Despite economic and financial crises, today the retail sector is in a better position than ever before. What might be the reasons for this? We believe that the constant incentive of strong competition and the continuous "need to optimise" will always push retail to achieve record performances. Retail usually deals with very high product volumes. On the one handsmall profit margins can reap large returns, but unfortunately it can also turn small mistakes into big problems. The complexity of retail is often underestimated: Even the smallest mistake can expand into a full-blown disaster. Thats why profound experiences in retail industry and involved processes play a decisive role. . Knowing your client and his wishes is what in the end makes up your added value.
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This sector needs to pay special attention to supply chain management and optimization potential ; disregardingwhether a company belongs to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or Slow Moving Consumer Goods (SMCG) segment. For sure the Agenda shall comprise all opportunities for increasing sales , including internet as distribution channel: How can a multi-channel business, or even better a cross-channel business work successfully? In this area significant transformation are forthcoming for many companies.
To turn strategic goals quickly into initiatives that significantly reduce costs and increase sales, a broad knowledge of the industry sector and best practices are required, together with a sure hand when it comes to organisation and high-quality IT systems.
KPS has this experience and can help your company to take a significant step forwards much quicker than you think. Get in touch with our experts for Consumer Goods!
Globalisation of the supply chain from the raw materials to the finished items of clothing requires in-depth rethinking; the focus on cost reduction, efficiency and economic viability has never been so important. In parallel, many companies are looking for new sales opportunities, especially in e-commerce and on the Internet: how can a cross-channel business function successfully? This is an area where many companies can expect significant transformation in the future.
And this is not about running blindly after every new fashion trend. The implementation of strategic goals must be clearly demonstrated in lower costs and higher sales. We believe that in order to achieve this implementation quickly, your processes, organisational structure and IT systems must work in perfect coordination.
KPS possesses the extensive industry know-how and best practices to quickly make your transformation initiative a success. Contact one of our fashion experts!
Dansk Supermarked, a leading retailing company in Northern Europe, has started the big »APOLLO« transformation project. The aim is to display all key processes on the SAP RETAIL platform in a uniform manner. Responsible project partner: KPS.
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ESPRIT is currently working flat out on its biggest ever transformation initiative “EPS” and is just about to reach some important milestones. This is the only project in which the SAP industry sector solutions AFS and RETAIL are used in a fully integrated manner.
Project partner: KPS.
s.Oliver has begun the transformation initiative “S4”, which will lead to an extensive modernisation of all company processes based on SAP RETAIL. Responsible project partner: KPS.
ESCADA is carrying out the turn-around project “PEGASUS” under the leadership of its new management and owner. This involves reengineering of all processes and introducing SAP. Responsible project partner: KPS.
Switcher carried out the standardisation and harmonisation of company processes based on the KPS best practices fashion scenarios. Responsible project partner: KPS.
HUGO BOSS has recently successfully completed some important milestones (as part of a project that goes by the name of “COLUMBUS”) of one of the biggest transformation initiatives in company history and is now developing them further. Responsible project partner: KPS.
Gebr. Heinemann, a worldwide leading retail firm active in travel centres (airports) and in the duty free sector, is currently carrying out the transformation initiative “GENERATION 5” based on SAP RETAIL. Project partner: KPS. ECCOECCO has just run all business processes through a performance check and a baseline capability analysis. Responsible project partner: KPS.
ECCOECCO has just run all business processes through a performance check and a baseline capability analysis. Responsible project partner: KPS.