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The Hidden Complexity in the Retail Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Check out Introducing Lean In Retail … Start in the Backroom! As consumers the complexity in the retail supply chain is usually oblivious to us. There is a tremendous amount of complexity which Retailers must navigate to provide this experience. So what makes the Retail Supply Chain so complex?

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Get Ready for Holiday Now … Make It Boring (From A Supply Chain Perspective)!

Supply Chain Game Changer

At least 30% of annual demand in Retail occurs in the 4-5 week period between Black Friday and Christmas. Your Distribution Centre management will implore you to smooth out this demand. The reality is the Supply Chain must be designed to handle the demand from this peak Holiday and Promotional period. Resource Planning.

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Value Stream Mapping your Current State Process!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Specifically the company was going to carry a dramatically different set of products which required a new set of capabilities in Strategic Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Procurement, Inventory Management, Retail Operations and Logistics. There was no visibility to any of this activity otherwise. All Rights Reserved.