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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.

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.

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’s difficult to maintain shelf availability and avoid lost sales.

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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.

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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.

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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.
  • POS-Driven Replenishment and Inventory Control
    TrueCommerce 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.
  • Consistent Execution Across Retailers
    Execute 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.
  • Optimize Shelf Performance and Focus on What Matters
    Maintain 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.

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.

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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.

Streamline Order Exchange with EDI

TrueCommerce automates electronic document exchange across partners, reducing manual entry, cutting errors, and speeding order cycles for smoother fulfillment.

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Connect Business Systems Seamlessly

TrueCommerce integrates ERP, marketplaces, and storefronts so order, customer, and inventory data flows automatically, eliminating rekeying and improving data accuracy.

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Expand Sales Channels with B2B eCommerce

TrueCommerce supports multi-channel commerce with unified order management across online storefronts, marketplaces, and EDI, simplifying growth and fulfillment.

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We knew what we wanted but found that we couldn’t do it ourselves. We needed a seamless system of electronically placing orders, and then seeing when they were delivered. At the same time, we wanted to track how well our suppliers were meeting their delivery promises

Stephen Bacon, Supply Chain Director

The time and money we’re saving overall with TrueCommerce EDI for Sage X3 is substantial, but the value of the system is beyond that, it’s priceless.

Susan Penouilh, EDI Programmer Analyst

The big difference we’ve seen is a 20% increase in analyst productivity, attributed to the ease of navigation of the TrueCommerce Datalliance tool as well as the accessibility of pertinent data to enable informed decision-making.

Liz Tavres, Senior Manager Global Customer Operations

Streamlining Our Customers’ Inventory

We’ve helped our customers modernize their inventory workflows to capture more opportunities.

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