Uniting Your Organization To Combat ORC

August 2012 Integrated Solutions For Retailers

By Andrew Wren, CEO, Wren Solutions

The entire retail organization can play a vital role in deterring theft and preventing losses.

While organized retail crime (ORC) has plagued retailers for years, its severity is more evident now than ever before. In its eighth annual ORC survey, the National Retail Federation revealed that organized retail crime is at its highest level since the survey began.

To fight ORC, retailers should take an integrated approach that factors in people, processes, and technology across the entire organization. The following recommendations can serve as a guide to help you develop a more effective strategy.