Retail
Apparel Retail Store
RFID Inventory Solution
How DataScan delivered a full RFID inventory management solution integrated directly with Shopify to give a Melbourne apparel retailer real-time visibility of stock on the shop floor.
Client Overview
- Industry
- Retail
- Employees
- 5+
- Location
- Melbourne, VIC
- Business Size
- Small
- Products
- Apparel Store
The Challenge
A Melbourne-based apparel retailer was struggling with accurate stock counts, limited inventory visibility, and difficulty locating specific items on the shop floor particularly when fulfilling urgent dispatch orders. With inventory data disconnected from real-time shop floor visibility, staff often spent unnecessary time manually searching for stock, slowing down order fulfilment.
- Inaccurate Stock Counts - Manual stocktaking processes made it difficult to maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory records.
- Limited Shop Floor Visibility - Staff had no reliable way to know exactly where specific items were located within the store.
- Slow Dispatch Fulfilment - Locating items for urgent dispatch orders relied on manual searching, creating delays.
Our Solution
Data Scan implemented a full RFID Inventory Management System for the retailer — covering consultation, hardware, software, RFID tags, and post-implementation support. The solution used Zebra TC22R handheld RFID readers alongside RFID tags applied across the retailer's inventory, giving staff real-time visibility of stock location down to the shop floor level. Because the retailer wanted inventory data connected to their existing point-of-sale system, Data Scan integrated the RFID software directly with their Shopify POS, using the software's built-in integration capability to avoid disrupting their existing sales operations.
Implementation Process
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Step 1
Consultation
DataScan talk with the retailer to understand their stock visibility and dispatch challenges, and their requirement to integrate with Shopify.
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Step 2
Web Demo
A live demonstration of the RFID inventory management software was provided, showing the retailer how real-time stock visibility would work in practice.
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Step 3
Hardware & Software Setup
DataScan selected the right RFID tags, printer, and reader type for the store's environment, evaluating fixed vs handheld readers to determine the best fit and installed the software.
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Step 4
Shopify Integration
The RFID inventory software was integrated directly with the retailer's existing Shopify POS system, connecting real-time stock data to their point-of-sale operations.
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Step 5
Go-Live & Staff Training
The RFID system went live across the store, trained store staff on using the new RFID hardware and software as part of their daily operations.
The Results
Since implementing the RFID inventory management system, the retailer has gained real, practical visibility into their stock that wasn't possible before. Real-Time Visibility on the Shop Floor The retailer can now see exactly where items are located on the shop floor — critical for locating stock quickly when fulfilling urgent dispatch orders. Faster, More Confident Dispatch With RFID-powered visibility, staff no longer need to manually search the floor to locate items for dispatch, reducing delays and improving order fulfilment speed. Seamless Shopify Integration RFID inventory data flows directly into their existing Shopify POS system, giving the retailer accurate stock visibility without disrupting day-to-day sales operations.
"RFID visibility means our staff don't waste time searching the floor for stock anymore. Dispatch is faster and orders go out on time."
Store Manager, Apparel Retail Store, Melbourne
Products Used in This Project
ZEBRA D/TOP ZD621R LCD 300DPI T/T MULTI RFID
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