With the purchase of the stock package Slim4 turn the department store V & D is a next step to gain control over the entire logistics chain more in the fingers. Less out-of-stock and fewer markdowns should bring the costs down
V & D has big plans for Slim4 Slimstock. Jessica Zijlstra, Program Manager Buying & amp; Planning at V & D indicates that the new software will greatly alleviate the lives of about 25 planners. “They now have to manually keep track of a large set of data and analysis. Later takes Slim4 a large part of their work on., The software itself generates imagine what it is actions, distribution of custom arches over the shops and so on. Our planners can on that basis significantly increase service levels, so we lie. the right stock at the right place “
Live into two parts
In the coming weeks, a team of specialists working to bring the inventory processes, and to create the interface. overlying the SAP system From November, the actual adaptation of the software begins to the wishes and requirements of V & D. Early next year, the organization started with the aim to go live with replenishmentdeel of the package, in May, after which the allocation section below.
“We want to benefit as soon as possible of the opportunities the package provides,” let Zijlstra know enthusiastic. “The whole team is ready and excited.”
Support omni channel processes
The largest department store in the Netherlands is the overall, comprehensive driving range with the new package. With the implementation V & wants; D to be able to manage the assortment efficient. This should result in reducing the number of out-of-stocks and markdowns. Especially in the shop, it is important to sit on top of the stock mainly because online sales more and more an extension of the stores are to is.Voorraadoptimalisatie helps V & D to the varied range of products and brands as efficiently as possible to offer. The software supports the omni-channel retail processes completely. The right product at the right time in the right place in stock placed. A balanced stock leads to less capital and better service for the customer. In addition, a better ending inventory creates fashion at the end of a season to less discounting and thus a better margin. In the case of shortage Slim4 will give priority to the channels or stores with the highest sales opportunity.
Current planning is arbeidsinstensief
“With Slim4 we go our standardize processes and efficiently manage the stock, “admits Zijlstra as explanation. “We were looking for an intelligent system that matches our current work.” Slim4 will be used to order from suppliers. The right items in the right quantities at the central level At the store level (both physical and online) generates Slim4 the first allocation. The software then creates an efficient replenishmentproces taking into account, among other local sales patterns and the right size arches. In addition, a full integration of promotions taking place.
“Because the software is very user friendly, our planners their operational tasks will soon perform more efficiently. Currently the process within SAP very labor intensive. With Slim4 there will be more attention to the actual planning of inventory and supply chain optimization, “explains Zijlstra from
Ask Patterns vary by Category
The range of V & amp; D covers a mix of brands and private labels that are sold through 63 physical stores and shop vd.nl. The varied range makes the stock complex. For example, the demand patterns of products in various categories have specific differences. Stocks go based on demand forecast to 63 physical stores, the shop and shop-in-shops. Additionally, the retailer has to do with trends, events (such as the Price Circus) and sales during holidays and peak seasons. Because of the complexity that this entails, V & went; D late 2013 looking for an integrated planning solution. Slim4 came thither as best coach
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