Implementation
The High-Definition Enterprise Methodology
Maximize Your Investment with the Xterprise High-Definition Enterprise Methodology
Clients expect to maximize their technology investment yet often find deployments being off-track, off schedule and a big mess.
Xterprise delivers RFID in high definition. Deployment rides the rails at high speed, thanks to a proven, disciplined methodology. Measurable results are real—and ready—right away.
This methodology matches the Xterprise commitment. There is always transparent collaboration among itself, suppliers and retailers. There are no surprises. Costs, schedules, progress and players are teamed and managed to master the deployment.
Clients gain key benefits:
- Experience RFID results from the very first day
- Control costs and schedules during each phase of the process
- Manage complexity and save time and money
- Maximize quick, measurable return on your investment
Inside The High-Definition Enterprise Methodology
High definition translates into problem-free RFID deployments. The phases are sequenced, with outputs from one phase depending on required inputs for the next phase.
1. Requirements
We start with an evaluation. We examine and evaluate the environment. With a client—suppliers and retailers—we identify and confirm overall goals, expectations and requirements for RFID, mobile RFID, source tagging and more. Requirements are often vast and varied, and drive what clients need from tags and printers, to readers and other devices.
2. Solution Design and Planning
Phase 2 defines and validates project objectives and success criteria. We form project requirements, deepen our knowledge of the organization and then choose the best path to create an RFID strategy and solution.
- Design specifications are developed
- Definitive elements are mapped: technical and logical topology, swim lane diagrams of the process workflows, and required integrations and data sources
- A comprehensive design and project plan are created.
- Project milestones resources and responsibilities are identified, clarified and communicated.
3. Development and Testing
Phase 3 configures the RFID solution and builds the architecture. With confirmed project requirements, a design specification is developed. This includes the physical, logical and security design for the proposed architecture, plus its integration and monitoring requirements.
4. Deployment
Phase 4 activates the implementation. Hardware and RFID technology are installed, as are the platform and Clarity software.
5. Management and Support
The final phase reviews new technical, business and functional requirements that may affect required system changes, ongoing hardware and software updates and day-to-day Service Level Agreement-driven support.
Once deployed, Xterprise offers ongoing support and consultation. This is critical for system optimization and alignment.