Case Study
DreamzTech built an RFID-powered EAM platform for Close Brothers Brewery Rentals, connecting reusable-container tracking, rental and sales orders, fill-station validation, mobile logistics, invoicing, payments and customer self-service.
| Dimension | Delivered Scope |
|---|---|
| Industry | Logistics and beverage supply chain |
| Asset model | Reusable beverage containers managed through rental, sale and continuous-cycle workflows |
| Core platform | RFID-powered EAM and logistics automation |
| Order models | Short-term rental, long-term rental, sales and continuous cycle processing |
| RFID operations | Tagging, retagging, fill scan, bulk scan, delivery, collection, return, washing, recovery and stocktake |
| Field interfaces | Customer and operator Android handheld workflows |
| Financial workflows | Scan-based invoicing, deposits, statements, digital payments and accounting mapping |
| Integrations | BREWW, Jotform, Xero and Modulr |
An RFID container tracking system identifies reusable containers at operational checkpoints and converts every validated scan into an asset, order, logistics or financial event. DreamzTech's solution combines RFID readers, sensors, Android handhelds, GPS-supported delivery operations and an Enterprise Asset Management platform so teams can manage each container from procurement and fill through delivery, return, washing, recovery and billing. DreamzTech partnered with Close Brothers Brewery Rentals (CBBR)—a subsidiary of Close Brothers Group plc and one of the largest container rental providers in the UK and Europe—to build this platform. CBBR manages a fleet of more than 3 million reusable beverage containers moving between depots, production sites and customers across the UK and EU, and at that scale a missing scan, an incorrect order assignment or a delayed invoice can quickly become a recurring operational and financial problem. DreamzTech developed an RFID-powered container tracking and logistics automation platform that evolved into a full Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system. RFID readers identify containers at fill, delivery, return and validation checkpoints, while GPS-enabled vehicle operations give logistics teams visibility into delivery runs—two distinct signals that stay clearly separate in the platform's design. The system now supports more than 500 beverage brands and breweries, processing more than 100,000 container transactions every month.
The client, Close Brothers Brewery Rentals struggled with several limitations in their pre-digital workflows:
We delivered an integrated, modular, and automation-rich system—including dedicated RFID asset tracking solutions—to address every facet of CBBR's container operations:
BREWW, Jotform, Xero and Modulr connect through a layer of custom API development that keeps brewery planning, onboarding, accounting and payment data synchronized with the platform:
| Integration | Role in the Workflow |
|---|---|
| BREWW | Synchronizes planned fills, racking, packaging, product and fill details into the customer portal |
| Jotform | Captures delivery requirements and supports automated creation of customer, address, capacity, contract and billing setup data |
| Xero | Maps platform invoices into the accounting workflow for financial reporting |
| Modulr | Supports digital payment processing within the customer and billing journey |
Each container moves through the same seven-stage sequence, from registration to financial reconciliation:
The components below work together at every validation station and on every handheld device:
| Component | What It Does | Business Value |
|---|---|---|
| RFID tag | Provides a unique machine-readable identity for the container | Connects the physical asset with its digital history |
| UHF antenna and reader | Captures multiple compatible tags across a controlled read zone | Supports fast bulk scanning of containers and vehicles |
| LF antenna / barcode reader | Provides secondary or product-level validation where configured | Adds redundancy and context to the validation event |
| PEC or radar sensor | Detects the arrival and clearance of a container or vehicle | Activates and deactivates the read window at the correct time |
| URA4 Android device | Connects station inputs with the operational application | Supports local interaction and workflow execution |
| WIO device | Supplies product and LF tag information from connected channels | Links additional station data to the validation record |
| Light stack | Shows valid, invalid and power states to the operator | Turns backend validation into an immediate floor-level instruction |
| EAM platform | Applies order, asset, customer and billing rules to captured events | Converts reads into operational and financial outcomes |
Reduced manual tracking effort by 80% through RFID and sensor automation.
Achieved 95% billing accuracy via automated invoicing triggered from scan data.
40% improvement in delivery efficiency through GPS and route optimization.
65% increase in customer satisfaction due to the self-service portal and faster fulfillment.
Attained near-zero validation errors using dual antenna scanning and PEC sensor integration.
Decreased processing time by 70% with bulk scanning versus manual individual scans.
This project required more than connecting an RFID reader to a database. DreamzTech combined EAM architecture, fixed and mobile device workflows, sensor orchestration, logistics operations, customer self-service, billing rules, payment processing and third-party integrations in one enterprise platform—the kind of end-to-end capability our broader logistics software development and enterprise software development teams bring to every complex asset-tracking engagement.
An RFID container tracking system combines RFID tags, readers, sensors and software to identify containers and record their movement through operational checkpoints. It gives logistics teams a shared view of container status, location history, rental activity and exceptions.
Each container is assigned a unique RFID identity. Handheld or fixed readers capture the tag during filling, dispatch, delivery, collection, return, washing or stocktake. The software validates the read against the expected order or workflow and records the event in the asset history.
RFID-powered Enterprise Asset Management links automatic tag reads with an asset registry, lifecycle status, location history, maintenance activity, contracts and financial workflows. RFID captures the event; the EAM platform applies business rules and makes the record useful to operations.
DreamzTech built a custom RFID container tracking and logistics automation platform for container procurement, asset management, rental and sales orders, fill and bulk scanning, delivery and collection, automated invoicing, digital payments, customer self-service and connected business systems.
The documented solution supports short-term rental, long-term rental, sales and continuous cycle processing orders. The platform applies the relevant contract, availability, deposit, billing and container-movement rules to each order type.
A sensor detects a vehicle entering a scanning station and activates a UHF RFID reader. The reader captures multiple container tags in one controlled event, the backend validates the scanned population, and the sensor deactivates the reader after the vehicle clears the station.
RFID identifies containers at handheld or fixed checkpoints, while GPS shows the position of a vehicle or connected tracker during transport. In this solution, RFID establishes which containers moved and GPS supports delivery-run visibility and route operations.
Yes. Validated scan and order events can trigger invoice rules, reducing delays between physical movement and billing. In this project, the platform connects scan-based invoicing with Modulr payment processing and maps invoices to Xero for financial reporting.
Customers can place and track orders, monitor container usage, review deposits and invoices, and make payments. This replaces repeated status requests with secure access to current account and asset information.
Customers can select an export agent, specify quantities and review the applicable deposit fee. Export containers and their deposits are then visible within the customer portal, subject to the approved contract and billing rules.
The documented platform integrates with BREWW for planned fills, racking and packaging data; Jotform for delivery onboarding; Xero for invoice mapping and reporting; and Modulr for payment processing. Integration scope should always be confirmed for a new deployment.
Invoices and statements are buffered in a queue when the printing service fails. They remain available for reprinting after service is restored, helping operations recover without rebuilding the documents manually.
The documented deployment uses UHF and LF antennas, barcode readers, photoelectric or radar sensors, indicator light stacks, WIO-connected devices and URA4 Android hardware. Exact equipment should be selected after site, material and read-zone testing.
Yes. A device-management portal shows the current status of fill stations and allows authorized teams to initiate reboot or restart actions when required.
Yes. DreamzTech can design a custom RFID and EAM platform around container types, rental models, depots, validation stations, mobile workflows, billing rules, customer portals and existing business systems. A controlled pilot is normally the best starting point.
DreamzTech delivered an end-to-end SaaS solution with the following key features:
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