User's Manual

TAGGING

WHAT TO TAG | USING DISPOSABLE TAGS | TAGS & LABELS | APPLYING DISPOSABLE TAGS

APPLYING REUSABLE TAGS | WHERE TO PLACE REUSABLE TAGS

WHAT TO TAG

To maximize the effectiveness of the Checkpoint system, it is important to follow tagging and placement

procedures. What you tag depends not only on the merchandise you carry, but your store’s size, location, layout,

and customers.

Listed below are a few guidelines:

• Protect frequently stolen items. Your sales and shrink patterns will tell you which merchandise

shoplifters take most often.

• Protect popular merchandise. “Trendy” and seasonal merchandise that sells well particularly

attracts shoplifters. Change tagging patterns as trends change.

• Protect expensive inventory. Your company may decide to tag all items above a certain price point.

• Protect “brand-name” goods. Protecting national brands and designer clothing works well,

particularly for specialty stores.

Handling and placement of the tag is very important. Keep the

following items in mind when tagging merchandise:

• Make the tags look natural and inconspicuous on

products. Place labels on the back or side of products.

• Do not cover up important instructions, contents,

or date/lot information.

• Apply the tag to a flat surface of the product. Try not to

bend the tag. If you must, bend the tag 1/4” on one side

only and no more than 90 degrees. Note that bending

the tag may hinder detection.

USING DISPOSABLE TAGS