The economic impact of trolleys that are stolen, damaged or lost is very high. Faced with these significant losses, Carttec has come up with the perfect solution.
Extending the service life of supermarket trolleys is essential in order to avoid the expense of replacing them, as it is a critical point of economic loss.
Economic impact of trolley deterioration
If we consider supermarket management, we see that shopping trolleys are essential for customer activity. However, they are also a major source of economic losses due to theft and deterioration because of inadequate protection.
This has a serious impact on the profit margins of any retail outlet. Carttec has devised several solutions, but first of all let’s analyse the problem in detail
Problem: losses due to theft and damage
- Theft of trolleys that have been abandoned in the various areas of the premises or around the supermarket
- Recurrent thefts requiring constant monitoring and additional security
- Scattering of trolleys that reduces their availability for customers and negatively affects their shopping experience
- Trolleys exposed to the weather that suffer from accelerated wear and tear
- Damage caused by vandalism to trolleys not properly insured
- A fleet of trolleys in poor condition and in need of repair affects the company’s image and the perception of quality of service
- High replacement and repair costs
Solution: Carttec trolley shelters and islets
- These provide an efficient solution that facilitates trolley collection
- Centralised and localised storage that reduces the risk of trolleys being abandoned off-site
- Subsequent reduction of the loss rate
- Optimisation of space by maintaining order and making better use of the available space for the movement of vehicles and people
- Trolleys protected against adverse weather conditions, extending their service life
- Trolley shelters and islets that function as impact barriers, reducing repair or replacement costs
- Improving the company’s image as it is perceived by the public
Positive economic impact: benefits of this solution
The retail sector is competitive, so standing out and distinguishing yourself is also about providing a pleasant shopping experience and presenting a good image, as well as a quality product at a good price.
The economic impact of theft and damage to shopping trolleys is very significant, which is why a strategic and preventive solution such as trolley shelters and islets is needed.
Protecting your resources is a fundamental part of improving business profitability and customer satisfaction. If you wish to obtain more information about these products or find out about the other Carttec solutions we offer, please do not hesitate to contact us.
