Go digital for a competitive retail supply chain
In the fast-moving world of consumer goods, logistics represents a critical competitive factor.
Challenges
How can retailers cope with changing environmental conditions, supply problems and an unreliable flow of goods? How can the demand for carbon-neutral, fair-trade products be satisfied in an economically sustainable way?
Retailers need to ensure goods are available at the point of sale when needed, even when faced with unforeseeable restrictions and new challenges, including:
- creation of new shopping experiences
- ever-changing demand and fleeting trends
- seasonal peaks that require precision so you can constantly stay ahead of the competition
Now more than ever, the retail and consumer goods industry faces challenges that can only be overcome with a new way of thinking. This is true in sales and marketing, but it is especially true in procurement and logistics.
Solutions
Enable the successful management of expansive international retail and supplier networks with smart digital solutions. Precisely fine-tune production and transport links to ensure the long-term agility and competitiveness of manufacturers and retailers, both online and offline.
Bring multi-channel to procurement
Control and optimize every step, from ordering to transport to goods receipt, both inbound and outbound. To do this, the various players in the supply chain must be interconnected. Manufacturers, logistics service providers, stores and markets need a cross-enterprise, system-neutral platform that consolidates all data streams.
Implement a cloud-based solution, like a supply chain control tower, to make this kind of collaboration a reality. Get end-to-end visibility of the logistics network across all suppliers, warehouses and stores—plus complete monitoring of goods deliveries.
The control over shipping processes incorporates all the factors that might lead to delays, unnecessary special transports, or even outright cancellations. This mitigates risk factors such as extreme weather, traffic congestion, or the impact of crises, making goods procurement more resilient and even cheaper in the end.
Online management of offline activities
Streamline costs and remain responsive by leveraging the support of smart systems for planning and optimization. The pressure that brick-and-mortar businesses feel from e-commerce may be unwelcome, but it is a sign of where everyone is headed: even offline retail cannot remain competitive over the long term without digital solutions.
The digital twin, which digitally maps and analyzes supply chains or store networks, is an example of a tool that helps make informed decisions. The digital twin uses real, validated data to allow you to precisely simulate growth scenarios, forecast capacity reserves and optimize procurement networks. This makes it possible to calculate and assess the ramifications of changes.
We have the industry expertise and logistics experience to help you implement a personalized IT solution.
