Both internal or external retail theft presents a significant challenge in today’s dynamic retail landscape. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2023 Retail Security Survey, internal theft accounted for 29 percent of total shrink loss in the United States, closely trailing external theft at 36 percent. As technology evolves, so do the strategies of dishonest employees and organized retail crime (ORC) groups, making it crucial for retailers to adopt smarter approaches to identify and prevent theft.
CONTROLTEK’s Enhanced Exit solution leverages RFID technology to provide invaluable insights into store operations. Deployed with several retailers, this solution empowers retailers to safeguard merchandise and enhance their security measures by monitoring exits, high-theft areas, and unauthorized zones.
External threats, particularly from ORC groups, pose significant challenges. Enhanced Exit provides a robust defense, enabling real-time notifications when high-theft items or multiple items leave the store without authorization. Dynamic alerting capabilities allow for swift responses to potential ORC incidents vs shoplifting, empowering retailers to disrupt criminal activities effectively.
Internally, theft can go undetected until significant losses occur. Enhanced Exit enables proactive measures within stores and distribution centers, using RFID technology to trigger real-time alerts when merchandise moves outside designated zones or into unauthorized areas like, employee break areas, restrooms, or back of house exits. Integration with your current video monitoring system facilitates swift investigation and deterrence of future incidents.
At CONTROLTEK, we take a consultative approach, collaborating closely with our clients to understand their specific challenges and goals. CONTROLTEK’s Enhanced Exit solution harnesses RFID technology to provide unprecedented visibility into inventory and security operations, safeguard assets, and enhance profitability. Contact us today at sales@controltekusa.com to see how Enhanced Exit can enhance your asset protection strategy.