Mieloo & Alexander
  • 11 Aug 2025

How To Improve Inventory Accuracy In Retail

Retailers depend on accurate stock data. When records don’t match reality, it leads to overstocking, empty shelves, and unhappy customers. RFID technology replaces slow, error-prone counts with fast, automated tracking, boosting accuracy to up to 98%.

How To Improve Inventory Accuracy In Retail

How Mieloo & Alexander Helps Retailers Regain Control Over Stock Levels

Accurate stock data is the backbone of good retail operations. Without it, you face overstocking, lost sales, and unhappy customers. Manual stock counts take time and are often error-prone. That's where smart technology makes a real difference.

At Mieloo & Alexander, we offer modular RFID-based retail solutions. From quick-start snapshots to advanced overhead and chokepoint tracking,  all tailored to the complexity of your store and operation.

Inventory Problems Retailers Face

Retailers encounter a range of recurring challenges that can disrupt both daily operations and long-term profitability. One of the most common problems is the presence of missing or duplicate items in inventory systems, which can create confusion and lead to poor replenishment decisions. Manual stock counts are another frequent issue — they take too long to complete, require significant staff resources, and still often result in inaccuracies.

Shrinkage, whether caused by theft or administrative errors, further reduces stock accuracy and cuts into profit margins. In addition, there is often a mismatch between in-store inventory and what is shown online, leading to frustrated customers who cannot find products they were promised were available.

All these challenges have a direct impact on turnover, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The key to overcoming them lies in real-time visibility and automated inventory tracking, giving retailers a reliable foundation for decision-making and enabling them to respond quickly to changes in demand.

Our Retail Solutions

Snapshot Inventory Check

Start small with a handheld RFID scanner. This lets you scan all items on the sales floor in minutes. Perfect for daily or weekly stock updates. Learn more about Snapshot

Chokepoint Tracking

Want to know what enters or leaves fitting rooms or stockrooms? Chokepoints log every movement. This reduces errors and prevents loss. Interested in Chokepoint?

Overhead RFID Tracking

Install overhead antennas for full visibility in your store. You’ll know what’s on the sales floor, in the backroom, or at checkout. It’s fully automated and real-time.

All solutions integrate with your existing ERP or POS. And they scale easily from one pilot store to your full retail chain. Want more information about our overhead solution?

Why It Pays Off

  • Inventory accuracy of up to 98%
  • Fewer out-of-stocks
  • Better omnichannel readiness
  • Less manual labor
  • Shorter stock cycles

Our technology doesn’t just support operations, it also helps marketing, planning and e-commerce teams work with reliable data.

Start With A Pilot

We help you define where to start and what to measure. You’ll see results in weeks,  not months. Want to know what this looks like in practice? Read our customer stories.

Or get in touch to discuss what fits your stores best.

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