WHERE?
Identify where inventory discrepancies occur across stores, locations and SKUs.
Most retailers know
they’re losing money.
An Inventory Accuracy Assessment shows exactly why.
Before you invest in solutions,
understand where inventory inaccuracies exist,
why they happen, and what they’re costing you.
WHY?
Uncover the root causes behind inventory inaccuracies, process gaps and data issues.
HOW MUCH?
Quantify the financial exposure and hidden losses created by inaccurate inventory.
WHAT FIRST?
Prioritize the inventory risks and improvement areas with the greatest business impact.
You don’t need an assessment because one inventory count is wrong.
You need it because the same accuracy problems keep coming back.
Inventory inaccuracies rarely appear as one isolated issue. They surface as stockouts, repeated adjustments, cycle-count variances and inconsistent store performance — all signs that inventory records may no longer reflect physical reality.
ERP Stock Available 
Stockouts happen
The system shows stock available, but customers cannot find it on the shelf.
Adjustments become routine
Teams repeatedly correct inventory records without resolving the underlying cause.
Cycle counts reveal surprises
Physical counts expose inventory variances that the system did not show.
Inventory accuracy varies by store
Some locations remain controlled, while others repeatedly generate discrepancies.
Trust in inventory data disappears
Teams start questioning whether the numbers can support reliable decisions.
These symptoms rarely appear alone.
Together, they signal a wider inventory accuracy problem that can quietly erode availability, productivity and profitability.
The issues aren’t always where you expect them to be.
The assessment shows where inventory accuracy is breaking down.
The assessment turns inventory discrepancies into clear findings —
revealing where accuracy is lowest, what is driving the variance,
where exposure is concentrated, and what it could be costing your business.
Clarity you didn’t have.
Decisions you can trust.
Assessment Summary
Key Findings
ConfidentialAssessment Report
Highest Risk Store
Store 14
Inventory Accuracy 72% Risk Level: High
Largest Source of Variance
Receiving Errors
38% of total discrepancies
Highest Risk Category
Health & Beauty
42% of total inventory exposure
Health & Beauty
42%
Home Care
21%
Beverages
15%
Others
22%
Estimated Business Impact
AED 487,000
Estimated annual impact of inventory inaccuracies
That’s potential profit leaving your business.
These insights are based on data, not assumptions. We show you what others miss.
From hidden issues to clear priorities.
This is what clarity looks like.
The assessment doesn’t just identify inventory discrepancies. It shows you where to act first.
From Assumptions
To Evidence.
To Clarity.
We don’t rely on estimates.
We validate physical inventory, review the processes behind it, and analyze inventory data to identify discrepancies, root causes and risk.
The difference between what you think you know and what the data proves.
1. Assumption
What you believe to be true.
“We think our inventory accuracy is around 95%.”
Common Assumption
2. Validation
How we verify what is actually happening
Physical Inventory Validation
We compare physical inventory with system records to establish actual inventory accuracy.
Process Review
We review the workflows, controls and behaviors that create or maintain inventory discrepancies.
Inventory Data Analysis
We analyze inventory data to identify variance patterns, adjustments, anomalies and recurring accuracy issues.
3. Evidence
What the assessment proves.
Actual Inventory Accuracy
72%
Risk Areas Identified
14
Top Variance Driver
Receiving Errors
38% of variance
4. Clarity
What leadership can do next.
Prioritized Actions
Focus first on the issues creating the greatest inventory risk and business impact.
Confidence
Make decisions based on verified findings, not assumptions.
Better Decisions
Improve availability, reduce losses and strengthen inventory control.
We bridge the gap between perception and reality.
That’s how clarity is created. That’s how better decisions begin.
Fact-Based Findings
Built on verified inventory data
No Assumptions
Physical, process and data evidence
Actionable Clarity
Priorities your leadership team can act on
The decision-making package
your leadership team can act on.
A clear, executive-ready package that turns inventory accuracy findings, variance analysis and business exposure into prioritized actions.
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Inventory Accuracy Assessment
Inventory
Accuracy Report
Executive Summary
Inventory Accuracy Baseline
72%
Accuracy Score
Total Exposure (AED)
487,000
Stores Assessed
36
Date of Assessment
May 2024
Accuracy By Store
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Inventory
Variance Analysis
What is driving the discrepancies
Variance Breakdown
Receiving Errors
38%
Process Gaps
24%
Data Issues
16%
Theft / Shrinkage
12%
Others
6%
Top Root Causes
!
Inconsistent receiving procedures
!
Location management gaps
!
Manual data entry inaccuracies
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Risk Ranking
Summary
Where to focus first
Top 5 Stores By Risk Level
Rank
Store
Risk Level
Exposure
01
Store 14
High
487,000
02
Store 07
High
412,000
03
Store 22
Medium
231,000
04
Store 03
Medium
163,000
05
Store 31
Low
89,000
Risk Distribution
High
24% Medium
46% Low
30%
24% Medium
46% Low
30%
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Priority Action
Plan
Recommended next steps
Priority Actions
1
Fix Receiving Process
Standardize and enforce receiving procedures.
2
Focus on High Risk Stores
Immediate attention on top variance stores.
3
Strengthen Data Quality
Improve master data and inventory governance.
4
Enable Continuous Visibility
Evaluate technology and controls for ongoing inventory visibility.
Improvement Objective
Better accuracy. Reduced exposure. Stronger decisions.
Inventory Accuracy Baseline
Establish a clear view of inventory accuracy across stores, locations and SKUs.
Variance & Root Causes
Understand the discrepancies, process gaps and data issues driving inaccuracy.
Risk & Business Exposure
Identify where inventory risk is concentrated and where intervention matters most.
Improvement Roadmap
Prioritize practical actions to improve accuracy, controls and decision-making.
From uncertainty to
confident, action-driven decisions.
The assessment gives leadership verified evidence, clear priorities and a stronger basis for deciding what to fix, where to invest and what to address first.
From: Current Reality
Decisions based on assumptions
Inventory decisions rely on incomplete records, estimates and operational instinct.
Reactive, not proactive
Teams repeatedly correct discrepancies after they appear instead of addressing the underlying causes.
Hidden risk & blind spots
Accuracy issues remain buried until they affect availability, productivity or financial performance.
Low confidence in inventory data
Teams question whether system stock reflects what is physically available.
»
To: Future State
Decisions based on evidence
Verified findings give leadership a stronger basis for operational and investment decisions.
Focused corrective action
Prioritize the root causes, locations and processes creating the greatest exposure.
Visibility into what matters
Understand where accuracy is weakest, what is driving it and where intervention matters most.
Greater confidence in the way forward
Know which inventory issues require correction, stronger controls or further investment.
Better decisions
Make decisions with clearer evidence about inventory accuracy, risk and priorities.
Time saved
Reduce repeated investigation and focus teams on the issues that matter most.
Financial focus
Identify where inventory inaccuracies create the greatest financial exposure and improvement opportunity.
Team alignment
Give operations, finance and leadership a shared view of the findings and priorities.
Clarity today. Better decisions tomorrow. Built for leaders who need evidence before action.
Different findings.
Different actions. Right outcomes.
The Inventory Accuracy Assessment identifies what is driving the problem. The findings then determine whether the next step is inventory correction, stronger controls, RFID, or continuous inventory visibility.
INVENTORY CORRECTION REQUIRED
Managed Stocktake Services
When physical inventory needs to be corrected, Managed Stocktake Services provide controlled counting, reconciliation and reliable inventory results.
Explore Managed Stocktake →
PROCESS OR CONTROL GAP IDENTIFIED
Inventory Technology Advisory
When inventory processes, controls or technology no longer support reliable accuracy, we help determine what should change before further investment.
Explore Inventory Technology Advisory →
Inventory
Accuracy
Assessment
Uncover the truth.
Choose the right path.
HIGH-VOLUME ACCURACY CHALLENGE
RFID Implementation & Advisory
When scale, count frequency or operational disruption makes traditional inventory control difficult, RFID can support faster validation and stronger visibility.
Explore RFID Implementation & Advisory →
VISIBILITY GAP IDENTIFIED
StokSmart Platform
When the assessment reveals an ongoing visibility gap, StokSmart helps teams monitor inventory accuracy, prioritize exceptions and maintain continuous control.
Explore StokSmart →
Not sure what is actually driving
the problem?
Start with an independent assessment. We identify the issue, quantify the exposure and determine what should happen next.
Right Insight.
Understand what is actually driving the inventory problem.
Right Action.
Choose the response that matches the evidence.
Right Outcome.
Focus investment and effort where it can create the greatest impact.
Right Partner.
Altavant helps you move from assessment to the appropriate next step.
Before you invest
in another solution,
make sure you understand
the problem first.
An Inventory Accuracy Assessment identifies where inaccuracies exist, why they happen, what they could be costing your business, and what should happen next.
