IoT-Based Real-Time Inventory
with Private 5G
Eliminate manual cycle counts with continuous RFID and IoT tracking for real-time inventory accuracy and automated replenishment.
Why Now
Omnichannel Demands
Real-time inventory visibility essential for BOPIS, ship-from-store
Inventory Carrying Costs
Excess safety stock tying up $45M in working capital
Stockout Impact
Each stockout costing $450 in lost sales and expedited freight
Shrinkage Crisis
2.5% inventory shrinkage ($8M) from theft, damage, misplacement
Labor Shortage
Cannot hire enough workers for manual cycle counts
Technology Maturity
RFID tags now <$0.10 each; ROI payback within 12 months
The Operational Challenge
Manual inventory tracking creates stockouts, overstock, shrinkage, and fulfillment errors.
Inventory Inaccuracy
System shows 100 units but only 82 physically available, causing stockouts and backorders
Manual Cycle Counts
40 FTEs spend entire shifts counting inventory instead of value-added activities
Shrinkage & Loss
2.5% inventory shrinkage ($8M annually) from theft, damage, misplacement
Stock outs
Out-of-stock incidents cost $450 per occurrence in lost sales and expedited replenishment
Excess Inventory
Carrying $45M in excess safety stock due to lack of real-time visibility
Slow Replenishment
Reorder triggers delayed by 24-48 hours, increasing stockout risk
The Private 5G Enabled Solution
RFID Tracking
Fixed and mobile RFID readers track every item movement in real-time via 5G
Smart Shelving
IoT-enabled shelves detect weight changes, automatically update inventory system
Real-Time Accuracy
Inventory system reflects actual stock within seconds of any movement
Automated Replenishment
System automatically generates POs when stock hits reorder points
Perpetual Inventory
Eliminate manual cycle counts with continuous automated tracking
Expiry Management
Track lot numbers and expiration dates, ensure FIFO/FEFO compliance