RFID and stocktaking

RFID and stocktaking in retail let you read the entire stock of a store with a handheld reader, without scanning each item one by one. You know what you have and where it is, and stock levels stay accurate both in store and online. StoreIQ supplies and installs RFID solutions for retailers across Sweden.

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Benefits for your store

Stocktaking in a fraction of the time
Accurate stock levels in store and online
Find products quickly on the floor and in the stockroom
Better replenishment of sizes and colours
The same tag can often provide theft protection
Earlier detection of discrepancies and shrinkage

Stocktaking in minutes rather than hours

RFID tags can be read at a distance and many at once, without a line of sight to a barcode. With a handheld reader, staff walk along the shelves and read products as they pass. Stocktakes that used to require a closed store and many hours can instead be done quickly and more often, sometimes during normal working hours, saving both time and overtime.

Frequent stocktakes mean discrepancies are spotted earlier. It becomes easier to see whether items are missing, have been misplaced or whether shrinkage is rising in a particular product group, and to act before the problem grows. With accurate stock, ordering and forecasting also become more reliable, as they are based on what is actually in the store rather than estimates.

Accurate stock in store and online

When stock levels are right, the store can offer click and collect, ship-from-store and online stock visibility with greater confidence. Customers get the right answer about whether an item is available, and staff no longer have to hunt for products that the system says are there but cannot be found. That saves time and means fewer disappointed customers.

RFID also makes it easier to see when a size or colour is missing from the shop floor even though it is in the stockroom. Replenishment can then be driven by what is actually needed, improving availability for customers. Fewer items sit unused in the back, and it is easier to see which lines need reordering or moving between stores.

Find products and combine with theft protection

With a handheld reader, staff can search for a specific item and be guided to it in the store or stockroom. This is useful when picking online orders and when a customer asks for a particular size. Fixed readers can also be placed at the stockroom door or at the tills to register items passing through.

In many cases RFID can be combined with anti-theft gates at the entrance, so the same tag is used for both stocktaking and theft protection, reducing the number of tags on each product. The options depend on the systems and tags involved, which we go through during planning before recommending the combination that best suits your range.

From tags to integration

An RFID solution covers tags, handheld or fixed readers, software and integration with your ERP or stock system. We help you plan the whole chain, from how products are tagged to how data is transferred, and are happy to start with one store or one product group before scaling up. That lowers the risk and makes it easier to measure the benefit.

Installation is carried out outside opening hours, and staff are shown how to use the readers. With a service agreement you have one contact for RFID, anti-theft gates, network and the rest of your store technology. We help if a reader fails, when tags need ordering or if the integration needs adjusting, and the solution can grow to more stores when you are ready.

How we deliver

Review of product range, stock flows and ERP system
Proposal covering tags, readers, software and integration
Installation, testing and ideally a pilot in one store
Staff training and support through a service agreement

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between RFID and barcodes?

A barcode must be scanned one at a time with a clear line of sight, while RFID tags can be read at a distance and many at once. That makes stocktaking and searching for products much faster. The barcode usually stays on the product as a complement.

Which stores is RFID best suited to?

RFID is particularly well suited to fashion, sports and footwear, where there are many items in different sizes and colours. It can also be relevant in other sectors with high-value goods or a need for frequent stocktakes. We help you assess the benefit for your store.

Do all products need RFID tags?

Not necessarily. Many retailers start with one product group or one store to see how it works. In some sectors products already arrive tagged from the supplier. We plan a starting point that suits your range and your stock flows.

Can RFID be linked to our ERP system?

Yes, RFID data needs to be linked to your ERP or stock system for stock levels to be accurate. How the connection is made depends on the system you use. We go through this during planning and include it in the proposal.

Can RFID replace security tags?

In many cases the RFID tag can also be used for theft protection together with gates that read RFID. It depends on the gates and tags used. We go through the options and recommend a solution that suits your store.

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