Frequently Asked Questions
Senitron® is founded on the belief that ‘hands-free’ merchandise and asset counts and locations within any environment promotes operation productivity, labor savings, customer loyalty and satisfaction, increases in sales opportunities, and overall operations cost reductions and efficiency.
What is the Senitron Solution?
Implementing the Senitron® Solution provides for merchandise or asset inventory tracking and reporting, real-time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The benefits include accuracy, efficiency, availability of inventory, and increased sales and profitability.
How long does it take to install?
The actual installation varies based on project type and size. For example a typical 3000 sqft retail store may take between 1 to 3 evenings to install.
Is it easy to use?
Less than 1 hour of training is required to operate the User Interface. Generally, the Senitron User Interface is easier and more intuitive than using your cellphone.
How does RFID technology speed up inventory counts?
RFID transforms the stocktaking process by empowering a single team member to count many thousands of items per hour. Unlike slow, manual counting methods, RFID readers use radio waves to instantly capture data from multiple tags at once, providing a real-time, accurate overview of stock levels. This efficiency dramatically reduces labor costs and minimizes operational disruptions, allowing businesses to maintain precise inventory records without pausing their activities.
Do I have to already be using RFID?
No. If you don’t already have items in your location tagged with RFID equipped labels, Senitron® will assist you in creating a tagged inventory. If you already use RFID in part or all of your location operations, we will assist you in conversion to 100% real-time, automated hands-free visibility.
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How does RFID enhance the supply chain?
RFID technology improves supply chain visibility by allowing crucial data to travel with an item from its origin to its final destination. Think of the RFID tag as a dynamic digital passport for each product; its information can be read and updated at every stage of the journey. This creates a transparent and interactive log, giving every stakeholder access to the most current information about an item’s location and status.
How quickly can Senitron’s RFID solution be deployed for retail or warehouse environments?
Senitron’s system is designed for rapid deployment, with many retail accounts able to go live within hours. The platform supports streamlined hardware installation, intuitive software configuration, and comprehensive setup support, making onboarding efficient and minimizing operational disruption.
How does Senitron’s Real-Time Location System (RTLS) technology work?
Senitron’s RTLS uses battery-powered tags attached to items, which broadcast radio signals. Fixed or hand-held readers capture these signals, and software analyzes them to pinpoint location—often down to room or shelf-level—enabling live mapping, automated replenishment, and theft/misplacement alerts, all within a web-based user interface.
What are the latest trends in RFID and RTLS for 2025?
Key trends include AI-powered analytics for predictive inventory, ultra-wideband (UWB) and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tags for higher accuracy, real-time asset geofencing, automation of warehouse tasks, and cloud-based dashboards for actionable insights. Cost reduction and stricter asset-tracking regulations are driving rapid adoption and expansion into mid-size businesses.
What is the typical lifespan and maintenance requirement of RFID tags used in Senitron systems?
Senitron’s RFID tags generally last up to 5 years, depending on transmission frequency and environment. Maintenance mostly involves periodic battery replacement for active tags and minimal upkeep for passive types. The platform provides usage analytics and health monitoring to track tag performance.
Can Senitron’s RFID solution be customized for unique business needs?
Yes. Senitron welcomes custom integrations and workflow adjustments to address specific operational requirements, including tailored reporting, real-time alerts, and dedicated API setups for niche use cases in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and more.
How does Senitron integrate with e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment systems?
Senitron’s RFID integrates with platforms like Shopify, Lightspeed, and WooCommerce, syncing real-time inventory and order data for accurate online stock levels, rapid picking, and optimized in-store/online fulfillment processes—reducing overselling and mis-shipments.
Are there any limitations to RFID tracking technology that Senitron addresses?
RFID can be affected by metals, liquids, and dense packaging. Senitron mitigates these limitations by offering a variety of tag formats (on-metal, ruggedized, flexible), adjustable reader power, and algorithms to reduce false reads and blind spots. Site surveys and tailored deployments ensure high read accuracy.
How does Senitron support sustainable or “green” supply chain initiatives?
Senitron helps businesses track usage, monitor asset life cycles, and avoid unnecessary overstock or wastage. Automated reporting provides transparency for sustainability goals, and robust tag reusability reduces environmental impact.
Is Senitron’s RFID solution future-proofed for new IoT and 5G technologies?
Absolutely. Senitron constantly updates its platform to support emerging standards, devices, and protocols, including IoT sensors, BLE beacons, and compatibility with 5G edge devices, where available, for ultra-fast, secure data transmission.
Is it accurate, and how long does it take to read?
From a cold start, in the dense item tag environment in most locations, the Senitron® Solution will reach 90% of the tags in the first hour, and 97% in the first 6 hours, without any assistance from store employees. Once the inventory is completely read, variances are seen almost instantaneously. The system reports changes to overall inventory levels and locations every 1 minute, while accuracy levels can exceed 99%.
Is it safe?
The Senitron® Solution utilizes Senitron manufactured commercial RFID readers, operating in strict compliance with FCC guidelines. These guidelines ensure that the RF exposure levels while the system is operating are completely safe.
Will it work with my ERP system? With my POS system?
The Senitron® Solution is an information system based on open standard open API interface, and can integrate with any ERP or POS system. If necessary, the Senitron Solution can operate independently and as a stand-alone system. For additional information submit an inquiry to info@senitron.net.
What are the benefits of RFID compared to other automatic identification technologies, such as bar codes?
RFID technology offers significant advantages over traditional identification methods like barcodes. While barcodes require a direct line of sight and can be rendered unreadable by dirt or moisture, RFID tags can be scanned from a distance, through packaging, and in various environmental conditions. This operational flexibility ensures greater data accuracy, lowers labor requirements, and smooths out production workflows. Ultimately, these improvements help businesses reduce costs, streamline processes, and provide better customer service.
What advantages does Senitron’s RFID system offer over traditional barcode inventory solutions?
Senitron’s RFID technology can perform inventory cycle counts up to 2800% faster than traditional barcode systems, offering real-time tracking with 99%+ accuracy. RFID enables hands-free, automated processes, drastically reducing labor costs and human errors while providing instant data integration to ERP, POS, or warehouse management platforms.
What industries benefit most from Senitron RFID and real-time location systems in 2025?
Senitron RFID solutions are widely adopted across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, aerospace, law enforcement, and government sectors. In 2025, healthcare and logistics lead adoption due to strict asset-tracking regulations and new compliance standards, while manufacturing and warehousing supply the bulk of market growth.
Is Senitron’s RFID solution compatible with existing hardware or ERP systems?
Senitron is platform-agnostic, compatible with leading hardware brands (e.g., Zebra, Impinj), and can bolt onto most ERP, POS, or WMS with minimal customization. API connectivity, cloud sync, and integrations (like Shopify) ensure seamless data flow and minimal disruption to current operations.
How does Senitron’s system improve loss prevention and asset security?
Senitron deploys fixed RFID readers at exit points for automatic detection and alerts when items leave premises, reducing shrinkage and theft. The platform also generates replenishment notifications and misplaced item alerts to ensure optimal inventory placement and compliance.
How does Senitron help businesses prepare for future compliance and sustainability requirements?
Senitron’s solutions streamline compliance by automating documentation, providing real-time location history, and supporting environmental audits through precise tracking. Features like automated alerts and workflow documentation help businesses meet new regulatory standards and sustainability goals for asset management.
What data privacy and security measures are implemented in Senitron’s RFID and RTLS systems in 2025?
Senitron employs encrypted tag communications, secure APIs, and role-based access to restrict and monitor data usage. All cloud services are GDPR and CCPA compliant: logs, alerts, and real-time tracking support fast response to any unauthorized access.
What ROI can businesses expect from implementing Senitron RFID?
Most customers report ROI within the first year due to labor savings (automated inventory counts), reduced shrinkage, improved cycle count accuracy, and minimized out-of-stock events. Automated compliance reporting and reduced audit times provide additional cost benefits.
What level of training and support does Senitron provide post-deployment?
Senitron offers on-site or remote staff training, detailed manuals, ongoing technical support, and troubleshooting via ticket, phone, or chat. Customers also receive update notifications and training for new features, ensuring maximum solution ROI and satisfaction.
Does Senitron provide analytics or business intelligence (BI) tools for RFID-collected data?
Yes. Senitron’s solution comes with built-in dashboards for live analytics, custom reporting, real-time alerts, and export capabilities to csv which can the be pushed to BI platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik, enabling deep inventory, movement, and workflow optimization insights.
Does Senitron provide analytics or business intelligence (BI) tools for RFID-collected data?
(1) speed of deployment (2) more features than any other provider (3) scalable pricing (4) more and better references than any other provider.
Senitron offers frictionless deployment, proven multi-industry experience, high integration flexibility (hardware/software), market-leading speed and read accuracy, customizable dashboards, and recognized service support. Its agile, modular platform evolves with user needs and industry innovations.