Keeping the goods flowing

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Continuous replenishment (CRP) is among the most widely effected efficient consumer response (ECR) initiatives, according to a recently released report that was initiated by the Continuous Replenishment Process Improvement Group of the Joint Industry Project on Efficient Consumer Response and CSC Consulting. At present, CRP is in various phases of uses in the grocery industry. The report, which surveyed 11 firms that are actively involved in CRP relationships, revealed that sales increase rates are reportedly two to three times greater in CRP relationships than conventional buy/sell relationships.

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Continuous replenishment (CRP) is among the most widely effected efficient consumer response (ECR) initiatives, says a report

Grocery Stores, Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores, Research Findings, Positioning, Marketing Management

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Handling slow movers: the HBC/GM dilemma

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Retailers must identify the real costs of handling store goods on a category by category basis when choosing the best way of managing health and beauty care and general merchandise categories, according to Paul Weitzel, director of Willard Bishop Consulting of Barrington, IL. A report conducted by Willard Bishop Consulting said sourcing decisions are best chosen by studying two related dimensions: the unit velocity, defined as average unit sales per store per week, and cost of handling, which are activity-based costs expressed as cents per unit.

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Retailers must identify real costs of handling store goods when choosing best way of managing HBC & gen merchandise categories

Retail Stores

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Real-time control

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Distributors are using radio frequency (RF) technology in all aspects of warehouse operations to improve inventory accuracy and ensure operator efficiency. Experts believe the RF technology is an important factor for the distribution facility's success. Kenneth Allen, vice president, distribution/manufacturing, H.E. Butt Grocery Co. of San Antonio, TX, said the technology notifies the operator of the next step in the process, and directs the selector to scan the bar code for slot and product verification.

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Distributors use radio frequency tech in warehouse operations to improve inventory accuracy and ensure operator efficiency

Retail Distribution, Retail trade, Distribution channels

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