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Can a Third-Party Inventory Service Help with Warehouse Inventory Inaccuracies?

The Frustration of Inventory Inaccuracies If you manage a warehouse, you know how frustrating inventory inaccuracies can be. You check your system, expecting a certain quantity of an item, only to find the actual stock does not match. Orders are delayed, shipments are incomplete, and employees waste valuable time searching for missing products. These inaccuracies […]

Why Accurate Inventory Counts Are Essential for Convenience Stores

The Cost of Inaccurate Inventory Maintaining accurate inventory counts for convenience store operations pose significant challenges, often leading to lost revenue, increased shrink, and poor stock availability. With high SKU variation, lean staffing, and fast-moving inventory, staying on top of stock levels can feel overwhelming. Many operators still rely on manual counts or outdated self-scan […]

Discussion with Professor Adrian Beck: Why RFID Is Not a Plug-and-Forget Technology

The Reality of RFID: More Than Just a Tech Upgrade Retailers and businesses are increasingly turning to Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to improve inventory tracking, reduce shrinkage, and enhance the customer experience. However, during our recent conversation with Professor Adrian Beck, Emeritus Professor at the University of Leicester, emphasizes, "it's not a plug-and-forget technology—it's a […]

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