A Successful Conversion

Published on April 30, 2012 under News | RFID

As part of an update of facilities and services the library management team at the University of Lincoln had proposed an upgrade of the stock management system and improved student interface with the assets.
The existing EM system was close to the end of its life and the management team had been evaluating the benefits other universities had received from enhanced stock control using RFID. Their desire to move to RFID was confirmed following attendance at a seminar hosted by 2CQR.

When a budget opportunity became available it was a mixed blessing as it came with a very short six weeks lead-time instead of a preferred six months to implement the project.
Following the tender process 2CQR were chosen, for their flexibility and fit with the university’s desire for fast initial implementation and commitment to ongoing development. And although it was helpful that 2CQR were conveniently located this was not the main benefit…they needed to be the best! (more…)