Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has transformed how businesses track inventory and protect merchandise. In today’s retail environment, where every percentage point of shrinkage directly impacts the bottom line, how can retailers maintain accurate inventory while simultaneously fostering a welcoming shopping environment? For South African retailers battling exceptionally high rates of retail crime, this question has never been more pressing.
RFID uses electromagnetic fields to identify and track tags attached to objects automatically. Unlike traditional barcodes, RFID doesn’t require line-of-sight scanning and can read multiple tags simultaneously, dramatically increasing operational efficiency while providing excellent security capabilities.
The South African Retail Challenge
With shoplifting and organised retail crime rates among the highest globally, traditional security measures often create fortress-like environments that deter both criminals and legitimate shoppers. Our solutions address this fundamental tension between security and customer experience.
Globerisk’s non-visible RFID-based loss prevention systems remove physical obstacles at store entrances while maintaining thorough security standards. Our comprehensive suite includes:
- AdvanSafe – An overhead loss prevention system that creates welcoming store entrances while maintaining vigilant protection.
- AdvanMat – A floor mat with embedded antennas provides discreet theft prevention and integrates seamlessly with store aesthetics.
- AdvanGuard – Our RFID alarm unit delivers immediate security alerts when protected merchandise moves through unauthorised areas.
- AdvanGate – RFID pedestals, which can be placed up to 3.5 metres apart, monitor entrance/exit points with precision while maintaining a less intimidating presence than traditional security gates.
Precision Tagging and Encoding
The foundation of effective RFID implementation lies in proper tagging and encoding. We provide various RFID encoding systems for deployment at factories, distribution centres, and retail stores:
- AdvanStation – A dedicated station for encoding both hard and soft RFID tags, ensuring consistent security application.
- AdvanPrint (Android & Windows) – Our cloud-based RFID printing and encoding system for paper RFID tags delivers flexibility and scalability.
- AdvanScan – This handheld RFID reader for encoding allows for mobile security management throughout your operations.
Globerisk’s RFID solutions deliver nearly 99% inventory accuracy, dramatically reducing stock discrepancies and optimising replenishment processes. This level of precision enables real-time inventory visibility, supporting better supply chain management and operational efficiency throughout your retail network.
The Globerisk Approach
Our expertise, partners, and history position us perfectly to offer unique and customised solutions that meet our clients’ specific requirements. After implementation, we conduct ongoing evaluations to continuously understand and adapt to the evolving retail security landscape.
The findings from these assessments highlight risks, generate actionable recommendations, and help us develop site-specific operating procedures. We match the right security technologies with the right personnel and remain committed to the ongoing development of our staff to ensure exceptional service delivery.
Take Action Now
South African retailers need no reminder about the cost of retail crime. The question isn’t whether you can afford to implement advanced RFID security – it’s whether you can afford not to. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how our RFID solutions can protect your merchandise while enhancing the shopping experience.