How to optimise logistics operations and warehouse control with RFID and remote monitoring
Logistics automation, warehouse control and real-time inventory management with RFID technology
15/01/2026
Chiara Porru
Business Developer
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Optimising logistics operations is now a strategic priority for any organisation managing complex warehouses, high volumes of goods and an increasingly fast-moving, interconnected supply chain. In an environment where inbound goods, internal movements, inventory management and outbound shipments must be handled quickly and with maximum accuracy, relying on manual processes inevitably leads to higher costs, lower operational efficiency and reduced competitiveness.
In recent years, many companies have seen their margins shrink significantly due to rising logistics costs, shortages of skilled labour and growing difficulties in maintaining full control over warehouse flows. Inaccurate inventories, picking errors, untracked movements and a lack of real-time visibility result in delays, inefficiencies and dissatisfied customers.
In this context, RFID-based logistics automation represents a concrete and proven way to accelerate operations by up to 70%, improve warehouse control and enable continuous remote monitoring of activities. Thanks to RFID mobile terminals, automated reading systems, tunnels and logistics gates, warehouses can be transformed from cost centres into engines of operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
In many organisations, logistics and warehouse operations are still managed through manual or semi-manual processes that offer neither speed nor real operational control. Inbound goods are scanned item by item, internal movements are not always recorded in real time, and inventory management often relies on periodic stock checks that are slow and prone to error.
This approach creates structural inefficiencies across the entire warehouse flow:
The result is a loss of control that directly translates into higher operating costs, order processing delays and difficulties in maintaining adequate service levels.
Traditional inventory management methods typically achieve accuracy levels between 70% and 85%. In warehouses with thousands of SKUs, this means that a significant proportion of stock is recorded incorrectly, stored in the wrong location or simply unavailable when needed. Every error increases picking times, complicates returns management and reduces overall productivity.
Without a system for continuous control and automated item tracking, the warehouse becomes a critical bottleneck in the supply chain rather than a business enabler. This is where the limitations of manual logistics become clear.
With Aton’s RFID solutions, every stage of logistics is digitalised, automated and remotely controllable, achieving accuracy levels above 98%. From inbound receiving to shipping, including internal movements and returns management, the warehouse becomes an intelligent ecosystem where every movement is tracked in real time and every operation is data-driven.
The use of RFID mobile terminals, automated reading tunnels and logistics gates eliminates low-value manual activities and turns warehouse flows into a continuous, fast and reliable process.
RFID mobile terminals and automated reading tunnels speed up every operational phase. A pallet passing through a tunnel is identified in seconds, with all items read simultaneously and no manual scanning required.
The automated, bulk reading of hundreds of items significantly reduces processing times and labour requirements for:
Operations can be up to 70% faster than traditional methods, while maintaining consistent and verifiable accuracy.
Integration with WMS and enterprise systems through the .one RFID Supply Chain software provides a complete and continuously updated view of the warehouse.
Stock levels are monitored in real time, physical inventory remains constantly aligned with digital records, and anomalies are automatically detected. Centralised dashboards, accessible remotely, allow operations to be supervised, flows to be analysed and corrective action to be taken immediately when issues arise.
There is no longer any need to be physically present in the warehouse to know what is happening: supervision becomes digital, continuous and always available.
One of the most significant benefits of RFID logistics automation is the sharp reduction in operational errors. When every movement is automatically tracked and each item is uniquely identified, discrepancies between physical stock and management systems become rare and easy to detect.
Thanks to continuous monitoring, shrinkage can be reduced by up to 80%, and “lost” products become the exception rather than the rule. Manual data entry errors are eliminated at source, along with incorrect shipments and rework caused by misaligned information.
This leads to more reliable order fulfilment, a substantial reduction in returns and a tangible decrease in operating costs. Staff spend less time searching for products or correcting errors and can focus on higher-value activities, improving overall warehouse productivity.
Aton’s RFID solutions are designed to adapt to a wide range of logistics environments, from a single warehouse to complex, multi-site networks. The cloud-ready architecture ensures high performance even in distributed environments and allows organisations to start with a pilot area before scaling progressively.
Native integration with ERP, WMS, TMS, access control systems and advanced reporting platforms enables the creation of a fully digital logistics ecosystem, with consistent data and perfectly orchestrated processes.
This is where the discussion becomes truly strategic. While logistics automation undoubtedly saves time and resources, the deeper value of RFID lies in its ability to transform the warehouse into a continuous source of reliable data that supports better decision-making.
Every tracked item generates objective information about its location, movements, turnover and operational performance. This enables improvements across the entire product lifecycle and supports optimisation initiatives based on advanced analytics and reporting.
Questions that once had approximate answers become measurable:
With integrated RFID data, logistics becomes predictive. You not only know what is happening now, but you can anticipate issues, optimise layouts, improve allocations and reduce hidden costs that often go unnoticed.
Order management becomes faster and more reliable, customer satisfaction improves thanks to accurate and on-time deliveries, and the supply chain evolves from a cost centre into a true competitive advantage.
In short, the same technology investment delivers both operational automation and strategic intelligence for logistics.
When RFID automation is integrated into warehouse processes, the benefits are immediate and quantifiable:
Implementing a complete logistics automation system—from RFID mobile terminals and automated tunnels to remote control and WMS integration—requires specific expertise and deep knowledge of supply chain processes. This is why the approach must be structured and incremental, starting with flow analysis and progressing towards a truly tailored solution.
A typical implementation path includes:
With over 20 years of experience in RFID solutions for retail and logistics, Aton delivers an end-to-end approach that combines hardware, proprietary software, strategic consultancy, training and 24/7 multilingual support.
If your goal is to automate logistics operations, Aton is the right partner. And if your ambition is to transform your warehouse into an intelligent, predictive and data-driven ecosystem, the .one RFID Supply Chain platform represents a long-term strategic lever.
The solution is designed to adapt flexibly to different organisations, from SMEs to multinational companies with distributed warehouses. You can start from a specific need—such as speeding up inbound goods or reducing errors—and progressively build a systemic competitive advantage.
This is not just about technology. It is about rethinking how you manage your supply chain, optimise resources and make logistics decisions, supported by a partner that has already guided similar organisations towards tangible, measurable results.
Manual and inefficient logistics operations are not a necessary evil. They are a solvable problem that costs time, money and competitiveness every single day. RFID technology—combined with mobile terminals, automated tunnels, remote control and the complete .one RFID Supply Chain ecosystem—allows you to build a faster, more reliable and fully controlled logistics operation.
Fewer errors. More speed. More control. More margin.
If you want to understand how to apply these solutions to your warehouse or supply chain in practice, you can request a personalised consultation and evaluate a bespoke logistics automation project.
