Supplier News

  1. Why Advocacy Matters To Grocers: Surveyed Consumers Give Retailers Food For Thought 1/7/2008
    Food retailers typically struggle to differentiate themselves, especially when they rely on the standard levers of cheaper prices and geographic penetration. This paper reveals key insights into what actually drives customer advocacy, as well as what grocers can do to improve the level of advocacy among their customer populations. By concentrating on customer advocacy, grocers can create new ways to differentiate and can ultimately pursue customer-focused initiatives and investments with greater precision and success. Submitted by IBM North America
  2. Waste Not, Want Not: How Paying Attention to Your “Waste Chain” Can Create a Sustainable Supply Chain 1/3/2008
    Packaging. Packing materials. Crates. Pallets. Tires. Old Equipment. Certainly, your supply chain creates an expansive graveyard of materials. However, the “waste chain,” the movement and reduction of discarded or disposed materials in your supply chain, should be a core component of any green or sustainability initiative at your company. Submitted by RedPrairie
  3. Countdown to the Holidays: 5 Things Retailers Should Double-Check in Your Supply Chain 12/12/2007
    Ah, the holidays. The promise of profit and the fear of…out-of-stocks, shipping delays or supplier challenges. Whether your busy time is Valentine’s Day, back-to-school, Halloween, or the traditional holiday season, your supply chain has to be up for the challenge. To help you get ready for your busy season, RedPrairie has created a short checklist of supply chain must-haves. Submitted by RedPrairie
  4. Papyrus Gains Visibility, Inventory Accuracy And Online Capabilities With RedPrairie 11/8/2007
    RedPrairie Corporation, a leading consumer driven optimization company, announced recently that Papyrus, a leading social expression company, has gained inventory accuracy, visibility into stock and Internet retail capabilities with the help of RedPrairie’s Warehouse Management Solution.
  5. Check Imaging: Major Supermarket Retailer, Hy-Vee Inc., Set To Recognize Full Value Of Back-Office Check Imaging And Conversion From NCR 10/24/2007
    Hy-Vee Inc.one of the nation’s top 20 supermarket retailers, has selected for the deployment of remote check deposit capture with back-office conversion (BOC).
  6. RedPrairie Empowers Food Service Operators And Streamlines Restaurant Operations With Its Execution Management Solution 10/14/2007
    RedPrairie Corporation, a world leading consumer driven optimization company, recently unveiled its Execution Management solution for Food Service, at the International Foodservice Technology Exposition in Atlanta.
  7. Avoiding The Recall Nightmare — Store Ops Perspective 10/4/2007
    In just the past two months, there were more than 70 federal or industry mandated product recalls. From automotive and consumer electronics, to food, health and toys, retailers in nearly every industry were responsible for informing their customers of the recalls and removing those products from shelves. With an organized response plan and coordination across the organization, retailers can avoid those issues and keep up with all recall demands. Submitted by RedPrairie
  8. Product Recalls Question And Answer With Tom Kozenski, VP product strategy, RedPrairie 10/4/2007
    Recent high-profile recalls for peanut butter, toys and pet foods have raised public consciousness about the safety of food and other products they buy from their local stores. We sat down with RedPrairie’s VP of Product Strategy, Tom Kozenski, to discuss this issue and its impact on retailers and suppliers. Submitted by RedPraire
  9. 7 Easy Steps To Reduce The Environmental Impact Of Today's Supply Chains 8/31/2007
    With increased international attention focused on the environmental impact of manufacturing and transportation, today’s leading companies are using cutting-edge technology to “go green” in another area that can make a dramatic difference: the supply chain. Submitted by RedPrairie
  10. PCI: Pinpad Security, Get A Grip 8/30/2007
    PED security is a major issue for merchants, even if they're not yet fully aware of it. The experience of Stop & Shop Supermarket Cos. should be a call to action for you and your customers. Submitted by VeriFone