One of the key factors in achieving an organised and efficient retail operation is the use of technology as an enabler. IT is the key enabler to improving customer satisfaction, operational efficiencies and by extension profitability. A typical pan-national retail operation would have multiple regional warehouses, offices and retail outlets. In such an operation how does the headquarters know the daily turnover at each of its outlets, how does it know which products are selling the most in which region at which outlet, how does one store know if a stock-out item in its own inventory is available at another store location for whom it is slow moving item. Most of these issues can be solved by the appropriate use of technology. The ability to have current information on a real time basis and analyzing that data for better forecasting are some of the payback provided by technology.
Retailers all across the country believe that shrinkage due to inventory recording, handling and administrative errors costs retailer’s millions. In an intensely competitive, cost-conscious industry, appropriate IT and telecommunications infrastructure can make a vast difference, and can result in improved productivity and major cost savings through more accurate supply chain forecasting and better inventory management.
For example, given a situation where a retailer wants to increase its loyalty customer base, an organization with relevant IT systems in place, has a ready customer database updated at every purchase, which can be used to send mailers or promotional catalogues. Another example where IT can be beneficial is a store management system that alerts out-of-place or stock-out items. An in-store system that uses magnetic strips or barcodes or RFID to monitor actual versus intended product location on the floor or in the stockroom. By using RFID-encoded shelf edge labels with embedded shelf readers, a grid could be set up for verifying planogram compliance for standard shelving and promotional displays, with a corresponding alert for misplaced items sent to store personnel. Big payoffs could be realized for frequently moved and misplaced items, such as apparel, shoes, CDs and DVDs.
Appropriate investment in technology can impact the business positively through improved operational efficiencies, increased profitability, happier customers and providing a competitive advantage.
LS Retail is an end-to-end retail solution that covers everything from POS to back office and head office. The setup can range from a single store with one POS to a complex, multi-store environment that integrates with your overall business operation.
Landsteiner Strengur is one of the principal companies developing retail and hospitality solutions in the international arena with over 10,500 stores in 130 countries, translated into 30 languages, and is used by customers like IKEA, Adidas, NAAFI, Debenhams, Pizza Hut and Booths Supermarket. An internationally proven retail software solution like LS Retail can provide:
- Increased store efficiency
- Improved Data Integrity
- Streamlined inventory control
- Reduced shrinkage, pilferage and losses
- Comprehensive business analytics
- Reduced paperwork
- POS for Multi-tier Retail
- Complete integration with backend systems
With LS Retail Suite of solutions, localized for the Indian Industry, one can reduce the total cost of ownership & inventory, improve profitability, recognize current consumer trends and prepare one for changes in both, business and customer behaviour. LS Retail provides the ability to make up-to-the minute decisions with fewer mistakes. LS Retail can.
For Further Information please contact:
Jaya Duggal
Manager- Marketing
Dynamic Vertical Software Pvt. Ltd.
Vatika Towers, Block A, 1st Floor, Sector 54, DLF Golf Course Road,
Gurgaon – 122002, India
Ph: +91-124-4581000 / 4581036
Fax: +91-124-4581026
jaya.duggal@dynamicverticals.com
http://www.dynamicverticals.com/
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