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Supply Chain in Retail and the Consumer Goods Industry

Optimized and Efficient Supply Chains Drive Sustainable Success. 

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The supply chain- the journey an item takes from manufacturer to customer- is crucial to a retailer's competitiveness and customer satisfaction. Effective supply chain management (SCM) is key. SCM strategies optimize supply chains and enable rapid response to market changes.   

They also help address challenges such as improving supply chain visibility, reducing supply bottlenecks, increasing flexibility, and implementing sustainability strategies. Retail and consumer goods companies with an optimized supply chain and well-organized fulfillment can also meet increasing market expectations for fast and reliable delivery. 

From Warehouse Management to Last Mile Delivery​

Your challenge

One challenge in optimizing supply chains is finding the right balance between customer needs and cost efficiency. Companies must develop effective and flexible strategies to respond quickly to changing demands. Collaboration with suppliers and manufacturers and process optimization are essential. 

The target picture

Professional coordination and agile alignment of supply chains with your customers' needs significantly increase planning reliability and contribution margins. At the same time, you reduce downtime, inventory costs, and the likelihood of delivery failures. In addition, you can avoid penalties on contractually guaranteed delivery dates and prices. 

Our solution

A data-driven, integrated supply chain with intelligent forecasting models can predict demand, optimize supply chains, minimize costs, and meet customer needs. Implementing powerful SCM software is essential. Automation technologies, AI, and robotics can complement your strategy as needed, further increasing your efficiency and flexibility. 

Benefits for You as a Retailer or Consumer Goods Manufacturer

Excellent customer satisfaction

Improve customer satisfaction by proactively identifying bottlenecks, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining high product quality. 

Optimised inventory management

Optimize your inventory to keep enough goods on hand to meet current demand while eliminating unnecessary, capital-intensive inventory that could spoil. 

Transparency and control improvements

Plan production and delivery processes with real-time tracking. Make predictive decisions and reduce contingencies. 

Streamline collaboration

Improve collaboration with suppliers and customers by using real-time communications to manage data and documents. 

Accurate demand forecasting

Analyze historical data and trends to forecast future demand. These forecasts can be used to optimize inventory management. 

Quality improvement

High returns and poor repurchase rates can be the result of inadequate logistics performance. Efficient logistics processes can help. 

References

SAP on Azure Migration at Arvato Supply Chain Solutions
SAP S/4HANA for amor
SAP Transportation Management for TALKE

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White Paper "AI in Logistics"

In this white paper, we describe the importance of AI for the logistics industry, present some use cases, and provide tips and advice on what to consider when implementing AI solutions.

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Alexander Mosch
Expert for Commerce