October 14, 2009 

SCL Webinar: Building a 21st Century Retail Supply Chain

Webinar: Building a 21st Century Retail Supply Chain, October 14, 2009. 1-2 PM EST.

The top two business challenges facing retail supply chain executives in this economy are increased lead times for the delivery of products to stores and low inventory turns, according to Aberdeen’s Retail research. These business challenges are causing higher supply chain costs and leading to lower than average attainment of gross margin return on inventory (GMROI), fill rate, cash conversion cycle, and forecast accuracy.

As a further testament to these business pressures, 75% of retailers are reporting that they are performing under-par or at par when compared to their competitors on core supply chain demand & supply-side capabilities. The question for a Retail Executive is clear: What am I doing to prepare for the recovery in light of these challenges and what are my competitors doing that I need to know about? 

Three pillars (key imperatives) that directly impact retail business results today are:

Consumer demand planning  
Collaborative supply chain
Integrated planning and execution of retail supply chain logistics

To compare your business strategies with Best-in-Class peers and address performance gaps, come and join the Aberdeen & SCL webinar that will outline a strategy to improve business results and prepare for the coming upturn in the economy. 

To register, visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/771215890