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Walmart Loss Prevention and Asset Protection Audit Checklist

A comprehensive audit checklist designed to evaluate and improve Walmart's loss prevention and asset protection measures, ensuring the security of merchandise, employees, and customers across all retail locations.

Walmart Loss Prevention and Asset Protection Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

The Walmart Loss Prevention and Asset Protection Audit Checklist is a critical tool for safeguarding the company's assets, preventing theft, and ensuring a secure shopping environment. This comprehensive checklist addresses key areas such as inventory shrinkage, employee theft prevention, shoplifting deterrence, and security system effectiveness. By implementing regular audits using this checklist, Walmart can minimize financial losses, protect its merchandise, and maintain a safe environment for customers and employees. This checklist is essential for optimizing retail operations, reducing costs, and preserving profit margins in the highly competitive retail industry.

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Industry

Retail and E-commerce

Standard

Retail Loss Prevention Standards

Workspaces

Retail Stores

Occupations

Loss Prevention Manager
Asset Protection Associate
Store Security Officer
Inventory Control Specialist
Retail Operations Manager
1
Is the security system operational and regularly tested?
2
What is the current inventory shrinkage rate (%)?
Min: 0
Target: 0
Max: 100
3
Are cash handling procedures being followed consistently?
4
Are employee theft deterrence measures in place?
5
Summarize any recent security incidents.
6
Is there an active shoplifting prevention program in place?
7
How many employee training sessions on loss prevention have been conducted in the last year?
Min: 0
Target: 10
Max: 100
8
When was the last security audit conducted?
9
Are all surveillance cameras operational?
10
Describe any new loss prevention strategies implemented in the last six months.
11
Are access control measures for sensitive areas implemented?
12
What is the target percentage for shrinkage reduction this year?
Min: 0
Target: 5
Max: 100
13
When is the next employee training on loss prevention scheduled?
14
Is security personnel present during all operating hours?
15
Summarize any updates to the incident response plan.
16
Is there an effective employee screening process in place?
17
How many loss prevention meetings have been held in the last month?
Min: 0
Target: 2
Max: 50
18
When was the last review of incident reports conducted?
19
Are anti-theft devices used on high-risk merchandise?
20
Provide feedback from staff regarding loss prevention practices.
21
Are risk assessment procedures regularly conducted?
22
How many security incidents have been reported in the last quarter?
Min: 0
Target: 5
Max: 100
23
When was the last training on risk management conducted for staff?
24
Is the emergency response plan readily available to all staff?
25
Outline any recent improvements made to risk management strategies.

FAQs

The audit should be conducted quarterly for each Walmart location, with more frequent spot checks for high-risk areas or stores with a history of significant shrinkage.

The checklist covers inventory control procedures, security camera systems, employee training on theft prevention, cash handling processes, shoplifting deterrence measures, and emergency response protocols.

The audit is typically conducted by Walmart's Loss Prevention team, often including regional loss prevention managers, in collaboration with store managers and asset protection associates.

By systematically evaluating all aspects of loss prevention and asset protection, the checklist helps identify weaknesses in current security measures, ensures consistent application of best practices, and guides the implementation of more effective strategies.

Yes, the checklist can be adapted to address specific security concerns of various Walmart formats, such as Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets, or Sam's Club locations, while maintaining core loss prevention audit elements.

Benefits of Walmart Loss Prevention and Asset Protection Audit Checklist

Reduces inventory shrinkage and financial losses

Enhances store security and employee safety

Improves effectiveness of loss prevention strategies

Ensures compliance with company policies and legal requirements

Identifies vulnerabilities in current asset protection measures