Automated Receiving

Eliminate manual receiving and accelerate dock-to-stock time

Today, inbound goods require labor-intensive verification at receiving docks – manual counting and scanning every case, pallet, or container; paper-based or system reconciliation matching POs to physical deliveries, long lag times between physical arrival and system visibility – often resulting in bottlenecks.

Wiliot provides scan-free, automated confirmation of goods arrival into receiving areas using battery-free IoT Pixels and minimal fixed infrastructure.

The solution application automatically:

  • Detects tagged goods as they enter the receiving area

  • Confirms quantities and matches against expected deliveries (POs, ASNs)

  • Generates digital goods receipt records without manual intervention

  • Provides real-time arrival confirmation at the receiving area.

30-50% reduction in receiving labor - eliminates manual counting and data entry

2–6-hour dock-to-stock time (vs. 24-48 hours manual)

$5M-$25M annual enterprise savings - automated verification reduces human error

$2M-$15M annual enterprise savings from labor, improved throughput, and better inventory availability

Examples of Industry Applications

Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR)

Challenge: Multiple daily deliveries across thousands of locations with limited receiving staff

Outcome: 40-50% labor savings, 3-4 hour dock-to-stock vs. 12-24 hours manual

Grocery & Food Retail

Challenge: High-volume perishable receiving requiring fast turnaround

Outcome: 20-30% improvement in product freshness, reduced markdown/waste

Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

Challenge: Managing inbound receipts for multiple clients with varying requirements

Outcome: $5M+ annual savings from labor reduction and throughput improvement

Healthcare Distribution

Challenge: Regulatory compliance requiring documented chain of custody

Outcome: Automated compliance records, 99%+ receipt accuracy

Implementation

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