Barcode & RFID track & trace for the retail sector

Barcode and RFID solutions for end-to-end retail visibility that improve inventory accuracy, on-shelf availability, omnichannel fulfilment, loss prevention and proof of delivery.

Deliver reliable stock accuracy and real-time movement data from supplier to distribution centre, into store and into the hands of your customer. Coriel Solutions designs, deploys and supports scalable barcode and RFID solutions that give retailers clear visibility of items, locations and movements, helping you improve availability, speed up fulfilment and reduce loss.

From inbound through back-of-house to the shop floor, our platform connects handhelds, portals, and fixed readers to your ERP and order management tools so you always know what you have, where it is, and whether it is ready to sell.

Retail Supply Chain diagram

Key challenges for the retail supply chain ...

Accuracy and on-shelf availability

  • Maintain trusted item-level counts in the back room and on the shop floor
  • Trigger timely replenishment tasks to avoid empty shelves
  • Prioritise high demand lines with exception-based alerts

Omnichannel fulfilment

  • Pick, pack and ship from store with confidence using live stock status
  • Support click and collect and ship from store without overselling
  • Reduce pick time with precise location and zone guidance

Loss prevention and delivery assurance

  • Confirm receipt at DCs and stores with auditable movement history
  • Spot unusual movements and reduce shrink with event alerts
  • Tie transfers and shipments to responsible users and locations

Returns and reverse logistics

  • Identify returned items accurately at the first touchpoint
  • Route for resale, repair or disposal based on condition data
  • Build a complete chain of custody for every item and tote

Cost and labour efficiency

  • Replace manual counts with fast cycle counts and automated reads
  • Remove paperwork and rekeying with system-to-system updates
  • Scale across estates with repeatable, edge-driven deployments

Make all your assets intelligent ...

corielTHINGS creates and manages GS1 and EPC compliant barcodes, QR codes and RFID tags for both merchandise and reusable assets such as roll cages, totes and pallets. Each identifier links to a unique digital profile so your systems can recognise and act on every item or asset throughout its journey.

  • Track precise location across DCs, yards and stores
  • Associate case and item contents for item-level visibility
  • Monitor asset cleaning, maintenance and turnaround
  • See partner usage and improve pool utilisation
  • Optimise inventory and asset availability across the network

Simple compliance and trusted data ...

Accuracy and traceability are built in. Serialisation, batch details where relevant, storage rules and full movement history are captured in a single platform. We align implementations to recognised standards so data flows cleanly between partners and systems.

  • Data protection, marketing and in-store tech
  • Pricing, consumer rights and fair trading
  • Product safety, standards and recalls
  • Equality, accessibility and customer experience
  • Environment, packaging and waste
  • Food Safety and hygiene regulations

Know where your product/assets are ...

Once tagged, items and assets can be read at scale using handhelds, point-of-activity stations, portals, conveyors and dock door systems. Location, status and contents synchronise instantly with your ERP, WMS and OMS through our platform connector, removing blind spots and manual updates.

  • Hands-free/operator free identification of every asset
  • Immediate updates to your backend systems
  • Know the precise location of every asset
  • Micro-location: where is the asset within a site?
  • Macro-location: where is the asset within the whole supply chain?

Accurate proof of packing, transfer and delivery ...

corielTHINGS maintains an auditable record of each association and event, giving you confidence at every handover. Confirm what was packed, when it moved, who handled it and where it was received, from supplier ASN through to store back door and point of sale.

  • Real-time last-seen status for items and assets
  • Full movement trail with user, time and place
  • Current and historical contents for cases and totes
  • Confirm packing, dispatch, transfer and receipt with confidence
  • Guaranteed proof of delivery at every step

What else can you do with corielTHINGS?

Visualise your supply chain

Simple reports and dashboards give you a ‘birds-eye’ view of what’s happening across your supply chain.

Live sync with your ERP

corielTHINGS is a completely connected platform, allowing you to integrate your ERP, WMS or bespoke systems via simple web calls.

Visual workflows

Powerful workflows can be created based on events across your supply chain, making integration and data processing simple.

Retail supply chain news & content ...

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