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MoreWhat is the most effective technology for tracking inventory in stores: GPS or RFID?
Choosing between GPS and RFID for inventory tracking depends on your store’s needs, environment, and budget. While GPS excels in outdoor logistics, RFID is the superior choice for indoor retail environments. Here’s a detailed comparison to help you decide.
1. GPS Tracking: Strengths & Limitations
- Best for Outdoor Use:
- Tracks assets across large outdoor areas (e.g., delivery trucks, yard inventory).
- Provides real-time location data via satellite.
- Indoor Limitations:
- GPS signals weaken indoors, leading to inaccuracies or dead zones.
- High battery drain for active trackers.
2. RFID Tracking: Ideal for Retail Stores
- High Accuracy Indoors:
- Scans 100–500+ items per second with near-100% accuracy using UHF RFID.
- Detects items through shelves, boxes, or clothing without line-of-sight.
- Cost-Effective:
- Passive RFID tags cost 0.10–0.50 each, far cheaper than GPS trackers.
- Cykeo’s RetailSync Platform automates inventory counts, reducing labor by 30%.
3. Key Differences
| Feature | GPS | RFID |
|---|---|---|
| Range | Global (outdoor) | Up to 15 meters (indoor/outdoor) |
| Battery Life | Days (active tags) | Years (passive tags) |
| Cost per Tag | 20–100+ | 0.10–5 |
| Use Case | Fleet, outdoor assets | Retail stock, warehouses |
4. Why RFID Dominates Retail Stores
- Real-Time Shelf Audits:
- Identify stockouts or misplaced items instantly.
- Theft Prevention:
- Trigger alerts if tagged items exit unauthorized zones.
- Cykeo’s Hybrid Solutions:
- Combines RFID for indoor tracking and GPS for deliveries in one dashboard.
Case Study: 20% Reduction in Inventory Shrinkage
A European fashion retailer cut inventory shrinkage by 20% using Cykeo’s RFID system, enabling daily stock audits across 10,000+ items.
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