Checkpoint Systems Shows How RAIN UHF RFID Supports Sustainable Supply Chains
Checkpoint Systems will join RAIN in Action 2026 in Madrid as a Gold Sponsor. The long-standing Think WIoT partner will focus on how RAIN UHF RFID can provide item-level data for more transparent supply chains, circular logistics, food traceability and Digital Product Passports.
RAIN UHF RFID as a Foundation for Product-Level Data
RAIN in Action brings together retailers, brands, manufacturers, technology providers and RFID specialists to discuss the next stage of RAIN UHF RFID adoption.
Checkpoint Systems will focus on the data associated with individual products and assets: where they are, how they move and how this information can improve operational decisions across the value chain.
Key topics in Madrid include item-level visibility to reduce excess inventory and waste, preparation for Digital Product Passports, tracking reusable transport items, food traceability and stock rotation, as well as combining RAIN UHF RFID and NFC for connected product applications.
From Inventory Accuracy to Sustainable Product Intelligence
RFID has already established itself as a technology for inventory accuracy in retail. Checkpoint Systems is now highlighting how unique digital identities can also help products and assets remain visible across more stages of their lifecycle.
This includes reusable assets such as pallets, crates and returnable containers. Reliable item-level data can support reuse, reduce avoidable waste and provide a data foundation for emerging requirements such as the Digital Product Passport.
The broader challenge for the RFID ecosystem is to move from isolated applications toward scalable infrastructures in which product-level data can support logistics, operational processes and compliance requirements.
Connecting RAIN UHF RFID and NFC
Another focus will be the interaction between RAIN UHF RFID and NFC. RAIN UHF RFID can support automated identification and item-level data capture across inventory and logistics processes, while NFC can provide an additional interface for product interaction.
Checkpoint Systems will also address food traceability and stock rotation, where better product-level visibility can help improve inventory handling and reduce waste.
Working Together Across the RFID Ecosystem
“We see RAIN RFID moving far beyond inventory counting. It gives products and assets the intelligence needed to reduce waste, improve traceability and support more circular chains,” said Inge Fleuren, Global Product Manager RFID Consumables at Checkpoint Systems.
Checkpoint Systems, a division of CCL Industries, combines cloud-based SaaS, connected hardware, RFID labels and tags for inventory control, traceability, loss prevention and supply-chain applications. Its solutions are used across sectors including apparel and footwear, food and beverage, general merchandise, health and beauty, and logistics.
Meet Checkpoint Systems in Madrid
Checkpoint Systems will welcome retailers, brands, manufacturers, logistics providers, food-industry professionals and technology partners at stand 10 during RAIN in Action 2026 in Madrid to discuss the next generation of RFID-based visibility, traceability and product-level data.