We build and manage data sharing communities within specific retail market sectors (e.g. convenience and grocery). We collect, cleanse and deliver point-of-service information to community members in whatever format they require. Members of our data sharing community can use their own resources to analyse the information that we provide, or use our industry analysts to provide insights and strategic advice.
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Your ROI isn’t everything—it’s the only thing
Supply chains are not getting simpler. Often you don’t know what you don’t know. And that lack of knowledge can be costly.
Working with retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors, we offer a unique blend of consulting and data-related services to uncover opportunities for cost-savings and new revenues, in companies large and small.
In fact, if we can’t make a business case showing a measurable return to your bottom line, we’ll walk away.
We generate suggested orders from the sales and inventory data that we collect. Once an order is approved, it is delivered to the supplier via our Web-based EDI service which also provides electronic receiving, invoicing, reconciliation and payment.
Read MoreOur real-time inventory management service uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to continuously track inventory items (and other assets) in stores, distribution centres and warehouses. It eliminates the need for physical stock counts and provides automatic alerts for low stock and stock-outs. The service can be integrated with existing inventory and security systems (CCTV, alarm, etc.) to significantly improve loss prevention.
Read MoreThis service allows members of our data sharing community to offer targeted, location-specific, timed-based deals and promotions to potential buyers (within or outside the community) and reward them with coupons, punches or points for their participation. It also aggregates and analyses community deals and those from third parties to improve targeting and offers, and gain insights into buyer behaviour and local competition.
Read MoreUses the infrastructure provided by our data sharing service to monitor the operating efficiency of refrigeration, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning), lighting and other in-store equipment to help predict failure, reduce maintenance and energy costs. It automatically alerts owners and managers to situations requiring their involvement.
Read MoreOur collaborative replenishment service comprises Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Scan-Based Trading (SBT). With VMI, suppliers replenish in-store inventories themselves: retailers take ownership of the stock and pay for it when it is replenished. SBT is a form of consignment selling: the supplier owns the stock and the retailer pays for it when it is sold. Our services automate the process using the sales and inventory data that we collect and our EDI service.
Read MoreOur retail industry services include merchandising, logistics, operations, marketing and administration. Our technology services include needs analysis, business process evaluation and re-engineering, technology evaluation and selection, project management and implementation. Our principals have an average of 30+ years’ industry experience.
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