{"id":44770,"date":"2025-12-17T20:48:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T20:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.truecommerce.com\/products\/vmi-software\/scan-based-trading\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T18:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T18:45:05","slug":"scan-based-trading","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.truecommerce.com\/en-gb\/products\/vmi-software\/scan-based-trading\/","title":{"rendered":"Scan Based Trading"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>small-header Take Control of Scan Based Trading Optimize Inventory Performance with Smarter Scan-Based Trading Also known as Pay-by-Scan or consignment, Scan-Based Trading (SBT) shifts inventory ownership to the supplier while retailers pay as items sell. The TrueCommerce Datalliance VMI Platform focuses on what matters most, using point-of-sale (POS) data to drive accurate replenishment, maintain shelf availability, and improve inventory performance across every store. demo Talk to a VMI Specialist Download Product Sheet resource Hidden Costs of Scan Based Trading Complexity Scan Based Trading can feel overwhelming. You manage inconsistent POS data, shifting retailer rules, and constant pressure to keep shelves full. Every delay or inaccuracy hurts sales, strains partnerships, and pulls teams into manual fixes. You need a clearer, smarter way forward. span Inventory Responsibility Without Control Suppliers own inventory performance, but often lack the tools to actively manage it. Without visibility into store-level conditions and automated decision support, it\u2019s difficult to maintain shelf availability and avoid lost sales. Find A Solution icon Manual Replenishment Cannot Scale Managing replenishment across hundreds or thousands of stores with spreadsheets and email is not sustainable. Manual processes slow response times, increase workload, and lead to missed opportunities on the shelf. Find A Solution icon Inconsistent Execution Across Retailers Each retailer has different SBT requirements, data formats, and expectations. Managing these variations manually creates compliance risks, billing errors, and inconsistent execution across your network. Find A Solution icon The Smarter Way to Execute SBT Bring Control and Consistency to Scan-Based Trading with TrueCommerce Datalliance VMI Scan-Based Trading requires precise execution at the store level. Our VMI platform turns POS data into consistent replenishment and stronger in-store performance across your retail network. You reduce manual work and keep shelves stocked with confidence. text_media image left POS-Driven Replenishment and Inventory Control<br \/>\nTrueCommerce applies VMI logic to turn POS data into replenishment decisions based on real sales, current inventory, and retailer expectations. This helps ensure the right products are available at the right time while minimizing excess inventory and improving overall shelf performance.<br \/>\nConsistent Execution Across Retailers<br \/>\nExecute Scan-Based Trading programs consistently across every partner by incorporating retailer-specific requirements into your workflows. This supports accurate billing, reliable replenishment, and reduces the risk of errors across your network.<br \/>\nOptimize Shelf Performance and Focus on What Matters<br \/>\nMaintain appropriate inventory levels leveraging store assortments with min\/max and shelf capacity logic while monitoring performance across thousands of store-item combinations. Exception-based workflows highlight what needs attention, helping teams improve efficiency and capture more sales opportunities. tc_website-assets_MeetCustomerEDIRequirements_white-background tc_website-assets_MeetCustomerEDIRequirements_white-background.svg tc_website-assets_meetcustomeredirequirements_white-background-2 inherit 2025-12-17 16:29:51 2025-12-17 16:32:37 image\/svg+xml image svg+xml py-10 Ready to take control of your Scan-Based Trading program. Connect with our experts to see how TrueCommerce helps you improve replenishment, maintain shelf performance, and execute consistently across every retailer. Discover Our VMI Platform primary Beyond Forecasting Solve More of Your Supply Chain Challenges Beyond Scan Based Trading, TrueCommerce supports a wide range of supply chain and commerce needs. From automated VMI programs to EDI, order management, and digital storefronts, our platform helps you improve accuracy, streamline operations, and scale with confidence. 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Explore Our B2B eCommerce Platform icon Streamlining Our Customers\u2019 Inventory We\u2019ve helped our customers modernize their inventory workflows to capture more opportunities. customers See Customer Success Stories Resource Library big manual resource Book a Demo A Demo Built to Your EDI Business Goals See what TrueCommerce can do. Our EDI experts will walk you through your specific use case and show how our EDI platform helps you simplify, scale, and succeed. Book a Demo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>small-header Take Control of Scan Based Trading Optimize Inventory Performance with Smarter Scan-Based Trading Also known as Pay-by-Scan or consignment, Scan-Based Trading (SBT) shifts inventory ownership to the supplier while retailers pay as items sell. 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