The Company
MARC O'POLO stands for a casual lifestyle with high standards. Characteristic of the brand with Swedish roots is its preference for natural materials. MARC O'POLO's liberal philosophy has stood for the claim to remain true to oneself in everything one does since 1967.
Founded in Stockholm in 1967, MARC O'POLO is today one of the internationally leading premium modern casual brands. The MARC O'POLO World comprises the collections MARC O'POLO Modern Casual, MARC O'POLO DENIM, MARC O'POLO Shoes and MARC O'POLO Accessories as well as the licences Beachwear, Bodywear, Eyewear, Home, Junior and Legwear.
The headquarters of MARC O'POLO AG is located south of Munich in Stephanskirchen. From there, around 2,367 stores and trade partners are supplied internationally. MARC O'POLO is available in over 30 countries, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Ireland, France, China, Poland, Russia and Eastern Europe. In addition, the MARC O'POLO collections are sold via its own e-shops in Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, Sweden and the Netherlands as well as in Great Britain, Italy, Spain and twelve other countries.
Overview
Starting Point
MARC O'POLO was already working successfully with INTEX's ERP system before adding an add-on - the RFID module - to introduce a new sorting system. INTEX needed to integrate this sender-receiver system to automatically locate and identify objects in the logistics and retail sectors.
Requirements
With the implementation of RFID the communication between the different systems should be optimized by the introduction of uniform interfaces. RFID should provide greater transparency and more effective control, both at delivery and receipt of goods.
Solution
Through the implementation of RFID, the INTEX Professional software could be used for packing stations and goods receiving stations. The interfaces worked via web service methods and direct communication with external systems within the INTEX environment was also made possible.
Benefits
Thanks to RFID, MARC O'POLO has recorded positive developments such as improved delivery quality, improved incoming goods control and a significant increase in picking performance. The reduction of the error rate and the return rate are also rated as positive.