VP, Zebra Retail Solutions
Zebra Technologies
Ed Tonkon is a recognized authority in retail operations and asset protection with over 25 years of senior executive experience. As a trusted voice in the loss prevention community, Ed actively shapes industry strategy through his service on the RILA Asset Protection Leaders Council and Horizons Committee.
His extensive leadership portfolio includes serving as CEO of WIS International—the world’s second-largest physical inventory management business—and CEO of Hart Systems, prior to its acquisition by Zebra. Ed’s deep expertise spans retail, logistics, and supply chain efficiency, having also held top executive roles at Noble Logistics, Huffy Service First, and Southland Corporation.
A sought-after thought leader, Ed frequently speaks on inventory management and Lean practices at premier events like the NRF Annual Conference. He holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin, where he actively serves on multiple prestigious advisory boards.
Tuesday Jun 9
11:45am - 12:15pm
Exhibitor Big Ideas Stage
Relying on third-party vendors for inventory counts often leaves retailers grappling with severe scheduling bottlenecks, operational inefficiencies, vendor inflexibility, conduct issues and questionable inventory accuracy. If this sounds familiar, join us to discover how Swarovski revolutionized its inventory management & profit protection strategy.
In this session, you will learn how Swarovski rapidly and seamlessly implemented a new inventory system to eliminate their reliance on unreliable external vendors, unlocking unprecedented operational control. Attendees will gain actionable insights into the resulting benefits, including significant cost savings, the mitigation of external vendor risks in-store, and enhanced long-term financial planning capabilities. Discover how taking inventory into your own hands can make your loss prevention strategy shine.
