For many years, we’ve been working to reduce shrink in a complex, direct-to-store category – our established solution already reduces shrink by up to 65%.
The rascal app manages newspapers and magazines in and out of the store. It then matches against the supplier data to measure accuracy. No paperwork. No grey areas. Just total transaction transparency.
Our centralised web-based portal provides visibility to the whole supply chain, while our database provides a secure repository and validates all goods received, EPoS, returns, and credits.
It all adds up to greater efficiency, less labour, and improved profits.
Designed to deliver
Loss prevention
Colleagues adhere to robust processes – reducing errors, increasing accountability and reducing losses.
Accurate data provision
Timely and accurate interpretation of data simplifies and speeds up decision-making.
Improved productivity
Including up-to-date product and price files, promotion and change notifications, and supply chain information.
Total visibility
Of goods in and out, range management, product checks and stocktaking. All reported to head office for top-down control.
Testimonials
With support from rascal and increasing store compliance to process, Waitrose realise significant benefits from; increased delivery credit, reduced rejected credit and labour model efficiencies. In addition, rascal provides invaluable insight through line-level shrink visibility, which both head office and shops use to drive savings. The support, data, and knowledge rascal provides, combined with Waitrose category focus, has resulted in a 18% shrink saving from 2018 as we continue to achieve a year-on-year shrink reduction in a tough market with significant price inflation.
Ian Smith
Waitrose & Partners
Stock Operations Manager
Our solutions
Data
In a complex, fast-moving business, accurate data is vital. Our industry-leading platform connects data systems, processes and people to empower meaningful insights and drive decision making – solving data-management challenges with less friction and more material results.
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