ACS Group - RFID LITE: An End to End RFID Based Linen Tracking Solution

Boostech was trusted by ACS Group to design and develop RFID LITE, an end to end solution that unites system architecture, user interface design, and data flow engineering into a ready to sell product.

This solution supports ACS Group’s RFID hardware sales strategy while simplifying the tracking of thousands of RFID tags within the laundry/linen ecosystem from Clean, Dirty, In Vendor Cleaning Process, to full history and tag lifecycle monitoring, complete with movement tracking, reports, and customizable dashboards that can be adjusted on the fly.

Overview

• Client: ACS Group
• Product: ACS RFID LITE (End to End Solution)
• Scope: System design, UI/UX, architecture & data flow, RFID tracking implementation, custom reporting & dashboards
• Objective: To create a lightweight yet powerful solution that accelerates RFID hardware adoption and simplifies large scale linen tracking operations.

Challenge

• High Volume & Complex Tag Data
  Managing thousands of RFID tags with different lifecycles requires consistent and traceable data handling.
• End to End Visibility
  Operations demanded full visibility of item movements from warehouse → operation → vendor → back to warehouse, without any blind spots.
• Operator Friendly Interface
  Field operators needed a fast, concise interface with minimal error risk to maintain productivity during busy laundry operations.
• Real Time Customization Needs
  Operations teams required dashboards and reports that could be adjusted instantly without long development cycles.
• Hardware - Software Synergy
  The solution had to maximize ACS’s RFID hardware capabilities while compensating for its limitations through precise software engineering.

Our Solution

• Integrated System Design
  A unified architecture connects tag reading (clean/dirty/in process) with a status engine that maintains data consistency throughout the entire flow.
• Operator First UI/UX
  A simple, fast, and responsive interface designed for mass scanning, instant validation, and anomaly alerts (e.g., duplicate or expired tags).
• TAG Lifecycle Tracking
  Comprehensive tracking of tag lifespan, movement history, and linen status in real time ensuring accurate audits and quality control.
• Monitoring & Traceability
  Detailed movement logs answer the critical question: “Where is this item, and since when?” with just one click.
• On the Fly Dashboard & Reports
  Visual components and report templates that can be customized easily with dynamic filters (location, status, vendor, date range).
• Technical Collaboration with ACS
  Blending ACS’s field expertise in RFID hardware with Boostech’s software best practices to deliver a balanced, high-performance product.
• Reliable Data Architecture
  A robust schema and business rules prevent inconsistencies, ensuring data accuracy even under high transaction volumes.

Result

• Comprehensive Visibility
  Every linen movement from port to port or door to door is recorded clearly, allowing the team to monitor status and location anytime.
• Agile Operations
  Scanning and validation processes became faster and more accurate, minimizing manual entry and improving efficiency.
• Enhanced Quality Control
  Tag lifecycle and usage tracking support timely replacements and prevent asset losses.
• Data Driven Decisions
  Custom dashboards and reports provide real-time insights for supervisors and management to optimize throughput.
• Stronger Hardware Value Proposition
  With a refined yet lightweight software companion, ACS gains a more compelling offering when selling its RFID hardware.
• Scalable & Future Ready
  The system architecture is built for growth, enabling new module integration (e.g., additional vendors or new business rules) without disrupting existing operations