Migros Ostschweiz operates a massive distribution center with 120 doors, serving over 200 retail outlets. Automating loading verification was critical, but the sheer volume of 6,000 pallets daily, combined with up to 20 simultaneously active doors during peak hours, presented an immense challenge. The loading area was densely packed, resulting in around 1,000 “stray” tags per gate and up to 500 tags on each forklift load. Furthermore, the system needed to be bidirectional, accurately tracking movement direction to prevent false information. Introducing manual barcode scanning for such a volume was deemed intolerable due to the massive additional work it would entail. Reactive tracking led to false reorders and out-of-shelf situations in stores with short replenishment cycles, directly impacting delivery accuracy.
The RFID implementation transformed Migros’ loading verification process, ensuring exceptional delivery accuracy and on-time food deliveries for its vast network of retail outlets. The system provides real-time visibility into loading status and completely automated traceability for handling unit status and delivery verification, including change of ownership at the dock door. This eliminated the need for manual scanning of 6,000 pallets daily and resolved issues with false reorders and out-of-shelf situations, guaranteeing fresh products are always available.
Migros implemented a Turck Vilant Systems RFID gate solution featuring smart RFID readers and a lightweight overhead antenna design that avoids obstructing forklifts. The readers are equipped with Vilant Engine software, capable of monitoring, filtering, and precisely determining the movement direction of each handling unit. The system further extends to cameras registering the license plates of delivery vehicles.
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