ShinWon to Roll Out RFID Tunnel System Across Overseas Subsidiaries

ShinWon has announced plans to expand deployment of its RFID Tunnel System to its international subsidiaries as part of a broader effort to modernize logistics and inventory management. The move follows successful domestic trials that demonstrated faster throughput and improved data capture at key distribution points. By scaling the technology overseas, ShinWon aims to harmonize inventory visibility, reduce manual handling, and accelerate order fulfillment across multiple markets.

The RFID Tunnel System automates tag reading for pallets and cartons as they move through chokepoints in distribution centers. Rather than relying on intermittent barcode scans or manual counts, the tunnel reads multiple RFID tags in seconds, feeding high-frequency inventory data into warehouse management and enterprise resource planning systems. For global operators such as ShinWon, consistent RFID implementation can reduce discrepancies between physical stock and system records, enabling more accurate demand planning and fewer stockouts.

ShinWon’s rollout will be phased, prioritizing high-volume facilities and regions where the company has a dense retail or wholesale presence. The company expects integration work to focus on aligning data standards, network connectivity and systems integration so RFID reads map cleanly into regional inventory ledgers. Local teams will receive training on new handling protocols and exception workflows so staff can respond quickly to mismatches flagged by the system.

Beyond operational gains, the expansion supports ShinWon’s strategic objectives to strengthen supply-chain resilience and improve customer responsiveness. Faster, more reliable inventory data helps shorten lead times and reduces the need for emergency shipments. It may also lower labor intensity at warehouses by automating repetitive scanning tasks.

Industry observers say ShinWon’s international RFID push mirrors a broader trend among apparel and consumer-goods manufacturers investing in track-and-trace technologies to meet omnichannel demands. While capital outlay and integration complexity are nontrivial, proponents argue that standardized RFID networks can deliver cumulative savings and service improvements over time. ShinWon will monitor key performance indicators such as read rates, processing times and inventory variance as it scales the system abroad, adjusting the program based on operational feedback.