Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)
Maximizing revenue and minimizing operating costs present regular challenges for retailers around the world today. To protect bottom line and profits, savvy retailers require a secure business environment that reduces shoplifting incidents while increasing open merchandising opportunities. ADT Sensormatic® fills that need with Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems that are engineered for superb performance, durability, ease-of-use, and aesthetics. Incorporating world-renowned Ultra•Max® Acousto-Magnetic technology that is widely lauded as the most effective anti-shoplifting technology available, Sensormatic® EAS systems help businesses worldwide reduce inventory issues that result in billions of dollars in losses annually. |
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What is EAS
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) technology is used to identify items that pass through a designated area.
This form of identification is ideal for the detection of unauthorized item removals.
EAS systems consist of three basic components:
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Complementary Retail Solutions:
Item Level Intelligent / RFID | Source Tagging | SmartEAS | People Counting | Sensormatic Analytics | Safers | Video Surveillance / CCTV | Intrusion Detection | 24/7 Monitoring Services | Access Control | Digital Signage
EAS Benefits
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) technology has progressed by leaps and bounds since its inception and now feature highly robust designs for a great variety of merchandise. In addition, tags can be built into the product at the point of manufacture with Source Tagging, delivering greater fortification to store security measures along with improved inventory best practices.
The adoption of EAS technology delivers numerous advantages for the savvy retailer:
- Loss Prevention – Patented EAS technology secure valuable merchandise against theft.
- Improved Shopping Experience - secured merchandise makes open display possible and enhance the customer's shopping experience
- Improved Service Levels – Retail staff may now concentrate more on customer service rather than loss prevention.
- Enhanced Corporate Image – Deployment of EAS systems reinforce retailers’ commitment to delivering a secure, comfortable shopping environment to both staff and consumers.
Furthermore, Source Tagging as an advanced measure also offers the following benefits:
- Smooth Logistics Flow – Robust inventory capacities do away with the manual labelling of merchandise, saving time and money for retailers.
- Enhanced Merchandising Opportunities – Powerful anti-theft capability combined with advanced inventory features allows retailers to focus on what matters most. Sales.
Case Studies
- 7-Eleven Stores Go Digital with ADT’s DVR Systems
- In-Floor ADT Solution Protects Airport Stores from Theft
- Singapore’s TANGS VivoCity Finds Security and Style with ADT
- Cortefiel Enhances Retail Operations with ADT’s Store Intelligence
- Dutch HEMA Retailers Select ADT Store Intelligence Solution
Articles
- Sensormatic anti-theft retail solutions from ADT
- ADT’s all-time priority: Creating positive customer experience
- Survey estimates shoplifting costs retailers billions
- Research Confirms ADT’s Ultra•Max® Acousto-Magnetic Anti-Theft Technology Offers Industry Leading Detection Rates
- Uncertain Times Help Refocus Security's Future
White Papers
- Identifies Inventory Cost Savings and Cash-Flow Improvement Opportunities for Retailers Implementing Real-Time Inventory Visibility
- Electronic Article Surveillance: A Technology Comparison
- Expanding the Possibilities of Video Surveillance Technology in Retail
- Store Intelligence: How investing in a store business intelligence platform can reduce shrink and improve profitability for your company
- Chaos in the Retail Cosmos
