Wave: Enterprise Inventory 3.4.2

The SimplyRFiD Wave system offers a compelling approach to inventory management through the integration of RFID technology. It significantly reduces inventory counting times from days to minutes, utilizing affordable RFID tags and replacing traditional barcode methods for daily, accurate stock assessments.

Designed as an comprehensive inventory solution, Wave encompasses the dedicated smartphone application, compatible iPhones, the Pogi Server backend hosted on AWS, and the CSL CS108 RFID handheld device. This integrated setup facilitates quick and precise inventory counts—users simply affix RFID tags to products, launch the app, and conduct scans that can process approximately 700 items per minute. Multiple Wave handhelds can synchronize with the Pogi server, ensuring real-time inventory data is accessible via the web.

Beyond its core function as an app, Wave provides an end-to-end inventory system supported by the SimplyRFID team. This assistance eases the transition from conventional chaos to operational control, making RFID-based asset management more accessible and reliable.

Features

• System Integration and Data Synchronization: Enables daily updating of inventory data—including SKU, quantity, and location—to any ERP, OMS, or e-commerce platform through CSV files, JSON formats, AirDrop, or REST APIs. The system allows a single RFID handheld to survey a 20,000-unit inventory in approximately 30 minutes. Compatible with platforms such as Shopify, NetSuite, QuickBooks, and ServiceNow.
• Support for Multiple RFID Standards: Accommodates various industry standards such as SGTIN, RAIN CIN, DoD, or Rogue. The system includes setup support and training for serializing RFID inventory and transitioning from barcode-based systems.
• Visual Inventory Management: Allows users to attach images to individual items within the inventory list, facilitating clearer identification and audits.
• Custom Tracking Fields: Provides flexibility with customizable fields to track asset-specific information such as Asset ID, SKU/UPC/EAN, descriptions, model number, serial number, geolocation coordinates (automatic), last inspection date, location details, calibration information, size, color, brand, owner data, and other user-defined parameters.
• GPS Functionality: Records GPS coordinates of items during scans—achieving roughly 1-meter accuracy outdoors. Indoor accuracy varies based on environment but generally remains quite reliable unless underground.

Nerd Stats

• Battery Life: Continuous operation on an iPhone SE (2022) lasts about 8 hours; the CSL CS108-2 RFID scanner provides approximately 2 hours of scanning per charge with standby times exceeding 24 hours.
• Scanning Speed: RAIN RFID technology scans around 300 items per second in theory; in practice, users typically scan between 500 and 1,000 items per minute.

Requirements

• OS: iOS 15 or higher on compatible Apple devices
• Devices: While iPods are supported, they are not recommended; the iPhone SE (2022) or any iPhone since iPhone 7 is preferred
• Hardware: CSL CS108-2 RFID/2D Barcode scanner required
• Server: A Pogi Server account with SimplyRFID is necessary
• Tags: Compatible RAIN RFID tags from any vendor can be used