KPI benchmark - RFID gate & tunnel (CIPAM field feedback)
In an environment where every minute on the dock counts, and where the slightest shipment discrepancy can cost thousands of euros, many logistics players are hesitant: what real benefits does RFID automation bring?
To help us make an objective decision, CIPAM has consolidated the key performance indicators recorded at several customer sites – 3PLs, food shippers and e-commerce platforms – that have deployed our RFID gantries and tunnels.
This benchmark compares :
- Pre-shipment inspection time (up to -98%)
- Residual anomaly rate (0% after deployment)
- Annual savings: manpower reallocated, transport penalties avoided, improved customer satisfaction
- Typical investment and rental options– to make ROI visible in less than 12 months in most cases
Our goal is twofold:
- Offer a quantified benchmark to compare your own KPIs (error rate, cycle time, cost of non-quality)
- Facilitate the projection of potential gains – whether it’s reducing re-shipments, freeing forklift operators from manual scanning, or achieving a 99.9% service rate.
Take this table as a starting point: each warehouse has its own specific flows, equipment and ERP.
We’ll be happy to give you a personalized 15-minute reading to estimate your gains and technical feasibility (WMS, tags, network infrastructure).
Customer use cases
Time-saving operation
Post-deployment error rate
Annual savings recorded¹
Initial investment
ROI²
Up to 98% reduction in processing times (instant reading vs. barcode entry)
100% fault detection
≈ 1 FTE reallocated to higher-value tasks
13,550 €(or €285/month)
< 12 months (labor savings)
RFID gate - zone entry/exit control(air freight operator)
Automated workflow; no need for manual data entry and scanning
99.9% process reliability
Miss-routing penalty gains + operator reallocation
7,000 €(or €150/month)
< 6 months(based on penalties avoided)
RFID palletizing control (agro-industry)
90% time saved (4 min 30 ➜ 30 s/pallet)
100% pallet compliance
10,000/year (3,800 pallets)
20,000 €(or €420/month)
≈ 24 months
Vision control "conformity detection"(bottles & packs)
100% non-conformities stopped
100% pallet compliance
Elimination of penalties
12,500 €(or €255/month)
< 12 months
¹ Savings recognized by customers: operator time, error penalties, productivity.
² ROI = CAPEX / annual earnings (or equivalent rental period).
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30+ years' experience in the field
Over 400 sites equipped in France and Europe
A global approach: audit, equipment, software, integration
Long-term support (maintenance, upgrades, support)
A clear objective: to help you make the most of every solution deployed
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