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EPC 101 - Understanding the Basics Bentonville
Date: March 16, 2010
Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Seats Available: 0
Facility: 8th & Walton
902B South Walton Blvd., Suite 18
Bentonville, AR 72712
Overview
With Electronic Product Code (EPC) systems being used in Walmart stores and DCs, the importance of learning the ins and outs of this technology is crucial to stay current with Walmart's direction. In partnership with OTA Training, this course is taught by an industry expert with Walmart implementation experience, and will give you an in-depth look at how EPC technology is working for suppliers and how it is being applied in Walmart’s supply chain.
While exploring how an EPC system works inside Walmart, you will discover practical uses for suppliers through real-world case studies in an interactive learning environment. At the end of this course, you will be able to strategically discern the best way to approach EPC and implement the technology into your existing business processes to begin seeing immediate benefits.
In this course, you will learn:
- What is the system
- How EPC works inside Walmart’s supply chain
- The benefits of using EPC as a supplier
- The direction and standards suppliers need to be aware of in order to work with Walmart
- How suppliers have previously used EPC with Walmart and the lessons they’ve learned
- Where to start in order to integrate EPC into your business
