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Experience & client perspective

RFID strategy grounded in real retail execution.

From boardroom decisions to store-floor adoption, RFID Sherpas helps retailers turn RFID into a scalable business capability — with independent guidance, practical operating expertise, and a focus on measurable value.

Explore recent work
Retail executives in a strategy workshop reviewing transformation priorities
30+Years of retail RFID experience
20,000+Retail locations supported globally
100+RFID RFPs run or supported
2007Independent advisory firm founded

Selected recent work

The work sits where strategy and execution meet.

These examples illustrate the breadth of our recent retail engagements. Client identities remain confidential where appropriate.

Retail team preparing store operations for an RFID rollout
Global rollout + operations800 stores

RFID rollout and operating-process redesign

Guided and actively assisted with rollout across a client's fleet of 800 stores, including process re-engineering across store and distribution-center operations.

Retail executives building an RFID investment case
Strategy + program design$40B retailer

From business case to rollout

Built the RFID business case, conducted a build-vs-buy analysis, designed the pilot, supported vendor selection, and assisted with rollout.

Retail and distribution leaders reviewing redesigned operating processes
Store + DC operations$10B retailer

Operational optimization for scale

Optimized store and distribution-center operations and processes to enable a more aggressive RFID rollout and stronger value capture.

Procurement and retail leaders evaluating RFID vendors
RFP + procurement$2M saved

Stronger commercial outcomes

Provided RFID RFP and procurement support that helped a client save $2M on the purchase of software, tags, and devices.

Retail technology team evaluating data, architecture and future capabilities
Serialization + DPP$6B retailer

Future-ready product identity strategy

Developed a serialization and Digital Product Passport strategy for a large retailer preparing for the next generation of product data and traceability.

What clients are saying

Trusted by retail leaders when the decisions are consequential.

“RFID Sherpas brought structure and rigor to a complex vendor selection, resulting in significant cost savings and a clear executive decision.”

Andrew TashiroVP Omni-Channel · Carter's

“RFID SHERPAS saved us a lot of money on RFID Hardware & Software. Their expertise helped us get much better pricing than we had been able to negotiate on our own.”

VP of ProcurementUnder Armour

“RFID SHERPAS facilitated one of the best executive workshops we have had in a long time. The output of this session was critical to the success of our inventory efficiency program.”

Nada AriedSVP · Victoria's Secret

“RFID SHERPAS was a fantastic partner and worked with our team on several Pilot programs and implementations. If you need assistance with RFID, or any other change management challenge, I strongly recommend that you discuss your situation with RFID SHERPAS. You will be very happy with the results.”

Ed StagmanSVP Store Ops · Saks Fifth Avenue

“The RFID Sherpas were the unlock for us to leverage RFID at Ralph Lauren. They were pivotal in helping us unlock the benefits of RFID. From pilot to vendor selection to roll-out, I cannot recommend them enough to anybody considering RFID for a business of any size or complexity.”

Dave HornerSenior Vice President, Global Retail IT & Shared Services · Ralph Lauren

Where we create value

End-to-end perspective without a vendor agenda.

RFID strategy + roadmapsBusiness cases + ROIVendor selection + RFPsPilot + rolloutStore + DC process designChange + adoptionOmnichannel enablementAnalytics + AI readiness

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Tell us where your RFID program is today.

Whether you are building the case, selecting partners, scaling deployment, or looking for the next wave of value, we can help define what comes next.

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