RFID keeps tabs on jeans

Goodson Imports, Syscan International and Retail Alert Group have lauched what they claim is the most sophisticated RFID inventory management solution.

The VUE Technology Item Level RFID Solution provides retailers with an inventory management system that increases sales by 12–15%, has 99.99% accuracy and delivers a 50% reduction in stock -to-floor labour efforts.

A store's walls are fitted with antennas which talk to RFID tags on each product so if a pair of jeans is moved to the wrong spot, staff will be notified where it is and, more importantly, where it should be, which also offers an intelligent security solution.

The system creates a communication between the outlet's floor, back of house, its warehouse and even stock in transit, as the antennas detect when stocks are low, items need to be replaced and whether they are on site or on the way.