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There’s been a lot of talk recently about retailers reporting lower-than-expected earnings due to inventory shrinkage. According to the Corporate Finance Institute , “Inventory shrinkage occurs when the number of products in stock are fewer than those recorded on the inventory list. days, and one doubled its sales in one year.
5G can also connect mobile point-of-sale (POS) terminals , self-service kiosks, scan-and-go checkouts and other forms of frictionless shopping with ease. 5G can reduce wasted time and prevent inventory shrinkage, providing retailers with cost savings. 5G provides an alternate method to keep the store connected at all times.
Shrinkage means the retailer has less physical inventory than their system reflects. There are other downstream implications to inaccurate inventory, like out-of-stocks, or “outs,” which can prevent retailers from fulfilling online orders or meeting in-store customer demand. Addressing Areas of Shrink at the Point-of-Sale (POS).
A robust Point of Sale (POS) system is at the heart of this transformation, serving as the backbone of modern retail operations. What is a Retail Point of Sale? Reduces shrinkage by monitoring stock movements and flagging discrepancies. Synchronizes inventory and sales data across all channels.
Inaccurate Inventory Counts : Manual inventory tracking methods are prone to errors, leading to discrepancies in stock levels and inventory shrinkage. Without real-time visibility into inventory data, retailers risk stockouts, overstock situations, and lost sales opportunities.
It’s best to use a point-of-sale or inventory system that automatically modifies inventory levels as you ring up sales, so you won’t have to worry about manually updating your database. For more information on how to reduce shrinkage, see our previous post on beefing up security and preventing loss in your store.
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