Behind The Scenes: Walmart’s RFID Reboot

Join Mike Graen for a powerful, behind-the-scenes conversation with some of the key figures behind Walmart’s RFID resurgence.

Featuring an all-star cast—Deanah Baker, Dr. Bill Hardgrave, Bob Hoheisal, and Tyler Austin—this discussion reveals how one of retail’s most ambitious technology rollouts finally gained traction after years of false starts.

Together, they explore how Walmart and its partners:

• Shifted from top-down mandates to cross-functional ownership
• Turned RFID into a practical tool for merchants, operators, and associates
• Dramatically improved inventory accuracy and replenishment
• Elevated the customer experience by closing visibility gaps at the shelf
• Built strategic partnerships to scale the solution across categories
• Created the cultural momentum needed to sustain long-term adoption

Whether you’re in retail, supply chain, or technology, this conversation offers valuable lessons on how to turn complex innovation into real-world execution—at scale.

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