An inventory control system is a system the encompasses all aspects of managing a company’s inventories; purchasing, shipping, receiving, tracking, warehousing and storage, turnover, and reordering.

Thorntons has cut discounts and wastage in its stores significantly after introducing a store replenishment system from Aldata. Discounts have been cut by 45%, and wastage on perishable items by 35%.

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