Network Infrastructure
Executive Summary 3
Site Survey 4
WLAN Security 5
Beta Testing 7
Equipment 8
Budget 12
Conclusion 12
Bibliography 14
Appendix A: TECHNICAL TERMS 15
Executive Summary
The Athletes Shack (TAS) is a chain of sporting goods stores that is looking into adding a wireless network (WLAN) to their current network. TAS has 10 retail distribution stores in the area and would like all the stores to be able to see live inventory suing mobile devices. The management team at Athletes Shack has realized that their success depends on exceptional customer service and efficiency on the floors of the store. To take the next step the company is looking to go wireless and use that technology to separate themselves from other sporting good chains. To continue to have an edge over Foot Locker, Champs Sports and other Athletes Shack feel this is a necessary step. Once the WLAN is installed in each of the 10 locations this will allow remote log in via the internet and VPN connection.
The expectation is to have a major improvement on customer service. Added technological benefits to sales associates while on the floor will include real time sales pricing quotes, inventory product availability and to check the company website. In store operations will see additional business value through addition of wireless tracking for inventory, merchandise receiving, item ordering and price checking. A solid WLAN solution will interconnect all 10 stores, providing an in store communication that will allow cross checking of inventory between various locations. With the wireless devices in hand associates will be able to send instant messages (IM) to other associates at other locations to inquire about a certain piece of inventory and quantities. This added retail tracking will allow stores to leverage supply chain capabilities by providing merchandise to other regions where inventory is needed to meet a specific request that the local store might not otherwise be able to provide. The Investment
Site Survey 4
WLAN Security 5
Beta Testing 7
Equipment 8
Budget 12
Conclusion 12
Bibliography 14
Appendix A: TECHNICAL TERMS 15
Executive Summary
The Athletes Shack (TAS) is a chain of sporting goods stores that is looking into adding a wireless network (WLAN) to their current network. TAS has 10 retail distribution stores in the area and would like all the stores to be able to see live inventory suing mobile devices. The management team at Athletes Shack has realized that their success depends on exceptional customer service and efficiency on the floors of the store. To take the next step the company is looking to go wireless and use that technology to separate themselves from other sporting good chains. To continue to have an edge over Foot Locker, Champs Sports and other Athletes Shack feel this is a necessary step. Once the WLAN is installed in each of the 10 locations this will allow remote log in via the internet and VPN connection.
The expectation is to have a major improvement on customer service. Added technological benefits to sales associates while on the floor will include real time sales pricing quotes, inventory product availability and to check the company website. In store operations will see additional business value through addition of wireless tracking for inventory, merchandise receiving, item ordering and price checking. A solid WLAN solution will interconnect all 10 stores, providing an in store communication that will allow cross checking of inventory between various locations. With the wireless devices in hand associates will be able to send instant messages (IM) to other associates at other locations to inquire about a certain piece of inventory and quantities. This added retail tracking will allow stores to leverage supply chain capabilities by providing merchandise to other regions where inventory is needed to meet a specific request that the local store might not otherwise be able to provide. The Investment
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