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RFID

From inventory shrink and stockouts to cold chain compliance and theft, RFID gives retailers real-time visibility across every item, every location. Velociti takes you from assessment to go-live to ongoing support.

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$112B
Lost to retail shrink annually in the US
65%
Of stockouts caused by inaccurate inventory data
99%+
Inventory accuracy achievable with RFID vs ~65% manual
Inventory Loss & Shrink
Theft and receiving errors drain margin daily — undetected until a full physical count, by which point the trail is cold and the loss is permanent.
↑ Shrink drives $112B in annual losses industry-wide
Stockouts & Overstock
Manual counts are too infrequent. Shelves run empty while backroom stock sits untouched — or you’re overordered, tying up working capital with no visibility into what’s on the floor.
↑ 65% of stockouts trace back to inaccurate inventory
Temperature & Compliance
Cold chain failures are invisible until product is already compromised. Manual logging happens on a schedule — temperature breaks don’t. Failures cost product, compliance standing, and customer trust.
↑ FDA cold chain violations can result in facility shutdowns
Theft & Security
Traditional EAS tags don’t tell you what was taken, when, or how. Loss prevention stays reactive with little usable data — no patterns, no early warnings, no accountability trail.
↑ Repeat incidents go undetected across multi-location retailers

<< Four Problems Costing Retailers Daily

How RFID Works >>

1
Tag Every Item
Each product receives a unique RFID tag — a tiny chip and antenna embedded in a label. No line-of-sight needed, no manual scanning required.
2
Deploy Readers
Fixed readers at entry points, shelving zones, and back-of-house automatically interrogate tags as products move through your environment.
3
Stream Live Data
Read events flow in real time into your inventory, replenishment, or compliance systems — no manual entry, no lag, no guesswork.
4
Act on Insight
Discrepancies, cold chain breaks, and security events surface the moment they occur — so you can respond before margin walks out the door.
The Problem

Theft and receiving errors drain margin daily — undetected until a full count, by which point the trail is cold.

The Velociti Fix

We deploy item-level RFID tagging so every product is tracked continuously. Discrepancies surface in real time — before loss becomes permanent. Every item, every movement, every location.

Real-World Outcome

One c-store chain cut shrink 40% within 90 days of go-live.

40%
Shrink reduction within 90 days of RFID go-live
The Problem

Manual counts are too infrequent. Shelves run empty while backroom stock sits untouched — or you’re overordered and tying up cash.

The Velociti Fix

We configure RFID to feed live counts directly into your replenishment system. Stock levels update automatically, triggering restocking before shelves hit zero — or flagging overstock before it becomes a markdown problem.

Real-World Outcome

One apparel chain went from 67% to 98% inventory accuracy across 60 locations — stockouts and markdowns both dropped.

98%
Inventory accuracy across 60 locations — up from 67%
The Problem

Cold chain failures are invisible until product is already compromised. Manual checks happen on a schedule — temperature breaks don’t.

The Velociti Fix

We install and support RFID-enabled sensors that monitor temperature 24/7. Alerts trigger the moment a threshold is crossed. Logs are automatic, audit-ready, and tamper-evident.

Real-World Outcome

One grocery operator eliminated manual temperature logging entirely. Their next FDA audit closed with zero cold chain findings.

0
Cold chain findings at FDA audit after Velociti deployment
The Problem

EAS tags don’t tell you what was taken, when, or how. Loss prevention stays reactive with little usable data.

The Velociti Fix

We deploy item-level tracking that shows exactly what moved, where, and when. Patterns surface across locations — repeat offenders and methods become visible before more loss occurs.

Real-World Outcome

One specialty retailer identified a recurring pattern across three locations — repeat incidents cut by more than half.

50%+
Reduction in repeat theft incidents across three locations
Markets We Serve
RFID works across every
retail environment
Whether you run a single format or a multi-banner portfolio, Velociti delivers implementations designed for the specific demands of your environment.

Convenience & C-Store

  • High-velocity SKU tracking
  • Age-restricted item compliance
  • Cold case temperature monitoring
  • Rapid receiving verification

Clothing & Apparel

  • Fitting room tracking
  • Size-level inventory counts
  • Loss prevention at exits
  • Omnichannel fulfillment accuracy

Grocery & Food Retail

  • Perishable compliance logging
  • 24/7 cold chain monitoring
  • Shelf-level replenishment triggers
  • FDA audit-ready records

Specialty & High-Value

  • Item-level tracking for every SKU
  • Shrink reduction & pattern detection
  • Audit readiness at all times
  • Multi-location visibility
Why Velociti
We own the outcome,
not just the install
Velociti is not a hardware reseller. We’re a technology deployment partner who consults, configures, deploys, and stays engaged long after go-live.

  • Environment Assessment First

    We start with a site walk-through and consult on your existing stack before recommending any hardware or software.

  • Configured for Your Stack

    Every implementation integrates with your existing inventory, replenishment, and compliance systems — not replace them wholesale.

  • Deployed Across All Locations

    We roll out across your entire footprint — one location or 600 — with consistent configuration and quality control.

  • Engaged Beyond Go-Live

    We stay involved after launch — monitoring performance, tuning configurations, and supporting your team long-term.

  • Already Piloting? We Scale It Right

    Have an RFID pilot underway? We bring the expertise to turn a proof of concept into a full-chain deployment.

RFID technology visualization
Outcomes Delivered
Shrink Reduction40%
Inventory Accuracy98%
Repeat Theft Incidents Cut50%+
Cold Chain Audit FindingsZero