Technowave International delivered an end-to-end RFID retail automation project across one mega distribution centre and 94 retail stores, helping the business improve stock accuracy, reduce inventory count time, automate checkout and strengthen replenishment visibility across approximately 50,000 SKUs.
A leading fashion retail business needed a scalable RFID system that could support warehouse operations, store inventory visibility, item search, replenishment, checkout automation, returns tracking and e-commerce fulfilment. Technowave International designed and implemented a connected RFID ecosystem that covered the complete stock movement journey.
Before RFID implementation, the customer was using barcode-based stock counting and manual global count processes. These methods created stock variance, consumed significant manpower and limited the frequency of inventory audits.
In a large fashion retail network, even small stock visibility gaps can affect replenishment, customer service, e-commerce fulfilment and store sales.
The main objective was to optimise cost, time and accuracy across warehouse and retail store operations while improving ease of use for employees and customer experience inside stores.
The solution was designed to capture inventory movement from supplier receiving to store checkout and e-commerce fulfilment.
Technowave implemented RFID across two major operational environments: the mega distribution centre and the retail store network. Use the tabs below to view each workflow with detailed process coverage.
At the mega distribution centre, Technowave implemented RFID workflows to improve goods receiving, stock validation, outbound dispatch accuracy, returns tracking and e-commerce order movement. RFID tunnel readers helped validate bulk shipments faster and reduced dependency on manual checking.
Across 94 retail stores, RFID helped the store team receive stock faster, locate items easily, count inventory more frequently, improve replenishment from back store to shop floor and reduce checkout time through RFID checkout counters.
Technowave selected and implemented different RFID hardware based on the process requirement, reading environment and operational workflow.
Used for warehouse inbound and outbound bulk shipment validation.
Used for inventory count and store inbound processes.
Used for inbound, item search, replenishment and stock count.
Used for faster checkout and POS data automation.
| Hardware | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| RFID Tunnel Readers | 5 | Warehouse inbound and outbound |
| RFID Vertical Tunnel Readers | 16 | Warehouse inventory count |
| RFID Handheld Terminals | 15 | Inventory count operations |
| Hardware | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| RFID Vertical Tunnel Readers | 29 | Store inbound |
| RFID Handheld Terminals | 65 | Inbound, item search, replenishment and inventory count |
| Wall-Mounted RFID Readers | 29 | Back-store movement and replenishment visibility |
| RFID Checkout Counters | 85 | Faster checkout and POS automation |
The RFID project delivered measurable improvements in accuracy, counting speed, manpower dependency, shipment processing and customer-facing store operations.
RFID scanning improved item-level stock accuracy and reduced stock variance.
Retail inventory count time reduced significantly after RFID implementation.
Fewer people were required to complete inventory count-related operations.
Inbound and outbound handling improved from weekly batches to daily movement.
| Operation | Before RFID | After RFID | Business Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inventory Count | Barcode-based and manual count | RFID-based faster stock count | Reduced time, improved accuracy and allowed more frequent audits |
| Item Search | Manual search by salesperson | RFID handheld search with proximity beeper | Faster item location and better customer service |
| Replenishment | Manual and reactive replenishment | RFID-supported back-store movement visibility | Better shop floor availability and improved display execution |
| Checkout | Item-wise barcode scanning | RFID checkout counter automation | Faster billing and reduced checkout queues |
| Warehouse Dispatch | Manual / barcode-based shipment checking | RFID tunnel-based outbound validation | Reduced dispatch errors and faster store supply |
| Reporting | Manual stock variance tracking | Portal-based stock variance reports | Better management visibility and faster decision-making |
One of the most technically challenging parts of the project was RFID tagging for beauty products. More than 600 beauty SKUs were physically tested to identify suitable RFID labels and reliable read performance.
Beauty items containing viscous liquids created additional RFID readability challenges. These products required careful testing because product material and packaging can affect RFID performance.
Technowave handled the challenge through physical SKU testing, tag selection and label standardisation, helping enable RFID source tagging for the beauty category.
This project required RFID hardware design, retail process understanding, product testing, integration support, user training and full-scale rollout capability. Technowave International delivered the project as a complete RFID transformation partner.
Technowave designed and developed RFID tunnel readers for warehouse inbound and outbound operations, enabling faster bulk movement validation.
The project covered DC operations, store inbound, replenishment, item search, checkout automation, returns and e-commerce fulfilment.
Technowave tested 600+ beauty SKUs and helped standardise suitable RFID labels for challenging products.
Managers could generate stock variance reports through the portal, improving visibility and decision-making.
Technowave conducted multiple module-wise training sessions and extended site visits to support user adoption.
The implementation covered one mega distribution centre, 94 retail stores and approximately 50,000 SKUs within 11 months.
RFID did not only make stock counting faster. It created a connected inventory visibility layer across warehouse, retail stores, checkout, replenishment and e-commerce fulfilment.
The objective was to optimise warehouse and retail store operations by reducing time, manpower and errors across inbound, outbound, inventory count, replenishment, checkout, returns and e-commerce fulfilment.
The project covered 94 retail stores across India and one mega distribution centre in Jhajjar, Haryana.
Approximately 50,000 SKUs were managed through RFID.
The project achieved more than 99.6% inventory accuracy, reduced retail stock count time from 48 hours to 6 hours, reduced manpower dependency from 20 people to 4 people and improved inbound/outbound handling from 7 shipments per week to 2–3 shipments per day.
RFID improved customer experience through faster item search, better replenishment, improved shop floor availability and faster checkout with reduced queues.
Technowave International helps retailers implement RFID solutions for warehouse automation, store inventory management, replenishment, item search, checkout automation and e-commerce fulfilment.
Whether you operate a single store, a retail chain or a large distribution network, our team can help design, test and implement an RFID solution that fits your business process.
