What are retail inventories?
Retail inventory is the process of physically counting and verifying inventory across stores and retail warehouses to ensure stock records are accurate and up to date.
Why is retail inventory important?
It ensures accurate inventory, reduces shrinkage, improves availability, and supports better operational and financial decisions.
What types of retail inventory services does RGIS offer?
RGIS provides outsourced inventory, warehouse counts, hybrid solutions, U Count self-scan, cycle counting, targeted counts, and inventory relocation services.
What is fully outsourced retail inventory?
A complete service where RGIS manages preparation, counting, validation, and reporting using trained auditors and technology.
How are retail inventories carried out?
Preparation, physical counting using scanning technology, real-time validation, and detailed reporting.
What is retail warehouse inventory counting?
Counting stock in distribution centers or backrooms to ensure alignment between warehouse and store inventory.
What is hybrid inventory?
A combination of your team and RGIS expertize with supervisor-led structure.
What is U Count self-scan inventory?
A solution allowing businesses to perform their own counts using RGIS technology.
What is cycle counting?
Ongoing counting of selected items to maintain continuous stock accuracy.
What is a targeted inventory count?
Focused counts on specific products or categories.
What are inventory relocation services?
Support for moving inventory between locations while maintaining accuracy.
What technology is used?
Handheld scanners, tablets, and finger-mounted devices with real-time reporting.
Can inventories be done outside trading hours?
Yes, including overnight and phased approaches.
How accurate is it?
High accuracy through trained auditors and technology.
How does it reduce shrinkage?
Identifies discrepancies and enables corrective action.
How does it improve customer experience?
Ensures better product availability and replenishment.
Can it scale across stores?
Yes, across single or multi-site operations.
How often should it be done?
Annual, periodic, or continuous cycle counting.
Why outsource inventories?
Improves accuracy, reduces workload, and provides expert insights.
What reporting is provided?
Detailed SKU-level data, variance analysis, and insights.
Can it be tailored?
Yes, solutions are customized to business needs.
How do I get started?
Contact RGIS to arrange a tailored retail inventory solution.
