Petrochemical Rain RFID
Solution Architecture
Supply-Chain Inventory Management
Designed and deployed an end-to-end Rain RFID solution that transforms warehouse and supply chain operations by automating receiving, storage, issuing, and distribution processes, enabling real-time visibility, reducing discrepancies, optimizing inventory accuracy, and significantly cutting operational costs across the petrochemical sector.
Project Introduction
The Vision Behind the Innovation
The idea for this project began when Abdullah Bayounis, former Co-Founder of SABIC, saw the practical benefits of Rain RFID technology during an EON demonstration. He identified an opportunity to lower the cost of Rain RFID tag production by establishing a manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.
Beyond cost savings, his aim was to improve petrochemical operations through RFID solutions that could provide greater accuracy and visibility across production materials, building supplies, and broader supply chain activities.
The initiative took shape by combining Abdullah's vision with Emaad Felimban's 20 years of warehouse and inventory management experience at Petro Rabigh, Autonera'sexpertise in RFID hardware, and Derwaza's capabilities in SAAS software development. Together, these strengths formed a solid foundation for creating an RFID solution designed to meet the specific needs of petrochemical operations.
Strategic Alliance Partners
Derwaza
SAAS software development company specializing in warehouse management systems and real-time analytics platforms for enterprise operations.
Autonera
Rain RFID hardware technology provider with expertise in industrial-grade solutions for complex operational environments.
Abdullah Bayounis
Ex Co-Founder of SABIC
Industry executive with extensive petrochemical experience, leading the initiative to establish local RFID manufacturing capabilities in Saudi Arabia.
Emaad Felimban
Ex Head of Warehouse & Inventory Management - Petro Rabigh
20+ years of inventory management experience in petrochemical operations, providing operational insights and process optimization expertise.
Architecture Overview
A comprehensive 5-phase warehouse management architecture integrating Rain RFID technology across receiving, storage, issuing, distribution, and physical inventory operations for petrochemical facilities.
5-Phase System Design
Structured warehouse operations across receiving, storage, issuing, distribution, and physical inventory phases with automated RFID integration at each stage.
RFID Tag Integration
Automated RFID tagging during order verification with real-time tracking through purchase orders, bin locations, and discrepancy management across petrochemical operations.
Inventory Optimization
Advanced features including overdue case reporting, travel distance optimization, task prioritization, and automated alerts for expired items and stock-outs.
Phase Deep Dive
Explore each phase of the RFID solution in detail with comprehensive process breakdowns and implementation benefits.
Receiving Phase
Foundation of warehouse operations
Order Verification
Manually check orders within the system to verify existence and scheduled timing. Upon verification, RFID tags are printed and placed on purchase order documents for automated tracking.
Initial Receiving Process
Conduct minor inspection to ensure correct quantity of units and external condition. Each item (box) gets tagged with RFID, with failed items moved to discrepancy zone.
Inspection Process
Comprehensive inspection to ensure orders meet requested specifications. Thorough quality checks on contents, quality, and condition alignment with predetermined specifications.
Final Receiving Process
Orders successfully meeting all specifications are moved to dedicated zones awaiting storage. This marks the completion of the receiving phase with full RFID integration.
Discrepancy Process
Handle OSDR discrepancies including overage, shortage, damaged, and rejected items. RFID provides tracking for each case and controls overdues to prevent loss and ensure refunds.
Key Features
Advanced capabilities designed specifically for petrochemical operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
Automated Order Verification
Automated RFID tagging during order verification with purchase order validation, ensuring accurate tracking from initial receiving through final distribution.
Real-time Location Tracking
SKU cross-referencing with designated bin location tracking, providing real-time visibility of inventory placement and automated location confirmation.
Optimized Distribution Operations
System-guided picking and loading processes with automated quantity verification and correct vehicle identification for efficient distribution operations.
Physical Inventory Automation
Automated detection of non-existent items, expired products, quantity discrepancies, and misallocated inventory with comprehensive cycle count management.
Discrepancy Management
Comprehensive tracking of overdue cases with real-time alerts for damaged, rejected, shortage, and overage situations to prevent losses and expiration.
Inventory Optimization Analytics
Advanced analytics including travel distance optimization, task prioritization, picking optimization, and predictive alerts for forgotten and stock-out items.
Targeting Saudi Arabia'sPetrochemical Supply Chain
The goal of our Rain RFID solution is to deliver a hyper-efficient warehouse inventory management systemspecifically designed to serve large petrochemical warehouses across Saudi Arabia. By targeting automation of critical processes and providing real-time visibility, this solution aims to help the Kingdom's largest supply-chain companies dramatically reduce operational overheads while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
This comprehensive solution is designed to address the unique challenges of petrochemical operations, from hazardous material handling to complex regulatory requirements, with the vision of positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in supply chain innovation and operational excellence.
Target Market: Saudi Arabia's Leading Petrochemical Giants
