However, retail auditing needs do change with the seasons and promotions, and checklists must be revised periodically. This is why paper-based merchandisers are a rare find these days – traditional pen-and-paper data collection is not only clumsy, but also difficult to implement and update.
Retail audit software not only allows merchandising and category managers to easily update checklists but also opens the door for more consistent implementation and audit of visual category and brand standards in retail through the following:
- Increased monitoring – By letting field reps and merchandisers complete checklists on their mobile devices, retail audit software allows much more intensive monitoring.
- Up-to-date checklists – Retail audit software makes it easy to make mid-season or even mid-campaign checklist adjustments and updates.
- Visual accuracy – The option of capturing photos in retail audit software allows merchandising and brand managers to see exactly what is going on at each retail location.
- Faster reaction time – One of the biggest problems with paper forms and checklists is the amount of time it takes for the information to go from the field rep to management. Some retail audit software solutions grant access to the captured information as soon as the mobile app is synchronized, allowing stakeholders to view and react to mission-critical situations as soon as they are reported.
VisitBasis provides a complete retail audit software solution for product manufacturers, distributors, and agencies alike. VisitBasis allows for easy creation and updating of checklists, as well as straightforward audit scheduling and reporting.
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