How to convince your CIO to embark on your retail planning project
We interviewed a few CIOs to see what they thought were the corner stones of new system implementations and wrote down the recurring themes concerning retail planning.
Making the most of markdowns
Markdowns cost retailers billions, yet they are essential in the world of retail. To make most of it, retailers need to maximize margin and avoid excess stock.
Frictionless retail and the new grocery supply chain
Running a grocery business has changed fundamentally: The days of working on intuition have passed, and the days of data analytics and frictionless retail are here.
Overcome challenges in managing product assortment in drug stores
Years ago, a store may have stocked between 7,000 and 8,000 over-the-counter SKUs. Today, retailers have to account for and optimize anywhere between 15,000 and 20,000 SKUs.
It’s time to rethink availability vs. waste in your grocery supply chain
Many assume that a focus on quality leads to a higher level of waste. It doesn't. In fact, waste and quality problems often share the same root cause.
How to choose a supply chain planning system
Choosing a supply chain planning system isn’t easy. That's why we've listed some things to consider if you’re going to transform your supply chain planning.
Solving the retail and supply chain dilemma
As a retailer, you’re under tremendous pressure from all sides. The good old days of simply stacking the shelves and watching it sell are long gone and the competition is fiercer than ever.
Fight the retail price war with successful supply chain planning
This increasingly complex supply chain means that retailers today can no longer rely on traditional pricing strategies in order to differentiate.
Why retail CFOs need to understand the supply chain
Driving efficiency and increasing revenue in this ever-changing environment means a constant pull in multiple directions. So how can the CFO create change, improve the operating ratios and minimize risks for the business?
The core values of RELEX
Our values have been presented outside the company once, at our 10th anniversary party in January this year. But, I thought, why not write them up?