Accuracy in Action: Turning Verified Visibility into Measurable Performance

Inventory accuracy is the lifeblood of retail business, not just a statistic. These days, RFID and computer vision are changing the standards for profitability and efficiency.

The Next Step in Retail Accuracy

Retailers have always known that inventory accuracy drives performance. Until recently, though, accuracy was static, a snapshot captured during audits or cycle counts that quickly became outdated.


Now, accuracy moves. With RFID and computer vision working together, retailers can see what is happening on the shelf in real time, connect that information back to their systems, and act immediately.


This verified visibility is transforming how stores operate, how teams work, and how customers experience the brand.

When Data Moves, the Store Moves

Research from the Auburn University RFID Lab shows that retailers using RFID routinely achieve 95 percent or better inventory accuracy, compared with industry averages near 65 percent without it. That difference determines how quickly stores can restock, how confidently they can fulfill orders, and how effectively they can serve shoppers.


RFID provides the digital intelligence. Badger Technologies’ next-generation digital teammates add the physical verification, continuously scanning shelves with computer vision from Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) that never stop working.


This partnership closes the loop between what is in the system and what is actually on the shelf, giving teams verified visibility that drives measurable performance across:

 

  • Replenishment: Real-time gap alerts keep shelves stocked and shoppers satisfied.
  • Labor efficiency: Automated verification replaces hours of manual auditing.
  • Fulfillment accuracy: Online and in-store availability data finally match.
  • Sales growth: When shoppers find what they came for, they buy more and come back sooner.

The Economics of Accuracy

Accuracy is not just an operational advantage. It is an economic one.


Inventory distortion, which encompasses both overstocks and out-of-stocks, costs global retailers approximately 1.7 trillion dollars annually, according to IHL Group. Products that disappear from shelves before customers are prepared to make a purchase account for about 70% of that loss. To put it another way, the majority of the issue is not excess inventory but rather goods in the incorrect location.


By combining RFID with continuous computer vision, retailers can identify those gaps before they become missed sales. Verified visibility enables faster replenishment, fewer empty shelves, and better accuracy between store data and shelf reality. Even small gains in on-shelf availability can translate into meaningful recovered sales for large chains, depending on category mix and traffic.


The same accuracy also reduces waste and over-ordering, helping teams align purchases with real demand. What once required costly manual auditing can now be monitored continuously, creating a smarter, leaner, and more financially efficient store network.

From Operational Precision to Financial Impact

Inventory accuracy is no longer just about reducing errors. It is about unlocking value.


Retailers with verified visibility are recovering sales that once disappeared into out-of-stocks and substitutions. They are improving the efficiency of their replenishment cycles and reducing the cost of over-ordering. They are also finding ways to monetize their shelf intelligence, offering manufacturers access to accurate, real-time execution data that can inform promotions, media investments, and supply-chain planning.


Verified visibility turns information into income. It is how accuracy moves from being a cost center to becoming a growth engine.

 

From Insight to Action

Automation and visibility do not replace people. They empower them.


When Badger Technologies’ next-generation digital teammates handle verification, associates gain the time and clarity to focus on higher-value work such as merchandising, safety, and customer care. They are no longer spending hours reconciling spreadsheets or counting shelves. Instead, they are responding to clear, prioritized tasks supported by continuous, verified insight.


This change improves more than productivity. It reshapes the store environment. Associates spend more time helping customers and less time searching for misplaced product. Managers spend more time coaching and less time chasing exceptions. The entire team operates with greater confidence, knowing their decisions are backed by data they can trust.


That sense of trust translates to culture. Teams that work from accurate, up-to-date information communicate more effectively, execute more consistently, and deliver a shopping experience customers notice. Accuracy strengthens morale as much as it strengthens performance.

A New Standard for High-Performing Stores

RFID and computer vision are not future technologies. They are in action right now, helping retailers such as Walmart, Nordstrom, Zara, and Kroger’s Fred Meyer banner improve on-shelf availability, pricing accuracy, and overall execution.


With Badger Technologies’ next-generation digital teammates, stores can connect digital records with real-world conditions and see the immediate impact on efficiency, profitability, and shopper satisfaction.


Verified visibility has become the foundation of the modern retail operation. It drives consistency, supports smarter forecasting, and ensures that every store is ready for every shopper. It also lays the groundwork for the next stage of innovation: monetizing accuracy itself by turning shelf intelligence into a trusted commercial product for brand partners.


The technology is proven. The results are measurable. The opportunity is growing.


So what are you waiting for?

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About Badger Technologies

Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil, is a leader in retail automation and artificial intelligence solutions. Its autonomous robots and digital teammates help retailers improve on-shelf availability, pricing accuracy, planogram compliance, and store safety.

 

With deployments across grocery, building supply, and other high-SKU retail environments, Badger Technologies provides retailers with real-time data and actionable insights that drive measurable results. Headquartered in Nicholasville, Kentucky, the company is committed to helping retailers build smarter, safer, and more efficient stores.