5 Causes of Inventory Discrepancy [And How To Prevent Them]

Out-of-stocks and overstocks caused by inventory inaccuracies cost retailers $1.77 trillion globally each year. And that’s before you factor in theft — a major contributor to shrinkage and one of the biggest inventory challenges retailers face.

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Gina Obert

With nine years in content marketing and six years specializing in B2B tech, Gina leads the content team at POS Nation. Her expertise spans content writing, SEO, video, graphic design, and email marketing, with deep knowledge of retail technology and point of sale solutions.

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