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Checkpoint Security Systems Are Key To Your Inventory Control: Part 1
Loss Prevention professionals like to throw around the term inventory control whenever we are discussing merchandise shrinkage and how to prevent it. While the idea of inventory control is valid, there are many facets about it that must be considered when we are making reference to it. Often, I believe we in Loss Prevention start to discuss tactics to control inventory and we can lose sight of the object of those tactics. Here is what I mean; inventory control is the ability to accurately know what is coming into your building, knowing where it is in your building, knowing all that transpires with that merchandise (ie; markdowns, buy backs, vendor credits, etc.) and knowing how it leaves the building (via point of sale, vendor returns, chargebacks, etc.). When you have all that knowledge you have control over inventory. Implementing strategies to control inventory includes such things as Direct to Store Delivery processing, receipt of vendor credits, building alarm controls, key controls, stockroom access controls and so on. Each process can make a significant impact on shortage come inventory time. What I would like to discuss are several strategies a retailer can use to exert more control over their inventory. The first strategy I want to strongly encourage is to invest in a Checkpoint Security System.
By purchasing a Checkpoint Security System you are taking measures to stop shoplifting and you can also deter internal theft and vendor theft as well. Checkpoint systems include electronic article surveillance (EAS) antennas in a variety of models, Checkpoint tags and Checkpoint labels, deactivation pads and detachment tools for checkout stands. When used together, Checkpoint Tags and Checkpoint Labels are placed on merchandise to stop shoplifting and when shoplifting is attempted, these devices cause the EAS antennas to sound their alarms and alert employees that merchandise is being removed from the store. Deactivation pads basically “turn off” Checkpoint labels after an item is purchased so the EAS antennas don’t alarm. Removal tools allow cashiers to take the hard Checkpoint tags off of items as they are purchased.
Store goods can be protected with soft Checkpoint Labels that can be applied to a variety of different products, from meat soaker pads to blister packed merchandise and even cosmetics. Hard Checkpoint Tags provide protective solutions for almost any other product carried, including but not limited to clothing, softlines accessories, peg hole protection, the list goes on. My point is, once merchandise is protected it is hard for anyone to sneak products out of a store. Not only do Checkpoint tags stop shoplifting but the employee who wants to steal has a difficult time getting past security measures. I have apprehended dishonest employees who had stolen merchandise that was protected but had to go to significant lengths to try to bypass our Checkpoint Security System. There are also vendors that will try to steal, taking merchandise out in purses, bags, between empty cartons and Checkpoint Systems detect them too making no distinctions between shoplifters, employees or vendors.
Where does inventory control begin with tagging? It begins as soon as merchandise is received. Arrangements can be made through Checkpoint for vendor source tagging of some items and other merchandise a store will be responsible for tagging. Tagging products immediately eliminates most opportunities for any type of theft and store owners/managers have exerted control over how that product will leave their building.
Inventory Control is a simple concept, controlling where your merchandise is or where it is going. Checkpoint Systems can help ensure your merchandise stays in the store until it goes out through a point of sale and drive up profits.
Need information on Checkpoint Security Systems? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.
Loss Prevention professionals like to throw around the term inventory control whenever we are discussing merchandise shrinkage and how to prevent it. While the idea of inventory control is valid, there are many facets about it that must be considered when we are making reference to it. Often, I believe we in Loss Prevention start to discuss tactics to control inventory and we can lose sight of the object of those tactics. Here is what I mean; inventory control is the ability to accurately know what is coming into your building, knowing where it is in your building, knowing all that transpires with that merchandise (ie; markdowns, buy backs, vendor credits, etc.) and knowing how it leaves the building (via point of sale, vendor returns, chargebacks, etc.). When you have all that knowledge you have control over inventory. Implementing strategies to control inventory includes such things as Direct to Store Delivery processing, receipt of vendor credits, building alarm controls, key controls, stockroom access controls and so on. Each process can make a significant impact on shortage come inventory time. What I would like to discuss are several strategies a retailer can use to exert more control over their inventory. The first strategy I want to strongly encourage is to invest in a Checkpoint Security System.
By purchasing a Checkpoint Security System you are taking measures to stop shoplifting and you can also deter internal theft and vendor theft as well. Checkpoint systems include electronic article surveillance (EAS) antennas in a variety of models, Checkpoint tags and Checkpoint labels, deactivation pads and detachment tools for checkout stands. When used together, Checkpoint Tags and Checkpoint Labels are placed on merchandise to stop shoplifting and when shoplifting is attempted, these devices cause the EAS antennas to sound their alarms and alert employees that merchandise is being removed from the store. Deactivation pads basically “turn off” Checkpoint labels after an item is purchased so the EAS antennas don’t alarm. Removal tools allow cashiers to take the hard Checkpoint tags off of items as they are purchased.
Store goods can be protected with soft Checkpoint Labels that can be applied to a variety of different products, from meat soaker pads to blister packed merchandise and even cosmetics. Hard Checkpoint Tags provide protective solutions for almost any other product carried, including but not limited to clothing, softlines accessories, peg hole protection, the list goes on. My point is, once merchandise is protected it is hard for anyone to sneak products out of a store. Not only do Checkpoint tags stop shoplifting but the employee who wants to steal has a difficult time getting past security measures. I have apprehended dishonest employees who had stolen merchandise that was protected but had to go to significant lengths to try to bypass our Checkpoint Security System. There are also vendors that will try to steal, taking merchandise out in purses, bags, between empty cartons and Checkpoint Systems detect them too making no distinctions between shoplifters, employees or vendors.
Where does inventory control begin with tagging? It begins as soon as merchandise is received. Tagging products immediately eliminates most opportunities for any type of theft and store owners/managers have exerted control over how that product will leave their building.
Inventory Control is a simple concept, controlling where your merchandise is or where it is going. Checkpoint Systems can help ensure your merchandise stays in the store until it goes out through a point of sale and drive up profits.
Need information on Checkpoint Security Systems? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.
