How do you track and report waste and shrinkage during a shift?

• A. Record waste and shrinkage per policy
• B. Report discrepancies to supervisor
• C. Count and reconcile at shift end
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Tracking waste and shrinkage effectively happens when you follow a complete process that covers the whole shift. Record waste and shrinkage per policy as soon as it occurs so the data stays consistent and up to date. If something doesn’t add up, report discrepancies to your supervisor right away so they can review and address them promptly. Then, count and reconcile at the end of the shift to verify that the recorded amounts match the actual inventory and outcomes. Doing all of these steps ensures real-time tracking, accountability, and a validated end-of-shift balance, which is why the best approach is to do all of the above.