{"id":4018,"date":"2022-03-25T19:49:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T19:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/?page_id=4018"},"modified":"2025-03-17T21:02:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T21:02:38","slug":"walmart-rfid-mandate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/walmart-rfid-mandate\/","title":{"rendered":"Walmart RFID Mandate"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n#walmartfaq {    -moz-column-count: 2;    -webkit-column-count: 2;    column-count: 2;    -moz-column-gap: 5px;    -webkit-column-gap: 5px;    column-gap: 5px;}<br \/>\n#walmartfaq section {    border: 1px solid #CCC;    display: inline-block;    width: 100%;}<br \/>\n.page-hero h1 {padding-top:40px; font-size: 48px !important;}<br \/>\n.section.page-hero.bg-video .overlay {opacity: .8;}<br \/>\n@media only screen and (max-width: 768px) {#walmartfaq {  flex: 1;  columns: 1;} }<br \/>\n@media only screen and (min-width: 980px) {.section.page-hero .section__row .row__column p { font-size:20px; max-width:90%;    }}<br \/>\n@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) {.section.page-hero.bg-video .section__row .row__column p {  font-size: 20px;  line-height: 30px;}}<br \/>\n.robotgrid span {<br \/>\n    font-size: 1.3em;<br \/>\n    line-height: 28px;<br \/>\n    display: inline-block;<br \/>\n}<\/p>\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"section pt-40 pb-40 bg-gray \">\n<div class=\"section__row\">\n<div class=\"row__column column\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 38px; line-height: 45px; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Walmart RFID Mandate FAQs<\/h2>\n<amp-accordion class=\"walmartfaqitem toggled-faqs\" id='walmartfaq' animated disable-session-states>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                What is RFID?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">RFID tags are a form of tracking device that use radio frequency to locate, identify, track, and interact with objects and people. RFID tags are essentially smart labels that can contain a variety of data, ranging from serial numbers to a brief explanation to entire pages of data. Certain RFID tags have cryptographic security capabilities that provide an additional layer of verification and authentication. RFID tags are often classified into three categories based on their radio frequency: low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF), and ultra-high frequency (UHF) (UHF).<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                How does RFID work?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">The three parts to an RFID system are a scanning antenna, a transceiver, and a transponder. When the antenna and transceiver work together, they are called an RFID reader or interrogator. They come in two types: fixed and moving. The RFID reader is a network-connected device that can be taken with you or permanently attached to a surface. It uses radio waves to send signals that make the tag work. As soon as the tag is turned on, it sends a wave back to the antenna, where it is turned into data.\n\nThe transponder is inside of the RFID tag itself, so it can be read. Based on the type of tag, type of reader, frequency of RFID and interference from other RFID tags and readers, the read range for RFID tags can be very different. Tags with more power also have a longer read range.<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                What channels are requiring RFID tags and labels                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">All Walmart US stores including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico. The mandate also cover all .Com Merchandise.<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                What is the Timeline to be RFID Compliant?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">All products in the designated categories will be required to have RFID labels by September 2, 2022. Prior to deadline, at least one sample must be submitted and validated by Walmart.<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                Why is Walmart Mandating RFID?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">Omni success is critical to the Walmart strategy. Walmart initially tested RFID mandates in the Apparel category, and realized improvements in supply chain optimization and >95% inventory accuracy. The advancements of RFID technology has now made it easier to expand to additional product categories<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                What categories will Walmart require to have RFID tags?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">Walmart recently completed RFID mandates for Apparel (Phase 1) and Car Tires (Phase 2)\r\n\r\nPhase 3 will include the following departments:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li> Home departments \u2013 D14, 17, 20, 22, 71, 74<\/li>\r\n \t<li> Entertainment departments \u2013 D7, 72, 87<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                Will additional categories be added to the Walmart mandate                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">We expect additional categories to be added in the next phase, which we expect to launch in 2023<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                Do suppliers need to apply RFID tags to items, boxes, or pallet level?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">All products at the item level need RFID integrated into the packaging or adhesively applied to the front or back of the of the existing packaging<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                What type of RFID is required?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">Compliant to GS1 and RFID lab ARC standards<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                What is the process to get samples validated?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">All samples are validated by Auburn University Arc laboratory. Barcodes can help streamline the process to get your products and labels validated.  Sample submissions require completion of online form with more information about your organization, product, and the specs utilized.\n<a href=\"https:\/\/rfidlab.org\/WalmartHome\/\"> Auburn University Walmart RFID Form<\/a><\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                What date do I have to submit RFID Samples?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">June 3 2022 is the deadline for Auburn University to receive RFID samples.\r\n\r\nSend at least five RFID label samples to the Auburn University address shown below by June 3. Ensure that your samples are not accompanied by your product.\r\n\r\nAuburn University requests that you complete an online form with more information about your organization, product, and the specs utilized.\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/rfidlab.org\/WalmartHome\/\"> Auburn University Walmart RFID Form<\/a><\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                What do I need to do encode the RFID tags?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">Encoding is the process in which you add your data to the RFID tag. Barcodes offers a variety of  RFID printers, software and supplies to meet the Walmart RFID mandate requirements.<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                Do you offer Print Bureau services?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">Barcodes offers print and apply labels and tags that satisfy the Walmart RFID mandate. We print, you apply.<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                What information is needed to properly encode a tag?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">RFID tags will require a UPC code + Unique Serial number to generate a EPC RFID label that meet the Walmart requirements.<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                Walmart RFID Specifications                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">Walmart requires its suppliers to use a Gen 2 UF RFID tag with a frequency of 902-928 megahertz to tag their items. The dimensions required for tags vary according to the products you sell. For further information, check Auburn University's lists: \n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rfid.auburn.edu\/arc\/walmarthomegoodsspec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Home goods specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rfid.auburn.edu\/arc\/walmartelectronicsspec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Electronics specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rfid.auburn.edu\/arc\/walmarttoysspec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toy specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rfid.auburn.edu\/arc\/walmartsportinggoodsspec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sporting goods specifications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                Do the RFID tags need to be integrated into the packaging?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">For the initial Phase, generic labels and tags can be applied to the items to meet the requirement.  Starting February 1, 2023, products sold in stores will be required to move from generic RFID tags to Branded RFID tags<\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                How do I encode an RFID tag with my information?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">Encoding is the process in which you add your data to the RFID tag. There are two main ways to encode your data to an RFID label\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Encode with a printer<\/li>\r\n<li>Encode with a mobile reader<\/li>\r\n<\/ol><\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                When does the Walmart RFID mandate take effect?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">The mandate takes effect <strong>September 2, 2022<\/strong> however there are key dates you need to hit below._x000D_\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"138\"><strong>February 4<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"732\">Inlay Supplier Summit Meeting<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"138\"><strong>February 8<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"732\">RFID Playbook and Tag Placement guide for Home is released and available on Retail Link<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"138\"><strong>February 21<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"732\">DMMs contact suppliers to discuss supplier specific commitment<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"138\"><strong>March 7-21<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"732\">Supplier engagement to understand their plans to tag product<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"138\"><strong>March 1 to<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>June 3<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"732\">At least one sample must be Submitted\/Validated at Auburn University. As new products are developed, continue to submit\/validate samples.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"138\"><strong>August 17<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"732\">Must Arrive by Date (MABD) for all RFID tagged merchandise<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"138\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>September 2<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"732\">All product arriving at stores must be tagged. Tagged product can arrive sooner based on buyer\/ supplier discussions to meet set dates and \/ or ensure product is cycled through.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td width=\"138\"><strong>Q3<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td width=\"732\">New RFID store processes estimated to begin<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table><\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                Which departments require UHF RFID technology?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\"><ul>\n<li> Home departments \u2013 D14, 17, 20, 22, 71, 74<\/li>\n<li> Entertainment departments \u2013 D7, 72, 87<\/li>\n<li> Hardlines departments \u2013 D9, 10 tires, and batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n            <section>\r\n            <h4 class=\"question\">\r\n                What problems does RFID solve for Walmart and the Suppliers?                <span class=\"icon\"><\/span>\r\n            <\/h4>\r\n           <div class=\"answer\">RFID increases customer satisfaction and efficiency by improving on hand accuracy and reducing nil pickups. Benefits include: \n<ul>\n<li>Significant reduction in nil picks <\/li>\n<li>More items are eligible for Walmart Pickup<\/li>\n<li>Faster fulfillment for pickups <\/li>\n<li>Greater online availability  <\/li>\n<li>Improved in store experience<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\r\n          <\/section>\r\n    <\/amp-accordion>\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is RFID?\",\"answerCount\":1,\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"RFID tags are a form of tracking device that use radio frequency to locate, identify, track, and interact with objects and people. RFID tags are essentially smart labels that can contain a variety of data, ranging from serial numbers to a brief explanation to entire pages of data. Certain RFID tags have cryptographic security capabilities that provide an additional layer of verification and authentication. 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Benefits include: \\n<ul>\\n<li>Significant reduction in nil picks <\\\/li>\\n<li>More items are eligible for Walmart Pickup<\\\/li>\\n<li>Faster fulfillment for pickups <\\\/li>\\n<li>Greater online availability  <\\\/li>\\n<li>Improved in store experience<\\\/li>\\n<\\\/ul>\"}}]}<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section \">\n<div class=\"section__row mw-1130\">\n<div class=\"row__column pt-5 pb-0\">\n<h3>Scalable &amp; Compliant RFID Systems, Installed in Days<\/h3>\n<p>No long waits. Easy integration with WMS &amp; WES. Our onsite installation specialists will have you Walmart-compliant in no time.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button-link orange \" href=\"#contactrfid\">Speak to a Walmart RFID expert<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row__column pt-0\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RgGwJfM4Z6o\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div id=\"contactrfid\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section pt-40 pb-40 footer-border bg-gray\">\n<div class=\"section__row\">\n<div class=\"row__column hide-mobile column-50\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/barcodesinc.svg\" alt=\"Walmart\" width=\"383\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"row__column align-left column-50\">\n<h3 class=\"sz-44 mab-5 bold\">Get in touch with RFID Specialist<\/h3>\n<p>Learn more about the Walmart RFID mandate and how we can improve productivity in your facility. 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