Deploying Datascan

Want to learn more about deploying Datascan for your next inventory count?

Put Your Inventory Process In Action

Experience greater accuracy, more control and less investment of time and money when you implement Datascan. The customized and easy-to-use technology aids your sales associates through the inventory count process from start to finish. Retailers who deploy Datascan also have the audit function and real-time reporting available to them right at their fingertips during a physical inventory count. Our typical retailer engagement is made up of three distinct phases:

Pre-Inventory Planning

Datascan assigns account managers to each client to plan inventories up to a year in advance.
Account managers work with clients to determine inventory best practices and identify necessary changes to gain maximum efficiency and count accuracy.
Retailers’ corporate staff interacts with Datascan to plan scheduling of counts, process changes and scanner requirements.
Software configuration, reporting requirements and change requests are discussed, tested and implemented accordingly.
Training materials are provided by, reviewed and updated as necessary by Datascan.

Inventory Execution

Datascan prepares individual store shipments of scanners and equipment, fixture tags and training materials in advance of the count date.
The Support Desk contacts each store to assist with equipment set-up, testing and answer any initial questions prior to a count.
Store fixture maps are prepared and fixture tags are laid throughout the store by the staff.
A quick 20-minute Training Session is scheduled for the count team, scanners are allocated to the store staff and the count begins.
Real-time reporting is available to all stores during a count and can be monitored by store managers, store associates and corporate staff.
Real-time variance reporting is available and drives re-counts as a cautionary tool for the stores.
Store managers are able to close the count utilizing pre-defined procedures and controls.
Comprehensive reporting of variances, audits and count results are available immediately after close to those present at the count and others located remotely.
Datascan’s 24/7 Client Support Center is available to resolve any issues and provide troubleshooting assistance throughout the entire process.
Stores pack and return equipment to Datascan using the same shipping containers and Datascan’s pre-printed shipping labels.

Post-Inventory Review

Provide productivity and accuracy analysis by store and sales associate.
Identify inventory trends at the store, department and SKU level.
Assess effectiveness of inventory procedures, audit policies and store-wide planning.
Review incoming calls to the Datascan Client Support Center with clients to identify trends and potential areas for process improvement.