How to Reduce Retail Shrinkage in 2018
One of the biggest snags of retail industry all across the globe is shrinkage. This hidden obstacle causes inventory loss which results in supply chain errors not just in India but on all over the world. Shrinkage is classified into two categories – non-crime losses (errors & mistakes) and crime losses. While shrinkage can be caused by internal administrative errors like pricing mistakes, on a darker side shoplifting, employee theft or any other type of theft can be the cause of such loss of inventory. In 2011, Global Retail Theft Barometer found that India was world’s biggest shoplifter which means India was facing highest shrinkage caused by shoplifting. Retail advisors claim the shrinkage is still one of the biggest contributors causing a reduction in profit despite the efforts. Reasons for Shrinkage For those operating in the retail industry, controlling shrinkage is incredibly important. But to bring retail shrinkage under control, one needs to understand the m...