Mieloo and Alexander
Mieloo and Alexander

Customer case

Euro Pool System

Euro Pool System Enhances Tray Tracking and Reduces Losses with RFID and Vision Technology

Euro Pool System: Leading in Reusable Logistics Solutions

Euro Pool System (EPS), Europe’s largest logistics provider of reusable packaging, manages over 300 million foldable and rigid trays used daily across the food and supermarket supply chains. With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and innovation, EPS supports major European retailers such as Edeka, Lidl, Aldi, Auchan, Kaufland, and Delhaize.

In a logistics landscape where visibility, traceability, and asset utilization are critical, EPS has partnered with Mieloo & Alexander since 2008 to optimize its operations with RFID and vision technology.

The Client Journey: Real-Time Visibility and Improved Asset Management

EPS faced several key challenges in managing its reusable tray pools:

  • Minimizing losses: Significant numbers of trays went missing each year, driving up operational costs.

  • Increasing circulation efficiency: Improving tray turnaround times was essential to better serve clients.

  • Improving returns flow visibility: Limited insights into return flows caused operational inefficiencies in logistics and washing processes.

In response, Mieloo & Alexander developed a tailored RFID and vision solution, deployed across EPS’s European depot network.

The Solution: Seamless RFID and Vision Technology Integration

The customized solution consists of several key components:

  • RFID and vision portals at depot entry points automatically register incoming trays and capture images to verify tray condition.

  • Mobile RTI applications for depot staff and third-party users enhance visibility outside of EPS's controlled network.

  • Cloud-based integration with EPS’s pool management system ensures seamless, real-time data transfer and tray tracking.

This approach enables item-level tracking, provides complete visibility of tray flows, and supports operational scalability across the EPS depot network.

 

Operational Impact

Thanks to Mieloo & Alexander’s solutions, EPS has achieved:

  • Significant loss reduction, leading to major cost savings.

  • Increased tray circulation rates, maximizing asset utilization and operational efficiency.

  • Enhanced visibility of returns flows, improving washing and logistics operations.

  • Data-driven decision-making, supported by real-time tracking and asset condition monitoring.

Long-Term Partnership and Continuous Innovation

The collaboration between EPS and Mieloo & Alexander extends beyond implementation. Mieloo & Alexander provides ongoing support, hardware maintenance, remote monitoring, and continuous development of new tools, ensuring EPS remains at the forefront of digital innovation in logistics.

A Look Ahead

Building on a foundation of success, Euro Pool System and Mieloo & Alexander are exploring further innovations, including advanced tracking technologies and new mobile solutions. Together, they are creating a future-proof logistics infrastructure that maximizes sustainability, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

About Mieloo & Alexander

Mieloo & Alexander has over 20 years of expertise in supply chain optimization with RFID and AutoID technologies. Based in Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, Mieloo & Alexander serves clients in logistics, retail, manufacturing, and postal services across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

The proprietary ARC Suite platform offers end-to-end solutions for track & trace, asset management, and process automation—from tag to dashboard.