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See what’s really in stock

Phantom inventory—stock that appears on hand but isn’t actually available—is one of retail’s most frustrating problems. It creates empty shelves disguised as full ones, delaying reorders, causing stockouts and disappointing customers. Human error, shrink, replenishment mistakes and inaccurate audits all contribute, ultimately driving lost sales.

Invent.ai’s phantom inventory solution restores visibility by analyzing sales patterns, volatility and store-level signals to detect discrepancies between what’s recorded and what’s real. With proactive alerts, real-time adjustments and automated corrections, retailers regain control of their inventory.

 

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AI-powered visibility for accurate inventory and full shelves

AI-powered visibility for accurate inventory and full shelves AI-powered visibility for accurate inventory and full shelves AI-powered visibility for accurate inventory and full shelves AI-powered visibility for accurate inventory and full shelves AI-powered visibility for accurate inventory and full shelves AI-powered visibility for accurate inventory and full shelves

Invent.ai detects phantom inventory in real time and helps teams act before it affects sales. By analyzing sales patterns, volatility and store-level signals, the platform continuously spots discrepancies between recorded and actual stock. Proactive alerts, automated corrections and exception-based workflows ensure data accuracy and give teams confidence. 

 

With invent.ai, retailers can:

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Prevent stockouts

Identify phantom items before they disrupt replenishment.

02

Recover lost sales

Update inventory records in real-time to ensure availability.

03

Reduce manual work

Automate alerts and exception-based corrections.

04

Improve planning decisions

Rely on accurate data for pricing, promotions and forecasting.

05

Boost customer satisfaction

Ensure shoppers find what they’re looking for.

06

Gain visibility across locations

Track inventory accuracy at store and DC levels.

Why choose invent.ai for phantom inventory?

Invent.ai combines predictive analytics, AI-driven detection and automated workflows to give retailers true visibility into what’s on hand.

 

Our solution enables teams to:

 

  • Continuously monitor inventory for discrepancies

  • Automatically correct phantom stock issues

  • Prioritize exceptions that need human intervention

  • Improve planning, replenishment and assortment accuracy

  • Reduce lost sales and operational inefficiencies

Why choose invent.ai for phantom inventory

The science behind it

Invent.ai applies AI and machine learning to detect patterns of discrepancies, comparing system records with real sales and store activity. 

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Automated alerts and corrections keep inventory data accurate in real time, flag anomalies and learn from past adjustments—reducing phantom inventory, boosting sales and giving teams confidence.

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Real-time visibility so you never miss a sale

With invent.ai, retailers spot items that appear in stock but aren’t selling, rank them by potential lost revenue and get daily alerts so teams can act fast and confidently.

 

Here’s how:

  • Identify hidden stock issues – Detect items that seem available but aren’t moving

  • Rank by value – Focus on products with the highest potential lost revenue

  • Daily actionable alerts – Empower store teams to take immediate action

  • Continuous learning – The system improves accuracy over time

The result: accurate stock data, fewer stockouts, smoother operations and confident inventory decisions that keep shelves full and sales optimized.

Turn your retail data into dollars with the power of invent.ai

Stop the guesswork and get the real data insights and AI-decisioning expertise you need to grow in retail across planning, inventory and pricing.