In recent years, the rapid development of the retail industry and the ever-changing needs of consumers have forced major retailers to constantly seek new technological means to improve operational efficiency and inventory management. Among these technologies, RFID labels stand out as the best choice in the eyes of many retailers. As a global retail giant, Walmart has also taken an important step forward in this technology wave. This blog will explore in detail how Walmart has put RFID labels to practical use and achieved significant results in its operations.
Background Information
With Walmart giving its clothing and jewelry ranges a successful trial of RFID labels in 2020, Walmart is looking to RFID labels to quickly identify and replenish merchandise while reducing out-of-stock and redundant inventory. Both Walmart and its suppliers will be able to use the labels to better understand merchandise variances, which will speed up response times throughout the supply chain. That’s why Walmart began announcing the expansion of RFID labeling applications to more categories of merchandise, such as home furnishings, electronics, sporting goods, and toys, in 2022. So in Walmart on the shelves of these goods are required to use Walmart authorized (ARC certified) UHF RFID labels.
Requirements for RFID labels on Walmart shelves
Firstly, Walmart has clear requirements for RFID labeling of items on its shelves. three options are provided for the form of RFID labels. In addition, there are three standards for RFID label authentication. Vendor brands can choose their label format and serious standards can be on the shelves of Walmart products.
Three label forms
- Quick solution: universal embedded RFID labels or universal embedded RFID but without UPC stickers
- Advanced solution: universal embedded RFID and stickers with UPC
- Ideal solution: branded RFID embedded labels or packaging.
Label certification standards
- GS1 RFID serialized encoding standard
- Auburn University RFID Lab tag placement standards
- ARC inlay standards
What is ARC inlay standards?
ARC is a quality accreditation scheme established by Auburn University in 2009. The purpose of the program is to ensure that RFID labels meet or exceed the level of performance and quality necessary to provide end-user benefits consistently and cost-effectively. The ARC has established a database of comprehensive performance and quality data for RFID labels available on the market. By comparing specifications with the information in the database, a list of labels that meet end-user requirements can be quickly generated.
Product Introduction: ARC Certified Monza R6-P RFID Labels
- Excellent reading range and speed
The ARC-certified Monza R6-P RFID labels have excellent read range and speed. It has a read range of 15 meters according to FCC standards and 13 meters according to ETSI standards. In addition, the read sensitivity is -20dBm under FCC standards and -18dBm under ETSI standards, which means that staff in warehouses and retail shops can read labels quickly and efficiently over long distances, resulting in a significant increase in work efficiency. In addition, the label’s high sensitivity enables it to maintain stable performance over long distances.
- Multi-protocol compatibility
ARC-certified Monza R6-P RFID labels are compatible with EPCglobal Gen2v2 and ISO/IEC 18000-6C international standard protocols. The RFID readers used by Walmart use EPCglobal Gen2v2 and ISO/IEC 18000-6C protocols. So, for suppliers who want to stock their products at Walmart, this label is undoubtedly the most practical and convenient.
- Outstanding cost-effectiveness
In commercial applications, cost-effectiveness is one of the important considerations in choosing RFID labels. ARC-certified Monza R6-P RFID labels are not only high-performance but also cost-effective. It has a write endurance of 100,000 times and data retention of 50 years. Therefore, its long service life and high reliability benefit the organization in terms of efficiency and reduce the cost of replacement and maintenance.
- ARC certification standards and customized services
This label is ARC-certified standard, so it is very convenient for suppliers who want to be in Walmart. It can directly meet Walmart’s labeling certification standards for goods on the shelves. In addition, if the customer needs to customize the UPC or make it into a brand-embedded label, this label can do it. We can customize this label according to the customer’s needs and it is a Walmart-compliant solution in all three formats.
Conclusion
Walmart has achieved a breakthrough in inventory management and supply chain optimization through RFID standardization technology, from initial idea to final reality. This technology not only improves Walmart’s operational efficiency but also provides valuable experience and reference for the entire retail industry. With the continuous improvement of technology and the expansion of application scenarios, the development of RFID labels in the retail industry will be even more desirable. Walmart’s successful practice shows that the application of innovative technology can not only enhance the competitiveness of enterprises but also provide suppliers with a better inbound experience.
FAQs
1. What are the dimensions of the ARC Certified Monza R6-P RFID label?
The size of the whole label is 74 x 11mm and the size of the antenna is 71 x 8mm.
2. How is this label product packaged？
we are packed in roll and vacuumed packing in ESD bag.
ARC Certified Impinj® Monza® R6-P Coated Paper RFID Label U6C
The ARC-certified Impinj® Monza® R6-P RFID label offers high-performance tracking with extended read range and improved memory. Fully compliant with ISO/IEC 18000-6C and EPCglobal Gen2v2 standards, it ensures product authenticity, brand protection, and reliable data transfer. Widely used in retail chains like Walmart and Dillard’s, this label supports efficient inventory management, supply chain visibility, and smooth in-store operations.
