Submitted by Fran Clark, V.P. Business Development, Profitech, Inc.

Comments on Friday's Thought Challenge from Mark McClain, Wal-Mart:

I think surveys are not very accurate as they are often opinion related and as you suggest Mark, different companies account for thing differently. Why isn't ALL LOSS OF PROFIT considered in these surveys? Certainly, it's a number we can all get even if it is mark downs, waste, damage and even if you get a credit allowance. Hopefully, everyone is checking those and not assuming they are within tolerance.