Decathlon and Wal-Mart have greatly reduced costs and increased efficiency, relying on RFID!

2024-09-21

The clothing field has unique advantages in using RFID technology because of its multi-material label characteristics. Therefore, the clothing field is also an area where RFID technology is widely used and mature, and it plays an important role in clothing production, warehousing and logistics, and retail.

01 Clothing production link

In the clothing production process, whether it is raw material management, production process monitoring or product quality traceability, all show the importance of innovative applications of RFID.

First of all, in raw material management, from the raw material procurement stage, each batch of raw materials is equipped with clothing RFID tags. The clothing Rfid Tags clearly record detailed information such as supplier, batch, material, color, etc. When warehousing, the clothing RFID tags are quickly read through the RFID reader to realize automatic warehousing registration and classification storage of raw materials, so that the use of raw materials can be tracked in real time during the production process, ensuring accurate ingredients and avoiding material loss and information errors.

Secondly, during the production process monitoring, RFID readers and writers are installed at various workstations on the production line. When clothing components equipped with RFID clothing tag pass through the workstations of each link, the readers and writers automatically read and record their production progress. , process parameters and other information can help to timely discover bottlenecks in production, adjust production plans, and improve production efficiency.

Finally, in terms of quality traceability, the clothes RFID tag of each piece of clothing records accurate data on the entire product process from raw material procurement to production and processing. Once a product has a quality problem, the problem can be quickly traced back to the problem link by reading the full process supervision information on the RFID tag for clothes, such as a specific raw material batch, a production station or an operator, so as to take targeted improvement measures to reduce quality risks.

02 Clothing warehousing and logistics

There are also many innovative application scenarios of RFID technology in clothing warehousing and logistics. First, in inventory management, by arranging RFID reading and writing devices in the warehouse, the inventory quantity and location information of clothing can be obtained in real time. The system can automatically capture the information of RFID tags for garments and update inventory data to accurately reflect the dynamic changes in inventory and provide timely and accurate basis for the company's production and sales decisions.

Secondly, in the management of clothing inbound and outbound, RFID technology combined with the channel inventory system can automatically classify, manage and group goods according to different attributes and needs, greatly improving the efficiency of goods inbound and outbound management. In addition, the system can directly convert the EPC data in the RFID tag on clothes into EPC information display, so that operators can more intuitively and clearly see the accurate specifications and quantities of the goods when entering and exiting the warehouse and taking inventory, ensuring the accuracy of the inventory results. It is error-free and effectively avoids human error.

Finally, in logistics tracking, the RFID textile tag on the clothing packaging can communicate with the reading and writing devices of transportation vehicles and logistics nodes, supporting real-time acquisition of information such as the transportation location, status, and estimated arrival time of the goods.Enterprises and customers can use the logistics tracking system to understand the transportation status of goods anytime and anywhere, improving the transparency and controllability of logistics.

Under the development trend of the digital industry, Decathlon has used RFID technology in its warehouse inventory and logistics management, which has not only greatly improved efficiency, but also become an important support for the company's refined management and supermarket warehousing inventory. From production to logistics to retail terminals, the application of RFID technology runs through Decathlon's entire supply chain, achieving intelligent inventory management, efficient commodity circulation, and innovative customer experience. During the production process, each product is equipped with an UHF RFID clothing tagwith a fixed code, and the corresponding tag data is stored in the database of Decathlon's back-end intelligent system.When goods are transported from the factory to the distribution center, the sorting lines and scanning channels equipped with Uhf Rfid reading equipment can efficiently and accurately deliver the goods to the right place. In offline stores, RFID handheld devices can help store staff efficiently complete inventory of goods, and at the same time, RFID technology can be used to realize unmanned self-checkout in stores.

Since the application of RFID technology, Decathlon's inventory counting efficiency has increased by 5 times compared with the past, the inventory counting frequency has increased by 2 times, and the efficiency of goods entry and exit and picking has been significantly improved. In addition, the accurate verification of RFID linen tags have reduced the factory packaging error rate from 1.5% to 0.2%, reduced product exception processing time by 90%, reduced total consumption costs by more than 70%, and the order delivery accuracy rate has reached more than 99.95%. Loss costs are reduced by 90%. It can be seen that RFID technology has effectively solved the problems of Decathlon clothing warehousing and retail store cargo management, improving the efficiency of cargo management and speeding up the flow of goods.

Application of RFID technology in the field of warehouse inventory in supermarkets

At first, RFID technology was first used in the clothing field. With technological innovation and expansion of application fields, RFID technology has been widely used in the supermarket industry, showing its significant advantages in supermarket warehousing inventory.

01 Real-time recording of goods entering the warehouse.

When the goods are delivered to the supermarket warehouse, the RFID tags on clothes on each piece of goods or each batch of goods will be automatically read by the RFID reader and writer at the entrance. There is no need to manually scan the barcodes one by one or manually enter the information, which greatly improves the efficiency of the goods. It improves the efficiency of goods warehousing and reduces possible delays and errors caused by manual operations.

02 Inventory counting is fast and accurate.

Traditional inventory counting often requires a lot of manpower and time, and is prone to errors. After deploying RFID technology, the system will compare the read cargo information with the inventory database to quickly determine the inventory quantity, location and whether there are missing or damaged goods. The inventory results can generate detailed reports in real time, providing accurate and timely data support for supermarket inventory management and improving the operational efficiency of supermarkets.

03 Verification of goods leaving the warehouse

When the goods leave the warehouse, the RFID reader at the exit will read the RFID chip clotheson the goods. When the goods pass by, the Rfid Chip clothes information is quickly read to realize automatic entry and exit registration and verification, which greatly improves the efficiency of entry and exit and reduces the error rate of manual operations.

As a world-renowned retailer, Wal-Mart has also adopted RFID technology on a large scale for inventory management and warehouse inventory. By attaching RFID tags to products, Walmart can accurately track and manage inventory in real time. This means employees can conduct inventory counts more quickly and understand the location and quantity of each item, reducing the time and labor costs required for traditional manual counts and improving operational efficiency and accuracy. At the same time, RFID technology can also provide accurate inventory information, helping Wal-Mart to replenish out-of-stock products in a timely manner to avoid sales interruptions and reduced consumer experience. With its advantages of non-contact automatic identification and fast and accurate data reading, RFID technology has been widely used in the field of clothing and supermarket warehousing and inventory, significantly improving the operational efficiency and management level of enterprises. With the continuous development of technology and reduction of costs, the application prospects of RFID technology will be broader. In the future, we are expected to see more innovative application scenarios and solutions to further promote the digital and intelligent transformation of the retail industry, achieve more intelligent and efficient supply chain management, and create greater value for enterprises.