Integrated Planning & Execution

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Connecting Retail Functions to Improve Competitive Positioning

The retail supply chain consists of many complex and related processes and systems, including merchandising, assortment planning, replenishment, demand planning, pricing, sourcing and logistics. Typically these functions are disconnected, resulting in ineffective planning decisions and poor inventory performance for both retailers and consumer products companies. Integrating these functions to work together seamlessly is critical to streamlining operations and improving competitive positioning.

In one case, Capgemini is working with a multibrand, vertically integrated retailer to transform their enterprise-wide technology platform and business processes. The basis for this program is Integrated Planning & Execution. The projected benefits include: significant revenue enhancement, improved inventory performance and improved coordination between retail planning and production.

Taking a Transformational Approach

Capgemini’s unique approach to Integrated Planning & Execution focuses customer-driven demand, speed and agility in planning, and informed execution. Our experienced consultants work with retailers to optimize processes and increase profits using our Retail Transformation approach. Key features of Capgemini’s Integrated Planning & Execution approach include:

• Alignment between top-down sales/merchandise plans and bottom-up assortment, space and demand  plans.
• Synchronization of all supply and demand plans with execution processes across the supply chain.
• Alignment of all resources with consumer-driven demand signals.
• Real-time monitoring of purchase orders, shipments and inventory movement down to store level.
• Exception-management capabilities to help prioritize work and enable a more efficient supply chain.

The results of this approach include more targeted assortment and product placement, providing the opportunity to increase revenue; improved responsiveness; stronger in-stock position, particularly during promotional activities; and a “glass pipeline” view of product availability, location and status.

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