Smart shelving units are the future of retail shelving for multiple reasons. Using radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware, cabinets, shelves, fridges and displays can be inventoried and monitored. Any retailer who has high-value merchandise or large quantities of inventory can benefit from retail smart shelves in South Africa.
Retailers and shop owners implement smart shelves to improve and optimise inventory management, but also to solve other problems that become expensive if left unsolved. They assist with:
Typically, RFID antennae are lined inside the shelves of the area in which stock will be held. These antennae are connected to RFID readers. An RFID tag (which is registered in the RFID software) is secured on each stock item. The readers can then read what is put on the shelves, and what has been removed, as well as when!
The RFID software can be customised to only read the stock at specific intervals, or on specific days. Users of the software can then see real-time updates of their stock numbers, making stock management simpler and more efficient.
AdvanShelf is a smart shelf system based on RFID UHF (Ultra High Frequency), that provides inventory data in real-time, with high read-rate and high location resolution.
Milestone supplies RFID, EAS and other security solutions to the South African retail industry, including brands like Checkpoint and Keonn which are international bestsellers in the retail loss prevention industry. Many retailers struggle with inventory accuracy and fall victim to large losses due to poor waste and inventory management. With a simple solution like RFID smart shelving, stock can be managed efficiently and effectively. Contact our experts to see which retail loss prevention solution is right for your store!