In retail, discrepancies between physical stock and system records are more than just operational nuisancesโthey’re fiancial vulnerabilities. Physical theft, misplaced inventory, and unrecorded movements can all lead to significant variances. For inventory control heads and loss prevention managers, reconciling these variances is critical to ensuring operational efficiency and profitability.
๐๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐, we specialize in comprehensive inventory audits, with ๐๐ (๐๐น๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐) ๐๐. ๐ฆ๐ (๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐) ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ as one of our cornerstone methodologies. This precise and systematic approach bridges the gap between physical stock and system data, providing actionable insights to mitigate losses and streamline operations.
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ๐?
๐๐ (๐๐น๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐): Refers to the total inventory count across all storage and operational areas, often conducted manually or through broad tallying methods.
๐ฆ๐ (๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐๐): Relies on barcode scanning and automated tools to validate the physical inventory, offering a more granular view of stock status.
The comparison between GC and SC reveals variances, enabling loss prevention teams to:
โช๏ธ Identify theft, spoilage, or misplaced items.
โช๏ธ Reconcile discrepancies in real-time.
โช๏ธ Ensure data integrity for operational decisions.
๐๐๐๐’๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต: We combine manual expertise with cutting-edge technology to ensure accurate counts, leveraging both GC and SC to uncover discrepancies and their root causes.
๐ช๐ต๐ ๐๐ ๐๐. ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ
โ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ
Theft, damage, and mismanagement contribute to inventory shrinkage, a persistent challenge in retail. GC vs. SC checks highlight these variances, enabling proactive mitigation.
๐๐ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ: A multi-location retailer partnered with KGAC to uncover recurring stock variances in high-value electronics. GC vs. SC analysis pinpointed discrepancies caused by unrecorded stock transfers, saving the client over โน15 lakhs in potential losses.
โ ๐๐ป๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ฐ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐
Accurate inventory data is essential for reliable forecasting, procurement, and sales strategies. Variance analysis between GC and SC ensures:
โช๏ธ System records reflect the actual stock.
โช๏ธ Decision-making is based on verified data.
๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐: KGAC’s audits reduced inventory record discrepancies for a leading FMCG brand by 30%, improving operational accuracy across their supply chain.
โ ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐
GC vs. SC checks streamline the reconciliation process by:
โช๏ธ Highlighting mismatches for immediate investigation.
โช๏ธProviding a clear framework for resolving discrepancies.
At KGAC, we go beyond identification. Our auditors collaborate with inventory teams to ensure resolutions are actionable and sustainable.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฑ๐ผ๐น๐ผ๐ด๐: ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ
โ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ-๐๐๐ฑ๐ถ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
โช๏ธConduct stock freezing to prevent data inconsistencies during audits.
โช๏ธ Plan location-based inventory checks to ensure complete coverage.
โ ๐๐ ๐๐. ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:
โช๏ธ Manual counts (GC) conducted by experienced auditors for a comprehensive assessment.
โช๏ธSC validation using advanced barcode scanners and tracking systems.
โ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด:
Detailed variance reports highlight gaps between GC and SC, categorizing discrepancies by root cause (e.g., theft, spoilage, or data errors).
โ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ถ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐:
KGAC provides actionable insights to address discrepancies, refine processes, and prevent future issues.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ
With decades of expertise in inventory auditing, KGAC offers unparalleled value through:
โช๏ธComprehensive Audits: We don’t just count stock; we analyze patterns, uncover root causes, and provide actionable insights.
โช๏ธCustomized Solutions: Our methods adapt to your business needs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
โช๏ธProven Results: From multi-location retailers to high-turnover FMCG brands, KGAC’s audits consistently deliver measurable outcomes.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐: For a major apparel retailer, KGAC’s GC vs. SC methodology reduced shrinkage by 40%, translating to annual savings of โน25 lakhs.
๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฐ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: ๐ช๐ต๐ ๐๐ ๐๐. ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ก๐ผ๐ป-๐ก๐ฒ๐ด๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ
For inventory control heads and loss prevention managers, GC vs. SC checks are not just a technical exerciseโthey’re a strategic imperative. By ensuring alignment between physical counts and system records, these checks safeguard financial integrity and operational efficiency.
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐๐๐ to transform your inventory audit process. With our expertise, your business gains not only accurate counts but also the confidence to make informed decisions and mitigate risks effectively.
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