Retail Supply Chain Management
News, videos and in-depth articles on retail warehouse and supply chain management

Can the retail industry really afford stockouts?

In the event of waning consumer confidence, retail supply chain managers
could be asked to reduce stock levels. And when that happens, the real cost
of stock-outs could be glaringly exposed.

Coral deploys Cloud Workforce Management from WorkPlace Systems across 1700 shops January 31, 2012 WorkPlace Systems plc has announced that Coral, part of Gala Coral Group, have rolled out WorkPlace OnLine Workforce Management (WFM) across 1700 licensed betting shops for 10,000 colleagues. Ted Baker rolls out Cegid retail management software to support expansion in US and Asia January 25, 2012 Ted Baker, the fast-growing British designer brand, is rolling-out new point-of-sale and retail management software, Yourcegid Retail, to help support its expansion abroad. New version of Futura's Retail Management System helps retailers save money January 25, 2012 To help cut costs, act smarter, save money and avoid business failure, Futura Retail Solutions has unveiled a new version of its retail management software at RBTE 2012. Advanced Supply Chain sets up camp with fast-growing retailer January 24, 2012 Advanced Supply Chain has been appointed by GO Outdoors, one of the fastest growing retailers in Europe, to manage a fulfilment warehouse and UK distribution operation to its retail Stores. Co-op focuses on building market share by exploring the value of transactions January 24, 2012 The Channel Islands Co-operative Society Ltd (CICS), which operates across 27 stores, with an annual turnover of over £153 million, has increased visibility across its store-wide operations using business intelligence tools from Manthan Systems, as part of a strategy to grow market share. Wipro launches FLoW by Wipro Retail a solution for franchise and wholesale functionality January 17, 2012 Wipro Retail has launched FLoW by Wipro Retail an Oracle-based pricing, supply chain and finance management solution specifically for retail franchises and wholesalers, giving them much greater data visibility for faster, more accurate trading. Maple Lake acquires Satori Planning Pty in continued global expansion January 10, 2012 Maple Lake, the assortment planning and allocation solutions provider to the retail industry, has completed a deal to acquire Satori Planning Pty, a former distributor of Maple Lake's solutions in Australian and the Pacific Rim. Expanding US fashion retailer rue21 keeps on top of trends with Maple Lake assortment planning software December 13, 2011 rue21, the US specialty apparel retailer with over 750 stores, has begun to implement Maple Lake assortment planning software. Timbuk2 wins Industry Achievement Award for Business Analytics powered by PivotLink December 07, 2011 PivotLink salutes SF-based customer Timbuk2 for winning the "Industry Achievement Award for Business Analytics Excellence" from Aberdeen Group, the information technology (IT) analyst firm. Halfords to gain customer insight through Empathica feedback programme November 30, 2011 Halfords, the retailer of bicycles, car parts and accessories, has retained Customer Experience Management experts Empathica, to analyse feedback from its new, 'That's Helpful, That's Halfords' strategy. The Body Shop goes live with RedPrairie Execution Management November 23, 2011 RedPrairie Corporation, a global supply chain and retail technology provider, has announced that The Body Shop has gone live with RedPrairie Execution Management at more than 70 stores in Indonesia. Synovate Retail Performance add to behavioural analysis solutions with Track and Trace November 23, 2011 Synovate Retail Performance has confirmed a new partnership with Track & Trace AS, Norway.  Greggs saves dough with Paragon software November 16, 2011 Bakery retailer Greggs will implement Paragon optimised transportation planning nationwide following a successful pilot project. The John Lewis Partnership to cut the cost of invoices with Itim November 15, 2011 The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is implementing Didos, a specialist invoice matching engine from retail solutions specialists Itim. Maginus to demonstrate its multi-channel offering at ECMOD 2011 November 02, 2011 Visitors will experience software that delivers all the tools required to build and run a successful multi-channel operation. Maple Lake launches new assortment planning solution for retailers November 02, 2011 Maple Lake, the retail software vendor with clients including Levis, adidas, Forever 21 and Donna Karan, has recently launched the latest, enhanced version of its QuickAssortment merchandise planning solution. Island Pacific is the latest big name signing for Retail Business Technology Expo 2012 October 26, 2011 Island Pacific is the latest high profile signing for Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payment Solutions 2012, the one stop shop for end to end retail and hospitality solutions. Beales puts data to work with K3 Retail October 26, 2011 Beales has reportedly almost tripled its trading base with the recent acquisition of the Anglia Co-op's 19 Westgate department stores, growth that will be supported by its recent adoption of Business Intelligence (BI) and loss prevention solutions from K3 Retail.

Supply Chain Videos Datalogic Elf Rugged PDA Review YourTechTV.com Elf™ is ready to revolutionize mobile computing with its unprecedented features, technology and speed. Argos voice case study by Voxware December 16, 2009 Voice directed distribution used by Argos Somerfield voice case study by Voxware YourTechTV.com Visionlab & Zetes Voice Solution YourTechTV.com A win-win collaboration with the 3i Voice Solution Lightning Pick Customer Video Case Study YourTechTV.com Tuesday Morning is a dynamic retail chain of over 790 stores across the United States, specializing in selling deeply discounted, closeout upscale home accessories and gifts. Eliminating labelling errors in the food industry YourTechTV.com Highly innovative label checking application helps G’s Marketing to substantially reduce produce labelling errors & improve productivity. The Last Yard: Managing from Shelf to Shopper YourTechTV.com Jayne O'Donnell comments on the changing ways consumers shop for new products, with opinions from the rest of the panel Retail Logistics YourTechTV.com A superb video showing the NIKE distribution centre by VanDerLande. Related Research Business through the looking glass July 28, 2008 Why the customer-centric retailer needs supply chain visibility Replenishment Demands Data Aldata - White Paper With a wealth of software management tools now available, how can retailers move from supply to demand led replenishment? Survival of the Fittest A Retail business brief How Leading Retailers Are Positioning Themselves for Profitability and Strength in a Tough Economy. Quick Diary Dates EuroCIS 2012 28 February 2012 Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany Retail Business Technology Expo and Cards & Payments Solutions 2012 13 March 2012 Earls Court Exhibition Centre, Warwick Road, London, SW5 9TA Total Supply Chain Summit 21 May 2012 Hilton Birmingham Metropole, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham B40 1PP ID WORLD 2011 2 November 2012 Milanofiori Congress Centre, Strada 1A, Milanofiori 20090 Assago, Milan, Italy Sponsored Links Manufacturing & Logistics IT Magazine Europe's leading business magazine and website dedicated to the use of technology in manufacturing and the supply chain. IT Reseller Magazine Provides real-time IT Channel technology news and education material updated throughout the business day for corporate managers and hi-tech professionals. YourTechTV.com 100's of hi-end technology only videos from around the world. Free video sharing portal. YourLogisticsTV.com Website totally dedicated to logistics and material handling videos. Transport Distribution Europe Magazine (TDE) If you’re involved in the exciting and mission-critical world of transport and distribution, make sure you subscribe to Transport Distribution Europe Magazine (TDE) aimed at fleet and transport professionals just like you.