Case Overview
A leading Chinese apparel brand operates over 12,000 retail stores nationwide, managing a vast product portfolio with a high number of SKUs and rapid inventory turnover.
With large volumes of merchandise flowing between factories, warehouses, and stores every day, the company faced increasing operational pressure. Traditional barcode-based processes could no longer keep up with the growing demand for speed, accuracy, and real-time visibility.
To improve efficiency and optimize inventory management, the company decided to introduce RAIN RFID technology across its supply chain and retail operations. Seuic provided industry-leading RAIN RFID handheld terminals — AUTOID UTouch 2, enabling seamless integration with the retailer’s SCM, WMS, POS, and master data systems, significantly improving operational efficiency across both warehouses and stores.
Solution Architecture
With the deployment of Seuic AUTOID UTouch 2 RAIN RFID handheld terminals, the apparel brand established a unified RFID-enabled workflow covering the entire retail lifecycle.
The solution supports key operational processes including:
Through seamless integration with backend systems, real-time data can be captured and synchronized instantly, enabling accurate inventory visibility across all channels.
Scenario 1: RAIN RFID Store Receiving & Shipping
Store Receiving
Retail stores receive merchandise from multiple sources, including: warehouse allocations, direct shipments from factories and transfers from other stores.
Using AUTOID UTouch 2, store associates can complete the receiving process quickly and accurately.
APP Workflow:
- Download receiving documents
- Scan carton numbers
- Perform RAIN RFID bulk scanning of apparel items
- Automatically upload receiving data to the system
Store Shipping
Stores may need to ship merchandise for: Inter-store transfers and returns to warehouse.
With AUTOID UTouch 2, the process becomes highly streamlined.
APP Workflow:
- Download shipping documents
- Scan RAIN RFID-tagged items for shipment
- Generate shipping order automatically
- Upload shipment data to the system
Scenario 2: Store Inventory Counting
Inventory counting is one of the most labor-intensive tasks in apparel retail. Traditional barcode scanning requires staff to handle each item individually, resulting in long counting times and frequent errors.
With Seuic AUTOID UTouch 2, store staff can conduct high-speed RAIN RFID inventory counting.
Inventory Workflow:
- Generate inventory task
- Download stock data
- Perform RAIN RFID scanning across shelves or racks
- Identify discrepancies instantly
- Upload results to the system
Scenario 3: Warehouse Shipping Verification
In the warehouse, RAIN RFID technology ensures outbound shipments are accurate and fully traceable.
Shipping Workflow:
- Assign shipping batches
- Perform RAIN RFID-based sorting
- Verify cartons and items before shipping
- Inspect exceptions if discrepancies occur
Implementation Results
Following the RAIN RFID deployment across 2 warehouses and multiple retail stores, the apparel brand achieved significant operational improvements.
Conclusion
As apparel retailers continue to expand their store networks and product assortments, traditional manual processes can no longer meet the operational demands of modern retail.
With Seuic AUTOID UTouch 2 RAIN RFID handheld terminals, retailers can:
- Accelerate inventory operations
- Improve supply chain accuracy
- Reduce operational costs
- Enhance real-time inventory visibility
By integrating RAIN RFID technology across warehouses, stores, and backend systems, apparel brands can build a smarter, more efficient retail operation ready for the future of omnichannel commerce.
Scenario 1: RAIN RFID Store Receiving & Shipping
Store Shipping
Scenario 2: Store Inventory Counting
Scenario 3: Warehouse Shipping Verification