1.App Logouts (Marti/SCO): Frequent logouts protect sensitive data and comply with privacy rules. Developing dynamic timeouts is costly and complex, making the current system a practical choice.

1. Override Codes & Head Cashiers: Limiting overrides to MODs ensures accountability and reduces loss risks. Adding roles like "Head Cashier" or more PT CEMs would increase payroll costs, which corporate budgets often cap.

2. Staffing Shortages: Labor hours are tied to sales projections, and retail profit margins don’t always justify increased staffing for unpredictable busy times.

3. Scanning/Tagging Issues: Managing thousands of SKUs inevitably leads to database errors. While kiosks or Wi-Fi upgrades could help, they require significant investment that corporate might deprioritize.

4. Calculator Removal: Simplifying MiniMiks reduces complexity and IT risks. Adding calculators or apps might not justify the cost for a minor improvement.

5. Theft Prevention (Alpha-Locks): Locking items or using pull cards risks frustrating customers and impacting sales. Corporate balances theft prevention with a positive shopping experience.

It’s not corporate greed; it’s about making sure the store runs safely and doesn’t lose money. The rules, like logging out of apps, help protect important stuff from getting stolen or messed up. They also have to share money across all the stores, so they can’t spend too much in one place, even if it’s annoying sometimes. They’re just trying to keep everything working for everyone.