Datascan-Thought Leadership

Navigating Major Trends in Retail Data and Analytics

The retail industry is forced to reckon with a new emphasis on data–and the analysis of said data. Retailers are in a position to understand more about their supply chain, customers, store experience, marketing, and more than ever before, but they need solutions that can help them make the most of these insights. Datascan has…

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Getting to Know Datascan and the Retail Landscape

Datascan is the industry leader in inventory counting. They help modern retailers navigate the plethora of supply chain, inventory, stock management and data-related challenges in order to thrive in the modern retail landscape. In this episode of Keeping Count, Datascan shapes the conversation around trends by offering leading insights primed to help retailers to get…

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The Importance of Inventory Accuracy for Retailers Worldwide

Enhance your retail business’s success with Datasan by exploring the crucial role of inventory accuracy for global retail. Maintaining precise inventory records is essential for achieving optimal operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Datascan delves into the multifaceted benefits of inventory accuracy. Adrian Thomas, President and CEO of Datascan, discusses how accurate inventory tracking empowers retailers…

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The Importance of Inventory Accuracy: Highlight 1

Dive into the worldwide importance of retail inventory accuracy. Adrian Thomas, the President and CEO of Datascan, joins us to shed light on this crucial topic. As the retail landscape continues to evolve, especially in the wake of COVID-19, understanding buyer behavior trends has become essential. Even before the pandemic, consumer habits were shifting due…

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The Importance of Inventory Accuracy: Highlight 2

Discover the impact of BOPUS (Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store) and online shopping trends on inventory accuracy in this enlightening video by Datasan. In a rapidly evolving post-COVID world, retailers face amplified challenges in maintaining precise inventory records. Datascan explores how the rising popularity of BOPUS and online shopping intensifies the need for accurate inventory…

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What is DART Now and how can it benefit small to medium retailers?

Discover the benefits of the DART Now Account Program for small to medium retailers as Hunter McNally, Datascan’s eastern US account manager, provides valuable insights on how the program can increase retail agility. DART Now is a ready-made count program that offers rapid deployment, making it an ideal solution when time is of the essence…

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What concerns do retailers have when considering a self-scan solution?

Discover peace of mind with Datascan’s self-scan solution with RFID expert Hunter McNally. By adddressing retailers’ concerns head-on, Datascan’s custom RFID solutions ensures seamless implementation, data security, loss prevention, and optimal customer experience. Trust Datascan to revolutionize your retail operations with a worry-free self-scan solution. The number one concern that clients bring to Datascan is…

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Just Thinking… About the Role of Critical Thinking in Cardiac Care With Dr. Minh Tran
July 14, 2025

As cardiovascular disease continues to rank as the leading cause of death globally, the importance of expert cardiac care has never been more evident. The American Heart Association reports that over 800,000 Americans experience a heart attack each year, and many rely on the fast, critical thinking of cardiac specialists to survive. In an…

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Icom’s IP Radios Fill Critical Gaps in Privacy, Range, and Cost for Commercial Fishermen
July 11, 2025

Hamvention 2025 served as a platform for exploring how advanced radio technologies are supporting specialized industries. Secure and far-reaching communication remains a critical need for the commercial fishing sector. Rick Waedekin, the President of Coast Marine Marketing and Icom’s West Coast Sales Rep, spoke with Harold Whittlesy of Satellite Technical Services about the growing…

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Icom Powers 3Y0K : Ham Radio’s Most Ambitious DXpedition to Remote Bouvet Island Part 1
July 11, 2025

Bouvet Island sits at the edge of the world. It is frozen, uninhabited, and almost impossible to access. Fewer people have set foot there than in space. That level of remoteness is exactly what makes it so valuable to amateur radio operators. The island ranks tenth on ClubLog’s list of Most Wanted DXCC entities,…

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The Hidden Key to Entrepreneurial Success: Build Momentum Through Personal Branding and Authentic Networking
July 10, 2025

What if the biggest pivot of your career started with a conversation?  In this episode of Professional Quotient, host Jason Winningham welcomes Fanny Dunagan, CEO and Content Strategist of PathLynks, LLC. Fanny shares her journey from high-pressure consulting in Singapore to founding her own media and branding company — and why learning to network…

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Other Datascan-Thought Leadership
Best Practices for Returns
June 8, 2023

This episode of Keeping Count features Herb Billings, VP of Product Strategy at Datascan. Free returns are now the norm, and Billings notes, “Retailers need to consider them as part of the purchase process, not something separate.” The return policy of a store, if done well, can win the company a customer for life. If…

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What Happens to Returns?
June 8, 2023

Herb Billings, Datascan’s Vice President of Product Strategy, discusses what happens to merchandise after returns. “About 25% of all returned items are thrown away, representing five billion pounds annually in the U.S. That has an environmental impact, and it’s a waste of resources,” Billings explained. Why would a retailer throw away perfectly good items? According…

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The Growing Problem of Returns for Retailers
June 8, 2023

Discover the growing problem of returns for retailers in this informative episode of Herb’s Hot Takes. Host Tyler Kern and Herb Billings, VP of Product Strategy at Datascan, delve into the impact of returns in retail. In the digital age, returns are a challenge for retailers, in both quantity and cost. Unlike brick-and-mortar stores, online…

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The Ins and Outs of the Inventory Record Accuracy Formula
June 8, 2023

Welcome to Herb’s Hot Takes! Tyler Kern and Herb Billings, VP of Product Strategy at Datascan, dive into the world of record accuracy formulas. They discuss various options and how they differ, including the percentage of SKUs with accurate counts, the absolute difference formula, and the Symmetric Mean Absolute Percentage Error (SMAPE) formula. For RFID-based…

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The Negative Impacts of Poor Inventory Accuracy
June 8, 2023

Herb Billings, Vice President of Product Strategy at Datascan, is back in the studio with host Tyler Kern for another episode of Herb’s Hot Takes. This episode digs into the negative effects organizations can experience when they exhibit poor inventory accuracy. Every retailer in the world is affected by inventory accuracy, whether it is positive…

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How Inventory Accuracy Can Elevate Your Sales and Revenue
June 8, 2023

Herb Billings is the Vice President of Product Strategy at Datascan – and he’s got some hot takes. In this episode of Herb’s Hot Takes, Billings leaned into his years of experience of studying the impact of inventory accuracy on retailers to deliver his first hot take, which may open listeners’ eyes to the very…

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The Importance of Inventory Accuracy: Highlight 3
January 8, 2023

Discover the profound impact of inventory accuracy on customer experience in this insightful video by Datasan. In an industry obsessed with enhancing customer satisfaction, inventory accuracy issues pose significant challenges for retailers striving to deliver the best possible experience. Datasan delves into the connection between inventory accuracy and customer experience. Explore how a simple inventory…

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