Bookstores & Libraries
The vast number of items typically found within a bookstore or library can
make inventory control a nightmare. As a result, it is very difficult to make sure
that the item a customer has come for is both available within the building and
located in the proper place.
Sales
(or checkouts) are lost, and customer service and loyalty are negatively impacted.
To try and mitigate these issues, organizations have thrown a lot of labor at the
problem, but have not seen much improvement.
Such environments are perfectly suited to realize the benefits of item-level RFID.
With item-level solutions built on top of the TrueVUE
RFID Platform, bookstores and libraries can now know what is in stock, and
where it is located. Misplaced items can quickly be identified and moved to their
proper location. Out of Stock items can be immediately identified and appropriate
action taken. Items in back rooms can be replenished to the front room at the right
time to ensure optimal on-shelf availability. Furthermore, employees are no longer
drained by manual inventory tasks, and can spend that time better servicing the
customer.
Solutions to address the unique needs in bookstores and libraries can be built either
using mobile (handhelds and smart carts) technologies, smart shelves, or a combination
of both. The most successful situations arise when a combination of both are used.
TrueVUE partners and customers are building solutions in this area leveraging the
following products from Vue Technology: