Many believe the grocery industry is a lot farther along in achieving tangible results from ECR than anyone expected. But widespread benefits may still be years away. Tiny retailer installs vendor's software from registers to back office. There has been a noticeable increase in the number of manufacturing organizations showing commitment to the initiative - a trend that is being mirrored on the retail side of the business as well. Once past the unique challenges encountered in implementing ECR strategies in the perishables departments, retailers stand to reap some sweet rewards.
New survey finds supermarkets outpacing manufacturers on supply chain improvements.
Its management thinks so. Product development, though often misunderstood, has a direct impact on your firm's financial results. This process creates the new products that are the lifeblood of your organization. Included in the article is a five-step approach to understanding the product development process. Also included is a discussion of eight common pitfalls, and a section on how to fix the problems.