Warehouse Management
RFID scanning support.
Count thousands of items in minutes.
Count thousands of items in minutes. RFID eliminates line-of-sight scanning. Wave a reader over a shelf and capture every tag instantly.
Why RFID over barcodes.
Barcode counting is slow
Scanning barcodes one at a time takes hours for large inventories. Each item must be in line of sight and scanned individually.
Missed items
Items behind others, inside boxes, or on top shelves get missed with barcode scanning. Inaccurate counts lead to stockouts and overselling.
Warehouse disruption
Full physical counts require shutting down operations. Teams spend weekends counting instead of shipping orders.
RFID vs. barcode.
| Capability | Barcode | RFID |
|---|---|---|
| Items per minute | 20–30 | 200–1,000+ |
| Line of sight required | Yes | No |
| Count 10,000 items | ~6 hours | ~15 minutes |
| Scan through packaging | No | Yes |
| Tag cost | $0.01 | $0.05–$0.15 |
How RFID works in Fulfil.
Tag items once, count them instantly forever. Fulfil integrates with handheld and fixed RFID readers.
Tag items
Apply RFID tags at receiving or during production. Tags can be encoded with SKU, lot, and serial data.
Scan location
Walk through the warehouse with a handheld reader. Wave over shelves, bins, or pallets to capture tags.
Auto-match
Fulfil matches scanned tags to expected inventory. Discrepancies highlighted instantly for investigation.
Update inventory
Confirm count to update inventory records. Adjustments post automatically with audit trail.
Common RFID use cases.
Daily cycle counts
Count high-velocity zones daily in minutes instead of hours. Catch discrepancies before they become problems.
Receiving verification
Scan an entire pallet to verify contents against PO. No opening boxes or counting individual items.
Item location
Can't find an item? RFID reader helps locate it instantly, even if it's in the wrong bin or buried behind other stock.
Apparel & accessories
High-SKU-count apparel. Scan an entire rack of clothing without removing items from hangers.
FAQ
Common questions.
Do all my items need RFID tags?
What hardware do I need?
Can RFID tags store lot and serial information?
Further reading
Learn more about RFID for DTC brands.
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with RFID scanning.
See how Fulfil integrates with RFID hardware for fast inventory management.