Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

IBM, OATSystems picked for giant Airbus project

Friday, April 11, 2008

IBM and OATSystems announced today that Airbus has selected them to provide the software for the largest RFID-enabled project in world manufacturing history.

Exact details were not revealed, but the deal involves a multi-million dollar, multi-year RFID project that will help streamline Airbus’ supply chain and manufacturing operations and significantly reduce its aircraft production and maintenance costs.

IBM and OAT will also make the software solution designed for the project available to Airbus’ suppliers and customers. [end] 

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