Process & Strategy Business Lead
Lowe's Companies Inc.
Ryan Funkhouser currently serves as a Business Lead in Asset Protection Process & Strategy for Lowe’s Companies Inc. In this role, Ryan oversees all aspects of Inventory Accuracy for over 1,700+ big-box home improvement retail locations. His responsibilities include RFID and manual cycle count processes, while supporting efforts on item location, inventory replenishment and physical inventory, focusing on process efficiency improvements to support associate and customer experiences alike. Ryan works closely with vendor partners and corporate support teams, as well as maintaining close connections with divisional, regional, and district-level asset protection and safety teams. During his twenty-one years with Lowe’s, Ryan has worked in store, field and corporate leadership positions throughout the country.
Tuesday Jun 24
3:45pm - 4:30pm
RFID technology gives retailers capabilities they have wanted for decades. These intelligent labels can today be found on a wide range of consumer goods, including items that sell for under 99¢. This session will explore the many ways retailers and investigators are putting this technology to good use. Experts will share case studies highlighting how they have combined RFID with other solutions to protect against theft, improve investigation outcomes and elevate the shopping experience of honest customers. Retailers, law enforcement professionals and prosecutors who attend this session will walk away with actionable insights.