5 Reasons SIR Is the Wetstock Advantage You’re Overlooking 

In many countries, Statistical Inventory Reconciliation (SIR) is either required by law or highly encouraged as best practice. As such, it can often be treated as just another compliance requirement. But savvy fuel retailers know that while meeting regulatory requirements is essential, maintaining environmental compliance is far more than an obligatory box to tick. 

Titan Cloud’s strategic partnership with Barcelona-based Alvic Group is an example of how SIR technology can be leveraged for far greater wetstock benefits. Their SIR product, Alvic CEI, uses Titan Cloud technology to collect and monitor systems data at retail fuel sites. That data then provides actionable insights that can be used to support precision downstream fuel management. 

“Partnering with Titan Cloud, we offer our customers a way to leapfrog competitors who are stuck with outdated systems, and embrace a truly integrated, future-proof platform,” says Roc Arisa Alemany, Managing Director at Alvic Group. “Titan Cloud’s solution provides real-time visibility and control, empowering fuel companies to optimize their entire operation from regulatory compliance to supply logistics and preventive maintenance.”   

Another example is our partnership with Showa Kiki Kogyo Co., Ltd. (SKK) in Japan, who’s partnered with us for over a decade to deliver software solutions that ensure our customers’ compliance:

“Through the use of Titan Cloud’s SIR solution, we are able to ensure the integrity of our customers’ underground storage tanks and piping. This solution has been officially approved by JASHM in Japan since 2014 as a Performance Evaluation for Inspections of Underground Tanks, and is highly trusted in Japan,” said SKK’s President Shinsuke Maeshiba.

Here are 5 often-overlooked benefits of SIR that top performing operators use to gain an edge in today’s highly competitive fuel market: 

1. Total visibility using data you already have 

Think of the tools already operating within a retail fuel operation. In combination, ATGs, manual dipping methods, POS and BOS systems, and delivery dockets produce a treasure trove of data. Trained professionals use analysis of this data to look for leaks or other anomalies that impact compliance status. A report is then generated for the site owner or operator, indicating a Pass, Fail, or Inconclusive result. Anything less than a Pass also comes with an overview of data inconsistencies to flag any necessary investigation. 

While this process is focused on detecting fuel leaks impacting compliance, the sophisticated algorithms used by SIR are doing so much more. Statistical analysis is being conducted on fuel inventory, delivery information, and dispensing data that can uncover nearly everything going on in a retailer’s downstream fuel operations. By turning raw data into operational intelligence, SIR empowers fuel retailers to shift from reactive issue management to proactive, performance-driven decision-making.  

2. Pattern recognition that tells the full story 

Fuel losses or gains aren’t just numbers—they’re signals. Unexplained gains or losses may indicate water ingress, temperature-related volume fluctuations, over-dispensing, or delivery shortfalls. Large variances can be the result of faulty gauges, sales capture inaccuracies, POS/BOS system errors, or even theft.  

At the same time, most retailers overspend on maintenance—testing or fixing parts of the system that aren’t actually the problem. Without the data needed to make the right decisions, they can perpetuate this pattern with unnecessary service visits and repeat issues.  

Using alarm data to reveal trends in flow rate, line drain-back, or meter drift, SIR can pinpoint the cause of discrepancies to reveal where actual issues are developing. Armed with root cause data, fuel retailers can then quickly and easily prioritize service calls based on urgency and provide technicians with the best information possible to target remediation.  

3. Precision leak detection tailored to each site 

Small leaks can lead to big costs if they’re not caught in time. In addition to clear reporting on conclusive pass/fail results, SIR technology can be programmed with customizable triggers and thresholds, leveraging advanced statistical analysis to detect leaks significantly smaller than traditional testing methods can identify. 

For example, Titan Cloud’s SIR solution detects leaks as small as 0.189 litres per hour (roughly half a can of Coke) with over 99.6% accuracy. That’s not just precise—it’s protective, helping operators avoid costly cleanups, fines, or reputational damage.  

In our case, it’s also peace of mind. Titan Cloud is recognized as the most accurate provider of SIR services in the industry, offering unmatched leak detection, lower operational costs, and stronger compliance. Our SIR solution is certified to detect loss trends to 18.2 Litres per day or 0.1 Gallons per hour—the highest level of certification available for inventory reconciliation using this method. 

4. Key insights to optimize infrastructure maintenance 

Using data analytics from SIR enables a retail fuel operator to gain key insight into the health of their forecourt. By identifying when unexplained losses are observed, and pinpointing the root cause of inaccuracies, they can steer clear of unnecessary testing and avoid fixing elements of tanks that were not actually causing issues. 

But what about losses from last year—or even the last few years? How can a retailer determine whether a conspicuous past trend was seasonal or systemic? SIR can run historical data through its algorithms as well, providing a retrospective look at performance that can confirm whether past anomalies were cause for concern—or just background noise. As such, SIR is a powerful tool for investigating past problems, validating fixes, and documenting performance over time going forward. 

5. Quick implementation and competitive advantage 

SIR’s complex algorithms and data analysis capabilities might sound sophisticated—and they are—but implementation is refreshingly simple. From your kickoff call with Titan Cloud, we can start pulling your systems data into our platform as early as the next day. Titan Cloud’s SIR service is independently certified and globally trusted, so you can be confident in the speed of implementation as well as accuracy, consistency, and compliance of every report. 

What does this mean for your customers? Positive experience and trust in your brand. Alerts related to leak detection or inventory anomalies empower wetstock managers to act quickly—avoiding disruptions at the pump and the reputational damage that can follow. Enabling a proactive operational approach and rapid response to hardware issues further provides a satisfactory forecourt experience for customers—improving brand perception and loyalty. 

SIR is about control 

SIR is no longer just about compliance—it’s the ability to transform operational data into actionable intelligence to help wetstock managers work proactively, not reactively. It’s about identifying problems before they snowball, allocating resources wisely, and improving site performance with minimal disruption. Whether you’re looking to reduce fuel loss, improve maintenance efficiency, or just sleep better at night knowing your sites are leak-free and compliant, SIR is the essential business tool you didn’t know you already had. 

To learn how the Titan Cloud platform can keep your sites compliant while optimizing your wetstock management operations, speak with one of our solutions consultants today.