The Walmart RFID mandate initially focused on apparel and has now expanded to include home goods, electronics, toys, sporting goods, and other general merchandise. It is expected that more categories may be added over time to meet the evolving needs of Walmart's inventory management.

BarcodeFactory provides end-to-end RFID solutions tailored to meet Walmart's RFID compliance standards. From RFID printers, tags, and labels to readers, software, and complete integration services, we offer everything you need to ensure seamless compliance with Walmart’s RFID requirements.

Yes, printing RFID tags requires specialized RFID printers and encoded RFID labels or inlays.

While RFID and barcodes serve similar purposes, they are distinct technologies. RFID requires specific hardware, such as RFID tags, printers, and readers. BarcodeFactory can assess your current system and provide a tailored solution that integrates RFID technology alongside or in replacement of your barcode system, ensuring seamless implementation.

Complying with Walmart's RFID mandate ensures you can continue doing business with Walmart, avoiding potential delays or penalties. RFID technology improves inventory accuracy, reduces out-of-stocks, enhances supply chain transparency, and provides real-time data visibility.

The timeline for RFID implementation depends on the complexity of your business and the level of integration required. BarcodeFactory offers comprehensive implementation services designed to minimize downtime and disruption to your operations.

Getting started is easy! Contact BarcodeFactory today to speak with one of our RFID experts. We’ll help assess your needs, recommend the right equipment and solutions, and guide you through the process of becoming Walmart RFID-compliant.

Walmart’s RFID specifications require suppliers to use passive UHF Gen 2 RFID tags (ISO/IEC 18000-63 standard) that operate in the 902-928 MHz frequency range. These RFID tags must be applied to individual products within specified categories, and the encoded data should include the Electronic Product Code (EPC) for accurate tracking. The RFID tags must be placed in an unobstructed area on the packaging to ensure proper read performance. BarcodeFactory can assist in selecting the appropriate RFID equipment.

Walmart’s RFID mandate primarily focuses on item-level tagging, meaning suppliers are required to apply RFID tags directly to individual products within the specified categories. However, in some cases, Walmart may also request RFID tags at the case or pallet level to further enhance inventory visibility across the supply chain.