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METRO Cash & Carry chooses Checkpoints' source tagging solutions

07 Nov '06

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Checkpoint Systems Inc has been selected by METRO Cash & Carry to launch a global shrink management and source-protection program in Europe, Asia and Africa.

The strategic agreement, which includes worldwide store installation of NDRF (New Digital Radio Frequency) technology and source tagging, will help METRO Cash & Carry to minimize shrinkage and reduce operational costs by using only one supplier, Checkpoint Systems, and implement source tagging, with the ultimate aim of improving their customers' shopping experience.

Installation of 3G NDRF (called 'Liberty PX' in North America) antennas and deactivators is planned for the more than 425 Cash & Carry self-service wholesale stores in 28 countries, making it the most international EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) roll out of its kind.

The global shrink management solution provides METRO Cash & Carry (under METRO and MAKRO brand names), with product protection throughout the entire supply chain, from manufacturing and distribution to the point of sale, where the RF tags on the item are deactivated.

This eliminates the need for employees to spend time physically securing the tags in-store or removing them at point of sale.

"Protection of products right from manufacture is now essential to minimize shrinkage, and improve processes," said Gerhard Friedrichs, Corporate Head of Security of METRO Cash & Carry.

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Checkpoint Systems Inc is the global leader in shrink management solutions for the retail industry and its supply chain. Checkpoint's services are aimed at increasing sales and protecting the profits of its customers.

Cash & Carry is a sales division of the METRO Group, one of the world's important retail company. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, the METRO Group is one of the largest stock market listed companies in Germany. The group, which generated a turnover of 55.7 billion euros in 2005 employs more than 250,000 people in 30 countries.

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