))) Texas Instruments RFid Systems Voted Top 10 Supply Chain Company by Frontline Solutions Magazine

TI-RFid recognized for excellence as a technology vendor in the supply chain industry

))) DALLAS, TX (November 21, 2002)

Texas Instruments Radio Frequency Identification (TI-RFid™) Systems today announced it was selected as one of the Top Ten vendors of supply chain technology by Frontline Solutions magazine. TI-RFid™ Systems also received a Head of the Class honor for its RFID technology in Frontline’s ranking of the top 100 supply chain companies.

The winners of this year’s ranking, chosen for providing overall excellence and customer value to the supply chain, were selected from thousands of companies that provide products, software, and services for supply chain logistics. Winners were chosen by readers of Frontline Solutions and an expert panel comprised of judges from several major analyst groups including, AMR Research Inc., the ARC Advisory Group, and Venture Development Corporation.

“The reason RFID has been highlighted as a supply chain technology is its impact across the supply chain, from logistics and distribution to new inventory tracking from manufacturing all the way through the retail chain,” said Mike Verespej, editor-in-chief, Frontline Solutions.

Companies were evaluated on product performance, post-sales support to customers, contract fulfillment, and delivering an outstanding return to customers on their supply chain investment.

“Companies like TI-RFid™ Systems continually push supply chain technology to new levels,” said David Krebs, practice manager, Venture Development Corporation. “They continue to play a critical role in the development of RFID technology, standards and solutions.”