Case Study

RFID-Enabled Warehouse Management System

A national distribution company operating multiple fulfilment centers faced persistent challenges with inventory accuracy, manual scanning errors, and limited real-time visibility.
Traditional barcode workflows and spreadsheets could not keep pace with expanding SKU volumes and cross-docking demands.

Nexus RFID Solutions implemented an RFID-based warehouse visibility system to automate asset identification, stock movement tracking, and data analytics—enabling faster, error-free operations and end-to-end inventory transparency.

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Objectives

Achieve real-time inventory visibility across all warehouse zones

Replace manual barcode scans with automated RFID reading

Improve accuracy and traceability of pallets, bins, and cartons

Optimize receiving, put-away, and dispatch processes

Provide data dashboards for performance monitoring and decision-making

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Solution Design

RFID Infrastructure Deployment

Fixed UHF RFID portals installed at receiving docks, aisle entries, and dispatch areas automatically identify tagged goods as they move through zones.

Passive UHF EPC Gen 2 labels applied to pallets, cartons, and storage bins enable bulk, non-line-of-sight identification.

Handheld RFID readers allow staff to perform instant audits and locate misplaced inventory with directional guidance.

All tag events are transmitted to Cloud Dashboard in real time.

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Centralized Data & Analytics

Each tag carries a unique digital identity with event history for location, status, and dwell time.

Dashboards display live stock counts, occupancy heatmaps, and throughput trends.

Managers can filter data by SKU, zone, or time window to optimize replenishment and slotting efficiency.

Automated Warehouse Operations

Incoming goods are tagged at the receiving bay and automatically logged into inventory.

Movement between zones is recorded automatically—eliminating manual scanning.

At dispatch, RFID portals confirm each item against the digital pick list, ensuring 100 % accuracy.

Exception alerts notify supervisors of unregistered or misplaced stock in real time.

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Results

Metric

Before Deployment

After Deployment (12 months)

Inventory Accuracy

86 %

99.6 %

Manual Scanning Time per Pallet

45 s

< 5 s

Stock-take Duration

2 days

3 hours

Labor Hours for Audits

5 h/day

1 h/day

Picking & Dispatch Accuracy

93 %

99.8 %

Shrinkage / Lost Items

1.5 %

0.1 %

ROI Period

9 months

Business Impact

Full-Cycle Visibility: Every pallet and carton tracked in real time from receiving to dispatch.

Operational Efficiency: Automated reads replaced thousands of manual barcode scans daily.

Accuracy & Compliance: Digital verification eliminated shipping and inventory discrepancies.

Informed Decisions: Analytics revealed zone congestion and idle time, guiding layout redesign.

Scalability: Architecture supports rapid expansion to new warehouses with minimal configuration.

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Technology Highlights

Component

Description

Tag Type

Passive UHF RFID labels and tags for pallets, cartons, and bins.

Chipset

NXP Ucode 8 / Impinj M730

Read Range

3 – 6 m typical (pallets and cases), up to 10 m in open zones.

Readers

Portal readers for gates, conveyor belt,  fixed readers for forklift, shelves, trolleys; handheld readers for mobile verification.

Material & Durability

PET / ABS housings rated IP67/IP68; adhesive and rivet options for metal, plastic, and wood surfaces.

Backend Platform

Cloud database and analytics engine.
AES-encrypted communication and role-based access control.
Seamless integration with ERP / WMS systems for instant reconciliation.

Compliance & Standards

ISO 18000-6C / EPC global Gen 2 v2; RoHS / REACH environmental compliance.

Strategic Outcomes

Through RFID-enabled automation, the client transformed its warehouse operations from manual oversight to data-driven precision management.
Nexus RFID Solutions delivered a measurable increase in speed, accuracy, and visibility—laying the groundwork for a fully intelligent warehouse ecosystem capable of scaling with future Industry 4.0 initiatives.