Inventory in a grocery store is a moving target. From produce with short shelf lives to weekly promotions and vendor-managed stock, grocery inventory is among the most dynamic in retail. That is exactly why grocery stores across the country trust Datascan. We offer full-service inventory counting solutions designed specifically for the grocery industry, tailored to the pace, pressure, and complexity of your store operations.
When inventory is wrong, margins shrink. Missed SKUs, outdated counts, and human error can quickly spiral into lost revenue or overstocked shelves. Our solution is clear: accurate, professional inventory services handled by trained teams who understand how grocery stores operate. We provide more than a count, we offer a complete system of preparation, execution, data delivery, and ongoing support.
Whether you manage a single local store or dozens of locations in a regional chain, Datascan equips you with tools that simplify the process and improve performance. From fresh departments to center store, from seasonal reset to fiscal year-end, we handle it all.
Our goal is to take inventory stress off your internal team and replace it with trust, accuracy, and a partner who understands your business. Let us keep the counts clean so your shelves and spreadsheets stay aligned. Full-service means full confidence.
The grocery environment moves quickly. Unlike apparel or general merchandise stores, grocery inventory has an entirely different rhythm with perishables, high-velocity SKUs, backroom stock rotations, and vendor-managed categories. Datascan’s services are designed with these nuances in mind.
Our teams are trained specifically for grocery layouts. They understand how to work efficiently around active shoppers, navigate temperature-controlled areas like dairy and frozen, and avoid disruptions during peak store hours. We coordinate staffing to match store hours and customer flow so that your store remains open, functional, and profitable throughout the entire count.
Datascan uses smart scanning technology to ensure counts are live, synced, and visible in real time. We do not rely on outdated clipboards or after-the-fact data uploads. Our digital platform gives store leadership up-to-the-minute visibility as the count progresses. You can check zones, flag anomalies, and view discrepancies in real time.
We also account for variable department needs. Fresh produce, bakery, deli, and meat departments require speed and sensitivity. Center store, shelf-stable, and backroom items demand precision and efficiency. Our teams adapt their methods accordingly, ensuring every aisle, cooler, and category is captured accurately.
With Datascan’s full-service grocery inventory solution, you are not managing a project, we are. We begin with an onboarding conversation to assess your goals, count schedule, department priorities, and special conditions. From there, we plan every step.
You receive a single point of contact for communication before, during, and after the count. Your dedicated Customer Success Manager will walk you through logistics, address concerns, and ensure your reporting requirements are met.
Our onsite team arrives with everything they need to get started. They operate discreetly, quickly, and with full accountability. Each project is led by a field manager who ensures scan protocols are followed and data is accurate. Supervisors remain in constant contact with Datascan HQ throughout the project.
Once the count is complete, results are available immediately, organized by department, SKU, shelf location, or any custom category you choose. The report is not just a spreadsheet. It is an actionable tool designed to help you make decisions right away.
Need to reconcile against POS data? Need insights to prepare for vendor negotiation or spoilage reduction? Our reporting includes those considerations and more. Every output is clear, accurate, and grocery-specific.
Our technology sets us apart. Each Datascan grocery inventory count is powered by advanced handheld scanners, cloud-based dashboards, and RFID integrations for clients who are transitioning to next-generation tracking.
We do not require your team to upload data or manage device syncing. Every tool we bring is self-contained and preloaded. Our team connects it to your inventory environment and gets to work.
Some of the technology features include:
We also provide mobile monitoring access, so store leadership can check count progress even while away from the store. That flexibility is especially important for multi-location grocery groups.
Technology is only effective when paired with smart strategy. That is why our platform is supported by grocery-specific logic that flags data anomalies and helps prevent loss before it starts. Whether it is spotting a backstock overage or flagging a gap in vendor-supplied inventory, Datascan helps you catch issues that may otherwise go unnoticed.
Datascan supports grocery chains of all sizes. From family-owned stores to national banners, our systems and teams scale to match your needs. We can dispatch small teams for single-site counts or coordinate multi-region rollouts across dozens of stores simultaneously.
Our regional coordinators ensure that teams are distributed based on geography, store size, and local labor availability. That means faster scheduling and smoother execution. And because we maintain a nationwide pool of trained inventory professionals, we are ready to deploy at scale without sacrificing quality.
You do not need to manage five vendors for five stores. You only need one partner who understands grocery and delivers consistency at every location. Datascan becomes your go-to for:
We also support emergency counts when disruptions occur, including delivery issues, unexpected shrink, or vendor-related questions. If you need a fast response, Datascan can be there.
Grocery professionals know what it means to work under pressure. Inventory affects every part of your operation, from pricing accuracy and shrink prevention to vendor accountability and restock strategy. Datascan understands that pressure and steps in as a reliable extension of your store team.
Our teams are known for:
And because many of our clients count with us quarterly or annually, we build long-term partnerships. That includes carrying forward count data, optimizing zone structures year over year, and understanding the nuances of your SKUs and store flow.
Grocery retailers count on us because we remove the guesswork and reduce the burden. Our job is not just to count inventory, our job is to make it easier for you to run your business.
You do not have time to babysit an inventory project or troubleshoot scanning issues. You need a partner who walks in with a plan, executes it with confidence, and leaves you with answers you can use.
Let Datascan handle your next inventory count. Whether you are preparing for a quarterly audit, getting ready for year-end, or simply trying to eliminate chaos from the process, we are ready to step in.
Reach out to schedule your first count. We will bring the people, the tech, and the confidence you need.
You stay focused on customers. We will take care of the count.
Start simplifying your inventory management today! Connect with our expert team for a personalized Datascan consultation, easily place your order for the scanners you need, and begin counting your inventory with our ready-to-use, powerful scanners for real-time data monitoring.
