How coordinated ordering improves load optimization
Load optimization requires more than just efficient truck loading on the part of suppliers. Here’s how wholesalers and retailers can do their part with coordinated ordering.
Tailor your on-shelf inventory with store-specific planograms
A unified approach to category management combined with the right planning tool allows retailers to leverage localized demand data to automate store-specific planogramming.
3 ways planning software raises grocery wholesale margins
Discover 3 game-changing ways to improve wholesale margins using an AI-powered supply chain planning platform.
3 hurdles to super supplier collaboration — and how to clear them
Retailer and supplier collaboration is critical for an optimized supply chain. Find out how suppliers can overcome collaborative challenges.
Five challenges in pet supply retail and how to tame them
Discover the five critical challenges facing pet retailers today and our recommendations for how to tame them, from managing complex assortments to navigating the omnichannel landscape.
Transform consumer goods S&OP with next-level demand shaping
The blog discusses on how forecasts built using demand sensing can result in fewer lost sales, reduced waste, and increased cost savings.
Operational efficiency is the key to success
In this blog, the author delves into the key considerations for retailers and consumer goods companies to overcome the inflation crisis by optimizing their supply chain operations.
How demand sensing helps conquer FMCG supply chain chaos
This blog explores how forecasts built using demand sensing can result in fewer lost sales, reduced waste, and increased cost savings.
4 key trends and technology impacting grocery retail
RELEX CEO Mikko Kärkkäinen recently spoke with Total Retail about what he sees as the top four trends impacting grocery retail this year.
How to maximize store operational efficiency with a clever supply chain planning solution
This blog discusses how an effective supply chain planning solution can help keep relationships strong and stores efficient, stocked, and robust.
3 fundamentals to maintain control of demand in the consumer goods supply chain
While many are adding new products to their ranges that appeal to price-conscious shoppers or slimming down packaging to reduce costs, it’s important they also have 3 fundamentals in place to maintain control of demand.
2022 year in review
This blog provides a look back on the events of 2022 with perspective on what is to come in 2023 and how RELEX is well-positioned to meet the needs of retailers and CPG companies.
New ways to leverage space in promotional planning & execution
Delaney's thoughts about the advances being made in combining the planning of promotions and planograms and how RELEX is supporting retailers to make their work easier, more efficient, and more valuable.
3 ways for retailers to fight inflation woes using promotion planning
The blog explores 3 major ways promotion planning can help retailers provide value to their customers and appeal to their shifting spending habits.
3 major causes of waste in the food supply chain
This blog discusses the top causes of waste across the food supply chain and how technology can help grocery stores meet customer needs while reducing food waste and ultimately cutting their footprint.
Seasonal inventory management – Planning for Halloween
It’s that time of year again – Halloween, a season when retailers promote everything from candy and pumpkins to costumes and decorations. While the season’s theme may be scary, Halloween shouldn’t frighten retailers.
Convenience stores need to automate or get left behind
To stay competitive, C-stores need a system that uses a single source of data to inform decisions about operational tasks while solving challenges related to staff, space, and inventory management.
How to turn local teams into highly accurate fresh replenishment experts: using technology to augment local knowledge
US-based grocery retailers who combine the use of AI with their human experts see the benefits of a fully optimized fresh assortment – with more sales and less waste
How data best practices can improve inventory management and forecast accuracy
Accurate inventory data is vital to optimal inventory management for every retailer. This blog spots four common causes of inventory data inaccuracies retailers should avoid.
Drug inventory management (Part 2): Handling substitutions and generic medications
To ensure they can meet ongoing demand without pause and offer exceptional customer service, pharmacies need a system that can automatically adjust replenishment orders to account for substitutions.
Retailers and suppliers need to prioritize collaboration now
When suppliers and retailers prioritize collaboration, they can improve their critical relationships at the ground level, support better planning across the supply chain, and prevent disruption.
Pharmaceutical distribution: Managing availability requirements and product shifts
Pharmaceutical distributors face challenges with managing a wide array of prescription, OTC products, and substitutions. With advanced technology, pharmacies can handle the complex balancing act between suppliers and retailers.
Drug inventory management (Part 1): Ensuring availability to stay competitive
To be competitive, pharmacies must successfully manage the variable and unique demand for prescription medications.
2021 in review: A year of growth and customer success despite uncertain times
As 2021 is coming to an end, our CEO Mikko looks at this year's highlights, from customer success stories to expanding into new markets.