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Xterprise’s XARM™ (Xterprise Automated RFID Module) source tagging solution is currently deployed at dozens of suppliers to Wal*Mart, Albertsons, Target and BestBuy. Three of these automated solution installations are running in Saddle Creek warehousing operations today, and as a result, the two companies have been able to improve the efficiency of these source tagging solutions. Saddle Creek will continue to roll out RFID-enabled value added services to its other consumer package goods customers in select warehousing operations.

“We’re looking forward to continuing our partnership with Xterprise. True to our strategy of utilizing best-of-breed technologies, the XARM solution allows us to deliver top-notch RFID capabilities for our customers, enabling them to meet retailer requirements without cost and implementation worries” states Stephen Cook, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development for Saddle Creek.
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The XARM 3000 is a conveyor automated RFID applicator solution that will enable Saddle Creek to section a work area of its warehousing operation and dedicate that area for RFID tagging and aggregation for its customers. The XARM 3000, designed and built by Carrollton, Texas-based Xterprise, is built around a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) software platform that enables real-time monitoring and control of the system. The system can accommodate full pallet single SKU tagging and repalletization, mixed-pallet and partial pallet operations for retailers such as Wal*Mart, Target, Best Buy and Albertsons. In addition to using the latest technology to insure maximum readability of RFID tags in the retailers supply chain, the Xterprise automated solution also provides the lowest cost per case application and the highest case per minute throughput in the industry.

”We have worked with Saddle Creek for almost 2 years and have been continually impressed with their approach to providing innovative solutions to their clients,” said Dean Frew, Xterprise’s President & CEO. “We are honored that they have chosen our team and our solutions as their go to market partner in this rapidly expanding RFID market.”

With Wal*Mart’s continued focus on rolling out RFID to 1,000 stores and 10 Distribution Centers in 2006, and with other major retailers also taking advantage of the technology gains in Gen 2 technology, it was apparent to Saddle Creek that many of its customers would be subject to these retailers’guidelines. Providing this value-added service to Saddle Creek’s customers will not only benefit the customer relationship, it will also standardize the RFID enablement process within the Saddle Creek warehousing facility, creating better space utilization and consistency of operations. “It’s a great move on the part of Saddle Creek” stated John Webb, Xterprise’s, Director of 3PL Business Development. “Saddle Creek is all about customer service, and RFID is a growing initiative within their operations. This will allow them to solve an important requirement for their customers and in doing so, will enhance their business relationship.”

About Saddle Creek - - Saddle Creek Corp., a privately held logistics services company, provides a full array of warehousing, transportation, packaging, and integrated logistics services nationwide. www.saddlecrk.com

About Xterprise - - Xterprise Incorporated, an industry leading developer of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) supply chain solutions is the RFID solution provider for many of the world’s most respected supply chains and fastest growing companies. Xterprise is known for understanding the complex business problems their customers need solved and then using ground-breaking technology to create those solutions.

Xterprise takes pride in their ability to merge best practices, supply chain processes, material handling, system hardware and RFID Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) application software, enterprise systems integration, data analytics, demand signaling applications and remote solution support.

With clients in Asia, Europe, and throughout North America, the worldwide headquarters for Xterprise is located in Carrollton, TX. For more information, call 972-690-9460, ext. 300 or visit the website at www.xterprise.com.