an RFID compliance solution based on the iMotion platform. Nordic Ware is a family-owned, American manufacturer of kitchenware products including the original Bundt® pan and the Micro-go-round®. Nordic Ware installed this RFID solution at its distribution center in Minneapolis, Minn. in August 2005 to meet Target Stores compliance deadlines. Beyond compliance, Nordic Ware is looking to increase product delivery accuracy and develop automated shipping processes, converting from existing manual operations. The company sees its early adoption of RFID technology as an advantage over competitors who have yet to deploy RFID as well as another means of collaborating with one of its key customers.
"There are many RFID compliance solutions today, but the combination of SoftBrands' enterprise systems and GlobeRanger's platform provides us with a flexible foundation to easily scale and move beyond compliance in the future," said Lin Olson, Director of IT at Nordic Ware.
"iMotion provides the critical infrastructure for managing RFID and sensor-based devices as well as data processing at the edge of the enterprise," said Ralf Suerken, senior vice president and general manager for manufacturing at SoftBrands. "Adding these management and control capabilities enables our customers to take advantage of emerging RFID technologies for meeting mandates and gaining operational efficiencies."
iMotion has been integrated into SoftBrands' Fourth Shift product. SoftBrands Fourth Shift has offerings which including Fourth Shift, an extended ERP suite for mid-size manufacturers that consist of ERP, CRM, APS, HRMS, e-business and workflow functionality to streamline operations, improve efficiency and maximize profitability.
About SoftBrands
SoftBrands, Inc. is a global leader in providing solutions for small to
medium-sized businesses worldwide, currently focused on the hospitality and
manufacturing industries. With more than 4,000 customers in over 60
countries now actively using its manufacturing and hospitality products,
SoftBrands has established a worldwide infrastructure for distribution,
development and support of enterprise software. The company, headquartered
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has over 500 employees with branch offices in
Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa. Additional information can be found at www.softbrands.com.
About GlobeRanger
GlobeRanger is the leading provider of RFID and mobility software solutions.
Its innovative Edgeware platform, iMotion, provides the critical
infrastructure layer for managing devices, networks, data, and processes at
the edge of the enterprise, enabling real-time response. iMotion serves as
the foundation for GlobeRanger and its partners to rapidly develop, deploy,
and manage RFID and mobile solutions. Founded in 1999, GlobeRanger is
headquartered in Richardson, Texas. For more information visit www.globeranger.com.