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We invite you to read a selection of papers on retail
optimization technologies and techniques.
(click the icons to view individual papers)
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"The Business Benefits of Advanced Planning and Replenishment", Aberdeen Group Benchmark Study Out-of-stocks, markdowns and spoilage from excess inventory of perishable items plague retailers regardless of segment and size. In an effort to understand retailers' perception of this situation and to understand technology-enabled solutions they employ to solve it, Aberdeen Group recently conducted a primary research study with more than 60 retail participants. (This report is available to you compliments of sponsor 4R Systems) |
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The following papers are recommended reading: |
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Jiri Nechleba and Ed Rennemann, "Interview:
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to Use the Quantum Mechanics of Retail to Improve Profitability,"
Achieving Supply Chain Excellence Through Technology (ASCET, Volume 7), White Paper, September 2005. (Registration Required) |
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Stefano Alberti, "Taking the Guesswork Out of Markdowns," White Paper, June 6, 2005. (Registration Required) | |||
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Gene Rosadino, " How Does Your Inventory Measure Up?," White Paper, December 6, 2004. (Registration Required) | |||
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Jiri Nechleba, "Retail Optimization - Profiting in an Uncertain World," Achieving Supply Chain Excellence Through Technology (ASCET, Volume 6), White Paper, June 2004. (Registration Required) | |||
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Marshall Fisher and Ananth Raman, "Rocket Science Retailing is Almost Here - Are You Ready?" Harvard Business Review, July/August 2000. | |||
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Marshall Fisher and Ananth Raman, "Managing Short Lifecycle Products," Achieving Supply Chain Excellence Through Technology (ASCET, Volume 1), White Paper, April 1, 1999. | |||
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Marshall Fisher, "What is the Right Supply Chain for Your Product?" Harvard Business Review, March/April 1997. | |||
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Marshall Fisher, Ananth Raman, Janice H. Hammond, and Walter Obermeyer, "Making Supply Meet Demand in an Uncertain World" Harvard Business Review, May-June 1994. |
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"Sport Obermeyer, Ltd." Harvard Business School Case Study #9-695-022. | |||
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Some of the proceeding white papers are in
pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat.
