Scandit and Hardis Help Cut Shipping Control Time by 85% With AI-Driven Warehouse Upgrade
Dior Cuts Shipping Control Time by 85% With AI-Driven Warehouse Upgrade
Luxury fashion house Dior has overhauled its warehouse operations with a new smart data capture and warehouse management system (WMS) integration, reducing shipping control time by 85% and significantly improving speed, accuracy and usability across its logistics network.
The initiative was developed in partnership with Scandit and Hardis Supply Chain, which embedded Scandit’s AI-powered MatrixScan technology directly into Hardis WMS (formerly Reflex WMS). The integration introduces real-time, augmented-reality workflows that allow warehouse teams to scan multiple barcodes simultaneously on standard handheld devices, accelerating order preparation while improving reliability from warehouse to store.
According to the companies, the system enables operators to capture and verify data instantly, with on-screen AR feedback guiding workers through preparation tasks. Dior is also deploying MatrixScan Find to support item location in both warehouses and stores, allowing associates to visually pinpoint products using AR overlays — a move expected to increase accuracy and reduce time spent searching for inventory.
The solution runs on existing handheld computers and supports additional workflows, including receiving and inventory preparation. Scandit’s scanning technology can read damaged or partially visible barcodes, helping automate tasks that previously required manual checks.
“Dior’s vision demonstrates how smart data capture can revolutionize logistics,” said Samuel Mueller, chief executive officer and co-founder of Scandit. “By combining artificial intelligence and augmented reality, we’re giving frontline teams real-time insights that modernize legacy processes without adding new hardware.”
Florent Boizard, general manager of Hardis Supply Chain, said the project reflects the company’s strategy of integrating emerging technologies to improve both performance and user experience. “The project with Dior shows how technology partnerships can directly support operational excellence for global brands,” he said.
Dior plans to expand the deployment to additional use cases, including inventory counting, and to roll out the solution across all Dior distribution centers operating on Hardis WMS worldwide. The company is also exploring how the platform can accelerate the onboarding of seasonal and temporary workers during peak periods.
The project reflects a broader shift toward AI-assisted, AR-enabled warehouse systems designed to improve productivity while reducing training time and operational friction.
