Every year, the retail sector loses millions due to shrinkage. This term encompasses external and internal theft, administrative errors, and supplier fraud. In 2023, according to AECOC, more than half of the incidents were due to external thefts committed on the sales floor.
Many retail spaces remain vulnerable in certain areas such as self-checkout zones or high-traffic entrances. In many cases, the theft of shopping trolleys must also be added to the equation, generating an additional economic impact and revealing a lack of control over mobile assets.
Shrinkage: a challenge that demands innovation
Most companies already have anti-theft or video surveillance systems, but these often prove insufficient against a problem that evolves and grows rapidly. The AECOC report highlights that 63% of companies believe that technologies such as RFID and artificial intelligence will shape the future of prevention.
This is where CartControl and Purchek come into play, two solutions developed by Carttec that provide retail businesses with intelligent protection:
- CartControl allows real-time monitoring and management of shopping trolleys, detecting unusual movements, unauthorised exits, and losses.
- Purchek offers a traceability system that enables each asset to be identified, located, and controlled both inside and outside the point of sale.
Both technologies help reduce losses, improve operational efficiency, and optimise available resources. In a context where prevention is a strategic priority, CartControl and Purchek represent the natural evolution towards a safer and more profitable retail environment.
Discover how Carttec can help you reduce shrinkage and improve the control of your assets. Request more information about our solutions and take the step towards more efficient and much safer management.
