Fresh Item Management of Perishable Goods

Preventing markdowns, prolonging shelf life

OAT’s Fresh Item Management solution tracks the temperature of perishable products in real time as they move through the cold chain, leading to fewer markdowns due to low shelf life and reduced shrinkage due to expiration. It’s based on the OAT Foundation Suite, the common framework for high-value RFID solutions.

By combining unique product location data based on RFID with data from temperature sensors, retailers and suppliers get cold chain visibility that traditional monitoring methods cannot match. Real time alerts guard against temperature violations as fresh items move through distribution centers, into the backroom, and onto store shelves. Cold chain information becomes actionable – when there is still time to make a difference.

Using OAT’s analytical and reporting tools, retailers and suppliers can monitor trends, track temperature history, and ensure freshness throughout the supply chain and within stores. Integration with POS processes enables automated discounting based on shelf life, eliminating the need for manual inspections and markdowns.

Real-time store-level visibility into fresh item inventory also greatly improves centralized forecasting and ordering. Purchasing departments can generate more accurate replenishment orders, leading to fewer markdowns due to over ordering, and reduced stock outs due to under ordering.

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