--- title: "The RFID Journey: From the Factory Floor to the Consumer" description: From raw material to the shelves of your stores, every garment you sell goes on a unique journey. At each step of the way, team members keep track of the product’s arrival, departure, and transformation. image: https://blog.charmingtrim.com/hubfs/RFID_bronze.png --- # CHARMING INSIGHTS ##### A blog from Charming dedicated to consumer preferences, retail, and technology ### SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER [Back To blog](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/) ###### 3 min read # [The RFID Journey: From the Factory Floor to the Consumer](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-rfid-journey-from-the-factory-floor-to-the-consumer) Jan 2, 2025 5:17:53 PM [** share ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-rfid-journey-from-the-factory-floor-to-the-consumer&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [** share ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-rfid-journey-from-the-factory-floor-to-the-consumer&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [** Tweet ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-rfid-journey-from-the-factory-floor-to-the-consumer&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-rfid-journey-from-the-factory-floor-to-the-consumer&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) From raw material to the shelves of your stores, every garment you sell goes on a unique journey. At each step of the way, team members keep track of the product’s arrival, departure, and transformation. But it doesn’t have to be so difficult. Instead of relying on manual counts to capture your garment’s journey, you can lean on [RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags](https://www.charmingtrim.com/portfolio-item/rfid/) to monitor where your products are. Here’s how you can take advantage of RFID at every step of the way: ## The Initial Tagging Most brands using RFID begin the tagging process when the items are created — but the data isn’t normally utilized at the vendor. When brands skip out on data utilization at the vendor stage, they miss the opportunity to track the item from vendor to distribution.  To best take advantage of the RFID, you’ll want to ensure that data utilization is happening as soon as the RFID tag is in place.  ## Boxing and Labeling If you’re using RFID to the best of its ability, you’ll include RFID labels on both individual garments and their shipping box containers. Purchase order (PO) information is embedded in the box label to create a digital connection between the containers and the individual garments inside. Efficient batch and individual item tracking helps you keep track of each item, what box it’s in, and where that box is in the entire supply chain. ## Tracking in Transit RFID scanners throughout the transport of your garments can drive down lost or misplaced items, or even speed up deliveries and inventory without slow manual counting and locating. Before a box leaves the warehouse, teams can quickly scan the items loaded onto the truck. Then, when the next transport picks up the boxes, they can make sure everything they need is included in their vessel. RFID in transit doesn’t just reduce risk of lost or misplaced shipments. It also allows retailers to provide more accurate delivery timelines. They know exactly where their garments are, every single step of the way. ## Verification and Inspection RFID tags are a game-changer during inspections and verification checks. RFID-tagged boxes move to designated quality control sections where automated scanning verifies the content of every box against the retailer’s purchase order.  Rather than employees manually sifting, counting, and scanning linear barcodes, they can check boxes instantly for completeness and accuracy. The process is quicker and more efficient because it reduces manual counting and the potential for human error. ## Store Receiving Once shipments arrive at their designated stores, the incoming boxes are scanned with RFID readers at the receiving dock. Teams can make sure that they’re receiving exactly what they ordered, reducing return-to-vendors and stock-outs (saving both manufacturers and retailers time and money). Just like at the RFID checkpoints in the factory, scanning in the shipments eliminates the need for time-consuming manual counting that causes incorrect inventory checks. Teams gain an automatic record of what inventory is in their backroom without any mistakes. ## Store Inventory Management The inventory record allows store managers to keep track of what’s in-stock and on the floor. RFID technology enables teams to: - Track the exact location of individual products or product containers  - Skip manual inventory counting - Quickly locate items for customers - Automate re-ordering of items - Keep their shelves fully stocked And customers benefit from these inventory management improvements, too. Stores are more likely to carry what they need — or be able to find it in the backroom! ## Use RFID to track your products throughout the supply chain Bringing RFID to your supply chain might feel like a big undertaking, but Charming Trim is here to help. With [Truecount](https://www.charmingtrim.com/truecount) by Charming, you can simplify your inventory workflows and improve the quality of your supply chain without the hassle. To learn more, reach out to our team and [schedule a consultation](https://www.charmingtrim.com/contact-us). We can’t wait to get started.  ###### Topics: [RFID](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/topic/rfid) ![Rich Ringeisen](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/507386/CLEAN-images/lazy-imgs/lazy-img-200x200.png) #### Written by [Rich Ringeisen](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/author/rich-ringeisen) ###### [** Previous Post](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-why-and-how-of-data-collection-for-dpp) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/507386/CLEAN-images/gfx/feat-img-temp.jpg)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-why-and-how-of-data-collection-for-dpp) ###### [The Why and How of Data Collection for DPP](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-why-and-how-of-data-collection-for-dpp) ###### [Next Post **](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/5-ways-rfid-benefits-your-brand-and-your-buyers) [![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/507386/CLEAN-images/gfx/feat-img-temp.jpg)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/5-ways-rfid-benefits-your-brand-and-your-buyers) ###### [5 Ways RFID Benefits Your Brand and Your Buyers](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/5-ways-rfid-benefits-your-brand-and-your-buyers) ### Featured ### Posts by Tag - [sustainability (24)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/sustainability) - [DPP (20)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/dpp) - [RFID (14)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/rfid) - [digital product passport (DPP) (13)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/digital-product-passport-dpp) - [Charming.Digi (12)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/charming-digi) - [supply chain (7)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/supply-chain) - [Events (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/events) - [Labels (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/labels) - [Laws (6)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/laws) - [consumer insights (5)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/consumer-insights) - [circularity (4)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/circularity) - [Apparel (3)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/apparel) - [Certification (3)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/certification) - [PFAS (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/pfas) - [Tariffs (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/tariffs) - [brand (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/brand) - [digital labeling (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/digital-labeling) - [nfc (2)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/nfc) - [Cost Cutting (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/cost-cutting) - [Global Sourcing (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/global-sourcing) - [In Plant Printing (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/in-plant-printing) - [Nearshoring (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/nearshoring) - [QR (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/qr) - [Regulations (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/regulations) - [Smart Packaging (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/smart-packaging) - [Traceability (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/traceability) - [heat transfers (1)](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/tag/heat-transfers) [See all](https://blog.charmingtrim.com/the-rfid-journey-from-the-factory-floor-to-the-consumer#) ### Sign up for updates       [![](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FC560BAQEd_tlSQ08hRw%2Fcompany-logo_400_400%2F0%2F1630582539667%2Flowatag_logo%3Fe%3D1718236800%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DZeKKPX2ZDL-3Ux9DxbsvPBBBtRRimqt-_glUlzjiTHY) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charmingtrims/) [/CHARMING ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/charmingtrims/) 5 days ago Big news alert! CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport has just announced this week that the implementation of the DPP for apparel and retail is officially set for 2027. 👇Take a look at the roadmap document below, feel free to download and share it with your connections in the apparel and retail industry. There's important work ahead of us! [#dpp](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/dpp/) [#traceability](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/traceability/) [#circularity](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/circularity/) ‍‍‍‍ Read more ![Big news alert! CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport has just announced this week that the implemen...](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FD4E1FAQFPMsqPHqqdPQ%2Ffeedshare-document-cover-images_1920%2F0%2F1709886179396%3Fe%3D1710928800%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DVjwku_vfYE4RNUJqUQ8KQviVxt-lJjcv-Cb8yqIIVNI)   [  17 ](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/charmingtrims_roadmap-dpp-activity-7171784411384922113-GXK1?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)   Share [![](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FC4D0BAQHdBeqQFyaSAA%2Fcompany-logo_400_400%2F0%2F1668530079764%2Fcirpass_dpp_logo%3Fe%3D1718236800%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DttDuHIpXb7ixWDtZkArJ3QTZBxu4hG6I822Qv-GT8Is) ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cirpass-dpp/) [CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cirpass-dpp/) March 1 The CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport final event is just around the corner! Have you registered already? No? 😱 Make sure to save your spot now > [https://lnkd.in/dVwEe2EZ](https://lnkd.in/dVwEe2EZ) 🗓The event will start at 9h30 CET - (5 March 2024) Consult the full event agenda > [https://lnkd.in/d-U3Zqra](https://lnkd.in/d-U3Zqra)  🔗 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: On the day of the event, you will be able to connect on this link > [https://lnkd.in/gEZs3XiX](https://lnkd.in/gEZs3XiX) ❓❓𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗤&𝗔 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗼 During the event, we will be conducting the Q&A sessions exclusively through Slido. Ask your questions to the experts on this link > [https://lnkd.in/gtgJ5bek](https://lnkd.in/gtgJ5bek) ------- Battery Pass Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives, CEA-List, SLR Consulting, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, Chalmers Industriteknik, VDE, DKE, +ImpaKT Luxembourg S.à.r.l, F6S Innovation, GS1 in Europe, Politecnico di Milano, circular.fashion, DIGITALEUROPE, EIT InnoEnergy, Delft University of Technology, TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, Veltha, Energy Web, Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung , SyncForce, Innovalia Association, Textile Exchange , Responsible Business Alliance, Worldline, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, iPoint Systems, Global Electronics Council, Avery Dennison, Global Battery Alliance, Global Textile Scheme GmbH Read more ![The CIRPASS - Digital Product Passport final event is just around the corner!Have you registered ...](https://phosphor.utils.elfsightcdn.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.licdn.com%2Fdms%2Fimage%2FD5622AQEV3zB6tmtO2w%2Ffeedshare-shrink_2048_1536%2F0%2F1709204357535%3Fe%3D1713398400%26v%3Dbeta%26t%3DhN0m0YNqMucwkHl8h5b911OBhB2H3ywNZaNCcIaNoV0)   [  11 ](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/charmingtrims_the-cirpass-digital-product-passport-final-activity-7170689287410171904-qGbS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop)   Share