Robert "Bob" DiLonardo is a well-known authority and consultant on the electronic article surveillance business, the cost justification of security products and services, and retail accounting. DiLonardo started a successful consulting practice after several years in sales and marketing for Sensormatic, Security Tag Systems, and Decision Point Data. Prior to that he held various accounting, shortage control, internal audit, and loss prevention positions with Macy's and Carter Hawley Hale Stores. DiLonardo was a long-time contributor to LP Magazine from 2001 until he retired in 2015. He can be reached at rdilonar [at] tampabay.rr.com.