Spanish fashion brand Algo Bonito has achieved over 99% inventory accuracy and slashed stock-counting time by 80% after rolling out a full end-to-end RFID system developed by Dipole across its retail network.
The brand, which operates more than 30 stores across Spain and works with manufacturers in both Asia and the Iberian Peninsula, had long struggled with the limitations of manual stock management. Receiving errors, shipping mistakes and a lack of real-time visibility into inventory levels were creating bottlenecks that held back growth.
The solution starts at the factory floor. Dipole supplies RFID web labels in roll format, organised by item, and manages the printing and encoding process. These labels are shipped directly to manufacturers, where they are applied to garment hangtags before the products ever leave the production line. This means every item enters the supply chain with a unique RFID identity from the very first stage, giving Algo Bonito full traceability from source to shelf.
At the company’s central distribution hub, Dipole’s Cubic reading system handles three key logistics tasks automatically. Goods receiving is verified without manual counting, store shipments are validated to ensure accuracy, and inventory counts are carried out quickly without disrupting day-to-day warehouse operations.
In-store, staff use PDA readers to receive incoming stock, run inventory counts and locate specific items on the sales floor in seconds. The system was integrated with Algo Bonito’s existing PowerSoft Operating System, and the company says the process was completed without any issues.
Ramiro Vega, General Manager of Algo Bonito, said the RFID rollout has been transformative. “Implementing RFID with Dipole has been a major improvement in our inventory management. Today we have much better stock visibility across our entire store network and we have drastically reduced the time dedicated to inventory counts.”
The headline results speak for themselves: inventory accuracy now exceeds 99%, time spent on stock counts has dropped by 80%, the business has real-time visibility into stock levels across every location, and stock shortages have been significantly reduced.
The project highlights how RFID technology is becoming essential infrastructure for mid-sized fashion retailers looking to compete on operational efficiency. With traceability built into the supply chain from the point of manufacture, brands like Algo Bonito can respond faster to demand, reduce waste and keep shelves stocked with the right products.
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