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Mastering loss prevention in retail operations

Mastering loss prevention in retail operations

Mastering loss prevention in retail operations

How Fractal's predictive analytics revolutionized shrinkage management for a leading off-price retailer

How Fractal's predictive analytics revolutionized shrinkage management for a leading off-price retailer

90%

Store-level prediction accuracy

85%

Category-level prediction accuracy

10-20%

Projected shrinkage reduction

Enhanced resource allocation

The challenge

Overcoming traditional shrinkage management

A leading off-price retailer faced persistent challenges with their conventional shrinkage monitoring approach, which relied heavily on semi-annual reporting and outdated methodologies. Their existing system struggled to provide timely insights, making it increasingly difficult to implement effective loss prevention strategies across their extensive retail network. With industry shrinkage rates averaging between 5-10% annually, the need for a more sophisticated and responsive solution became increasingly critical.

Key challenges

  • Outdated semi-annual reporting systems limiting rapid response capabilities and strategic decision-making

  • Inefficient resource allocation due to delayed identification of high-risk categories and locations

  • Complex operational environment requiring extensive manual counting and verification processes

  • Limited predictive capabilities preventing proactive loss prevention measures across store networks

The solution

AI-driven shrinkage prediction platform for retail excellence

Advanced analytics

Hybrid technology integration

Predictive modeling capabilities

Automated monitoring systems

Real-time data processing

Implementation approach

1

Comprehensive data integration and analysis framework

  • Multi-source data collection including scanning information

  • Historical shrinkage pattern analysis

  • Store attribute integration methodology

  • Strategic data categorization processes

2

Sophisticated model development and refinement framework

  • Linear regression model implementation

  • Multiple subset analysis techniques

  • Quality metric evaluation systems

  • Business implication assessment protocols

3

Strategic implementation and optimization framework

  • Division-level correlation analysis

  • Threshold-based alarm systems

  • Seasonal prediction adjustments

  • Resource allocation optimization

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The impact

Revolutionary advancement in retail loss prevention

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Looking ahead

Enhanced AI models

  • Expanding predictive capabilities

Broader implementation

  • Scaling across additional stores

Innovation focus

  • Advancing prevention strategies

Testimonials

"Over time, the client gains the ability to identify high-risk categories and stores, optimizing resource allocation. This shift is anticipated to swiftly slash shrinkage by approximately 10-20% within a year."