Revolutionizing Inventory & Loss Prevention
How Ultra High-Frequency (UHF) RFID deployment transformed a multi-location retailer's bottom line by tackling the two biggest industry leaks: Inaccurate Stock and Shrinkage.
The Challenge: The "Invisible" Loss
Before implementing RFID, our client faced a dual-crisis. Manual cycle counts were only 65% accurate, leading to "out-of-stock" errors during peak hours. Simultaneously, unidentified "shrinkage" (theft) was accounting for a 3% loss in annual revenue.
Phase 1: Inventory Mastery
By applying item-level RFID tags to all merchandise, staff transitioned from barcode scanning to "Geiger-mode" inventory counts using handheld readers.
Phase 2: Intelligent Loss Prevention
We integrated RFID overhead portals at the main entrance and back-of-house exits to differentiate between sold and stolen items.
The Results: Data-Driven Success
By solving for inventory and theft simultaneously, the retailer achieved a full ROI on their RFID hardware and software within **7 months**.