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RFID Supply Chain Visibility Solution

End-to-end traceability from manufacturer to customer. Eliminate blind spots, prevent counterfeiting, and automate compliance documentation across your entire supply network.

100%
Chain of Custody
Zero
Undetected Counterfeits
60%
Faster Compliance Docs

The Problem

Supply Chain Blindness is a Business Risk

Global supply chains involve dozens of handoffs, carriers, and facilities — any one of which can be a point of failure. Without real-time visibility, you only discover problems after they've impacted your customers or your compliance record.

Blind Spots in Transit
Shipments disappear between handoffs with no real-time location data until delivery confirmation — hours or days too late.
Counterfeit & Diversion Risk
Without item-level authentication, counterfeit goods enter the supply chain undetected, damaging brand reputation and consumer safety.
Compliance Documentation Gaps
Regulatory requirements for traceability (pharmaceutical serialisation, food safety, customs documentation) are difficult to meet manually.
Multi-Partner Visibility Failures
When visibility ends at your dock door, you cannot manage supplier performance, detect delays, or respond proactively.
Returns Processing Inefficiency
Without product-level tracking, reverse logistics is manual, slow, and prone to fraud.
Global supply chain with RFID portal gates scanning trucks at shipping port

The Solution

Complete Supply Chain Intelligence

End-to-End Traceability

Track every item from manufacturer to end customer — across every handoff, carrier, and facility.

Anti-Counterfeiting

Unique RFID tag identities make counterfeiting detectable at any point in the chain.

Automated Compliance

Serialisation, chain-of-custody, and customs documentation generated automatically at every scan point.

Multi-Partner Visibility

Shared visibility platform extends tracking to your suppliers, logistics partners, and distributors.

Predictive ETAs

Real-time location data combined with historical patterns generates accurate delivery predictions.

Returns Management

Every returned item is authenticated and tracked, eliminating returns fraud and accelerating processing.

Implementation

How It Works

1

Tag at Origin

RFID tags are applied at the manufacturing or packing stage, creating a unique digital identity for every item or shipment.

2

Read at Every Handoff

Gate readers at loading docks, distribution centres, customs points, and retail receiving create a complete scan trail.

3

Aggregate & Analyse

The cloud platform aggregates reads from all points in the network, creating a real-time map of every item's location and status.

4

Alert & Respond

Anomaly detection identifies diversions, delays, and chain-of-custody breaks — triggering automated alerts to the right stakeholders.

Who Uses This

Industries

PharmaceuticalsFood & BeverageManufacturingRetailAerospaceGovernment

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FAQ

Common Questions

How does RFID supply chain tracking differ from GPS tracking?
GPS tracks containers and vehicles (the shipping unit). RFID tracks individual items within those containers. Together, they provide complete visibility from item-level to shipment-level. SomasRO integrates both for maximum coverage.
Can RFID supply chain tracking work across multiple countries?
Yes. UHF RFID (ISO 18000-6C / EPC Gen 2) is a global standard. Our cloud platform aggregates data from readers deployed by different partners in different countries into a single visibility view.
How does RFID help with pharmaceutical serialisation requirements?
RFID tags provide the unique serialisation required by SFDA (Saudi Arabia), EMA (Europe), and FDA (USA) regulations. Each tag's ID is linked to product, batch, expiry, and manufacturer data in our platform.
What happens when RFID readers are unavailable at a partner site?
We offer a mobile app for partners without fixed readers, allowing manual RFID scans with a smartphone. Barcode backup is also supported as a fallback.
Can the system integrate with customs and trade compliance systems?
Yes. Our platform exports customs-compatible electronic manifests and integrates with major trade compliance platforms. This reduces customs clearance time significantly.

Ready to Gain Full Supply Chain Visibility?

Schedule a free consultation. Our supply chain specialists will map your current visibility gaps and design a tracking solution.

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