WHERE?
Identify where inventory inaccuracies occur across stores, locations and SKUs.
Most retailers know
they’re losing money.
Few know exactly why.
Before you invest in solutions,
understand what is really happening.
WHY?
Uncover the root causes behind inaccuracies and operational gaps.
HOW MUCH?
Quantify the financial impact and hidden losses affecting your business.
WHAT FIRST?
Prioritize the areas that create the highest risk and biggest opportunities.
You don’t need an assessment because inventory is inaccurate. You need it because these situations keep repeating.
Inaccurate inventory shows up in different ways. The impact is always the same.
ERP
Says Available
Stockouts happen
Customers can’t find what should be on the shelf.
Adjustments become routine
Teams adjust the numbers to keep operations moving.
Cycle counts reveal surprises
What should be a validation becomes a shock.
Store performance varies widely
Some stores excel. Others consistently struggle.
Trust in numbers disappears
Decisions are made with doubt, not data.
These symptoms rarely appear alone.
They create a cycle that quietly erodes profitability.
The issues aren’t always where you expect them to be.
Our assessment uncovers what’s really happening across your inventory — so you can focus on what truly matters.
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 find problems. It shows you where to act.
From Assumptions
To Evidence.
To Clarity.
We don’t rely on estimates.
We validate, analyze and uncover what’s really happening in your inventory.
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
What we do to verify the truth.
Physical Validation
We count what’s on the shelf and in stock.
Process Review
We examine workflows, controls and behaviors.
Data Analysis
We analyze system data to uncover patterns.
3. Evidence
What the data actually shows.
Actual Accuracy
72%
Risk Areas Identified
14
Top Variance Driver
Receiving Errors
38% of variance
4. Clarity
What you can do with confidence.
Prioritized Actions
Focus on what will make the biggest impact.
Confidence
Make decisions based on facts, not guesses.
Better Decisions
Improve availability, reduce losses, drive profit.
We bridge the gap between perception and reality.
That’s how clarity is created. That’s how better decisions begin.
Fact-Based Findings
100% data driven
No Assumptions
Only verified evidence
Actionable Clarity
So you can act with confidence
The decision-making package
your leadership team can act on.
A clear, executive-ready assessment that turns complex inventory data into focused actions and measurable business impact.
ALTAVANT
Inventory Assessment
Inventory
Accuracy Report
Executive Summary
Overall Inventory Accuracy
72%
Accuracy Score
Total Exposure (AED)
487,000
Stores Assessed
36
Date of Assessment
May 2024
Accuracy By Store
ALTAVANT
Inventory Assessment
Variance Driver
Analysis
What’s 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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Inventory Assessment
Risk Ranking
Summary
Where to focus first
Top 5 Stores By Risk Level
Rank
Magasin
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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Inventory Assessment
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
Leverage technology for real-time accuracy.
Expected Outcome
Improved accuracy. Reduced losses. Stronger decisions.
Inventory Accuracy
A clear view of your accuracy across stores and SKUs.
Variance Drivers
Understand the root causes behind every discrepancy.
Risk Ranking
Know where to focus for the biggest impact.
Priority Actions
A practical plan to improve accuracy and reduce losses.
From uncertainty to
confident, action-driven decisions.
Our assessment turns complexity into clarity—so your team can focus on what matters most and drive measurable business impact.
From: Current Reality
Decisions based on assumptions
Relying on incomplete data and gut feel to make critical calls.
Reactive, not proactive
Constantly responding to problems instead of preventing them.
Hidden risk & blind spots
Inventory issues stay buried until they impact performance.
Inventory uncertainty
Unreliable counts, overstated stock and missed opportunities.
»
To: Future State
Decisions based on evidence
Clear, accurate insights that support confident and faster decisions.
Proactive & focused action
Address root causes early and drive continuous improvement.
Visibility into what matters
Risks are identified, prioritized and measured—no more surprises.
Operational confidence
Trusted inventory data that improves planning and performance.
Better decisions
Make confident, data-backed decisions that drive results.
Time saved
Reduce firefighting and focus on what moves the business forward.
Cost impact
Reduce losses, optimize inventory, and protect profitability.
Team alignment
A single source of truth that aligns teams and builds accountability.
Clarity today. Impact tomorrow. Built for leaders who want more.
Different findings.
Different actions. Right outcomes.
The Inventory Accuracy Assessment reveals what’s really happening in your business. Based on the findings, we guide you to the right next step.
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Uncover the truth.
Choose the right path.
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Not sure which path is right
for your business?
Let's review your findings together and prioritise what will deliver the biggest impact.
Right Insight.
Understand the real issue.
Right Action.
Choose the most effective path.
Right Outcome.
Drive measurable results.
Right Partner.
Altavant, with you all the way.
Before you invest
in another solution,
make sure you understand
the problem first.
The Inventory Accuracy Assessment helps uncover where inaccuracies exist, why they happen, what they cost, and what should happen next.
