WIS International

WIS International

Third-party inventory verification and counting

Overview

WIS International provides third-party inventory services to retailers, offering accurate counts of shelves and stock to verify physical inventory against retailer records. It conducts nationwide inventory counts through trained teams, using methods that evolved from manual transcription to barcode scanning, and delivers data on stock levels, discrepancies, and compliance. WIS International differentiates itself by its large scale and geographic reach in North America, the result of the historic merger of Washington Inventory Services and Western Inventory Services and, later, the acquisition of RGIS, which made it the world’s largest inventory services provider. Its goal is to help retailers reduce shrink, improve stock accuracy, and optimize shelf availability by delivering precise, independent inventory data and actionable insights.

Significant Headcount Growth

About WIS International

Simplify's Rating
Why WIS International is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consulting

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$70M

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1953

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acrebis expanded WIS into Asia Pacific in June 2024, opening new revenue corridors.
  • RGIS's 2023 UK and Mexico acquisitions validate WIS assets and maintain category leadership.
  • WIS’s 2026 court victory in New York reduced immediate employment-liability overhang.

What critics are saying

  • California WARN filings showed 10 layoffs in January 2026, signaling continued cost pressure.
  • A May 2026 data breach exposed Social Security numbers, creating litigation and trust damage.
  • NLRB case 27-CA-360592 remains open in Colorado, threatening labor costs and operating flexibility.

What makes WIS International unique

  • WIS and RGIS integration preserved a worldwide inventory-counting platform, not just a staffing vendor.
  • Acrebis partnership launched FlexCount in Asia during 2025, extending self-counting and hybrid workflows.
  • WIS still serves major retailers with physical counts, merchandising, and data-collection services globally.

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Funding

Total Funding

$70M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Referral Bonus

Training Programs

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
Newswire
Jun 3rd, 2024
Wis International Partners With Singapore'S Acrebis To Expand Into The Asia Pacific Region

The strategic partnership strengthens international presence for WIS International while enhancing the inventory services provided by ACREBIS

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