The Handheld Group has been named one of this year's Super Companies by the Swedish business magazine Veckans Affrer. It is the third consecutive year that the Handheld Group has received the prestigious award.
Retail Supply Chain Software/Management, Retail Management Software, Retail Warehousing
The term Retail is defined as the sale of goods and services from companies or individuals to the end-consumer. Retailers acquire goods from producers and then sell these goods in-store or on-line via the internet. Retail supply chain software can enhance supply chain efficiency and trading partner collaboration by better connecting product information, processes and trading partners. Retail companies become involved in supply chain management in order to control product quality, inventory levels, timing, and expenses. Retail supply chain software encompasses warehouse & transportation solutions, inventory control, and possibly additional strategic/planning modules, particularly for the larger/volume-based retailers.
7th International Trade Fair and Science Forum for Automatic Identification EURO ID 2011
Oct 28, 2010
From the 5th to the 7th April 2011, EURO ID will connect people, business and technology at the Messe Berlin trade fair grounds.
Dixons Retail positioned for success with SAP
Oct 28, 2010
SAP UK & Ireland has announced that Dixons Retail, the specialist electrical retailer, is overhauling its business processes by replacing all of its core systems with SAP.
Wesupply - open for discussion
Oct 28, 2010
Wesupply has launched a regular and topical Blog on EDI, electronic trading and supply chain management at www.wesupply.com/blog.
Datalogic and Cam for the 'fast shopping' in Citt di Castello
Oct 27, 2010
Citt di Castello - Famila offers its customers a new and quick way of shopping: self-shopping.
Huuskes lowers personnel costs by 20% with new order fulfilment system
Oct 27, 2010
Huuskes Versproducten BV from Enschede (the Netherlands) manufactures and delivers convenience meals and processes ingredients to prepare convenience meals.
Top speakers, more networking and tomorrow's technology today at Logistics Link South
Oct 21, 2010
The organisers of 2011's Logistics Link South have unveiled a number of new features and events for the show in Sandown Park, Esher, on 15 and 16 February.
JDA survey reveals revenue growth in travel
Oct 21, 2010
According to a recent survey conducted by JDA Software, companies in the travel, transportation and hospitality industries are achieving strong revenue increases up to 3 percent using advanced pricing and revenue management technology.
Transwide launches twSource, its sourcing and e-Tendering platform
Oct 20, 2010
Transwide, a division of Wolters Kluwer, has launched twSource, a SaaS transport sourcing and tendering platform, powered by the strength of the Transwide on demand TMS platform.
Psion launches IngenuityLive! as IngenuityWorking.com marks six month anniversary
Oct 20, 2010
Psion, a global provider of mobile computing solutions, has announced that its online collaborative community and social network has received more than 112,000 unique visitors and has grown to over 8,000 registered members since its launch six months ago.
Retail Supply Chain Management
Retail supply chain management (RSCM) is the process of managing the flow of products from suppliers to retailers to consumers. It includes all the activities involved in getting products to the right place at the right time, in the right quantity, and at the right cost.
RSCM is an essential part of any retail business, as it can have a significant impact on profitability. By optimizing the supply chain, retailers can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and deliver products to customers more quickly. RSCM also includes a number of other activities, such as inventory management, order fulfillment, and customer service.
There are a number of challenges that retailers face in managing their supply chains. These include:
- Volatile demand: Consumer demand can be unpredictable, which can make it difficult to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
- Globalization: The increasing globalization of the retail industry means that retailers need to manage their supply chains across multiple countries and cultures.
- Technology: The rapid pace of technological change is impacting the retail supply chain, as retailers need to adopt new technologies to stay ahead of the competition.
The five main components of RSCM are:
- Planning: This involves forecasting demand, developing sourcing strategies, and creating production schedules.
- Procurement: This involves sourcing raw materials, components, and finished goods from suppliers.
- Manufacturing: This involves transforming raw materials into finished goods.
- Warehousing: This involves storing finished goods until they are needed.
- Distribution: This involves transporting finished goods to retailers.
