Initiators, founders and background

• FashionGroup RFID was initiated by GCS mbH, a Munich based management consultancy specializing in the clothing, textile and fashion industry.
• In March 2004, the GCS mbH founded the joint venture RFID, in cooperation with Gerry Weber, Otto Versand, Rosner, Windsor, Mustang and other substantial companies. The goal of this joint venture was to establish a common position and to develop the first initial steps for the clothing industry to address the subject of RFID
• To further integrate the retail market, the GCS mbH founded a new joint venture, fashionGroup RFID, in October 2005, which focused most importantly on the retail market
• In December 2006, GCS mbH united both organizations under the roof of the current fashionGroup RFID, regarding RFID a worldwide unique interface, between retailers and the apparel industry. We use existing standards, no matter from whom they are to avoid reinventing the wheel.