Achieving 99.8% outbound logistics accuracy with RFID

Every day, thousands of spare parts leave Scania's Global Parts Center in Belgium for dealers and distributors across Europe. In an operation of this scale, even a small loading error can result in delays, additional transport costs and unnecessary manual work.

To improve visibility and virtually eliminate shipping errors, Scania partnered with Mieloo & Alexander to implement an RFID-based real-time tracking solution for its outbound logistics process.

The challenge

Scania's spare parts distribution centre processes more than 26,000 shipments every day. Keeping track of every shipment while ensuring it reaches the correct loading dock is a complex logistical challenge.

Traditional barcode scanning required manual intervention and provided only limited visibility into the movement of goods throughout the warehouse. When shipments were misplaced or loaded onto the wrong truck, employees had to spend valuable time locating the correct items, impacting operational efficiency and delivery performance.

Scania wanted to:

• Increase shipment accuracy
• Gain real-time visibility into outbound logistics
• Reduce manual scanning and searching
• Minimise loading errors
• Improve delivery reliability for dealers and customers

The solution

Together with Mieloo & Alexander, Scania implemented an RFID-powered tracking solution that automatically identifies and monitors every shipment throughout the outbound process.

Each handling unit receives an RFID-enabled shipping label. As shipments move through the warehouse, strategically positioned RFID readers automatically capture their location without requiring manual scans.

The RFID platform provides warehouse employees with real-time insight into:

• The exact location of every shipment
• The correct loading dock
• Shipment status throughout the outbound process
• Potential exceptions before trucks leave the warehouse

By digitising the outbound flow, Scania created complete visibility across its shipping operation while significantly reducing manual handling.

The results

The RFID solution has delivered measurable improvements across Scania's logistics operation.

99.8% shipment accuracy
Automated identification dramatically reduced loading errors, ensuring shipments consistently reach the correct destination.

Real-time warehouse visibility
Employees always know where shipments are located, eliminating time spent searching for misplaced orders.

Faster outbound processes
Automatic RFID identification replaces manual barcode scanning, allowing warehouse staff to work more efficiently.

Improved customer service
Accurate shipments and reliable deliveries contribute to higher customer satisfaction while reducing operational costs associated with delivery errors.

Why Mieloo & Alexander

Implementing RFID successfully requires more than selecting the right hardware. It demands a thorough understanding of warehouse processes, systems integration and operational workflows.

Working closely with Scania, Mieloo & Alexander designed and implemented a solution that combines RFID technology with intelligent software to create a scalable, future-ready logistics environment.

Today, Scania benefits from a highly automated outbound logistics process that delivers exceptional shipment accuracy while providing complete operational visibility.

Technologies used

• RFID
• Real-Time Location Tracking
• Warehouse Visibility
• Outbound Logistics Automation
• Supply Chain Software Integration

Looking to improve outbound logistics?

Whether you're managing automotive parts, retail distribution or industrial logistics, RFID can help increase shipment accuracy, improve visibility and reduce operational costs.

Discover how Mieloo & Alexander can optimise your warehouse operations with RFID and IoT solutions.