BENEFITS FROM ELECTRONIC ANTISHOPLIFTING SYSTEM
Reports of losses from shoplifting in retail outlets is estimated at 2% to 5% of sales turnover. The benefits from the EAS system are :
| - Deter shoplifters | - The visual electronic antennas at the exit and signs informing the public that the shop is electronically protected against theft will have a very strong deterring effect. |
| - Shoplifters are diverted | - Shoplifters normally will move to shops that are not protected. |
| - Detect Shoplifting | - With the items tagged, the chances of detecting shoplifting are very good |
| - Deter and reduce Pilfering | - When the detacher is properly controlled by trusted staff, pilfering will be deterred. |
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Reduction in Staff employment |
- A protected shop requires less staff. |
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Increase Profitability through reduction in losses |
- When the losses from shoplifting are reduced, the profitability increases accordingly. |
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Increase Profitability through increase sales turnover |
- When merchandise are well protected, staff can concentrate on selling and providing better service to customers. |
CONSIDERATION WHEN SELECTING AN EAS SYSTEM
The following factors should be considered when selecting an EAS System :
- Proven Technology
and system
- Technology that is harmless to human being
- Compatible to other Point of Sale electronic equipment and the potential to
be integrated
- Cost of the system
- Effective After Sale Service
The Radio Frequency
technology is the most commonly used technology in the EAS industry.
Apart from being a proven technology, the Radio Frequency technology is
harmless to the human being and integrate to the Point of Sale equipment very
easily.
REASONS FOR SIDEP'S CHOICE OF TECHNOLOGY
SIDEP is the first French manufacturer of EAS systems. Some of SIDEP subsidiaries are involved in loss prevention equipment since 1972. SIDEP has manufactured Magnetic, Electromagnetic and Radio frequency EAS Systems.
SIDEP Systems can be found in more than 50 countries. Backed by 25 years of experience and in constant consultation with our customers and government agencies, SIDEP is well informed that the radio frequency technology is harmless to human beings, compatible with other P.O.S. equipment and is the most versatile and effective technology. Thus SIDEP Research and Development efforts are fully centred around the development and production of the E.A.S. equipment working on Radio Frequency.
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