Managing the Retail Supply Chain: Merchandising Strategies That Increase Sales and Improve Profitability

ISBN-13: 9780749480622 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 288 str.

James Topps; Glenn Taylor

Opis

Buying, merchandising and the supply chain are inextricably linked. Product merchandisers play a key role within retail, as profits can be affected by how successfully they undertake their work. Merchandisers set prices to maximise profits and manage the performance of ranges, planning promotions and mark-downs as necessary. They also oversee delivery and distribution of stock and deal with suppliers. Their connection with and understanding of the supply chain is vital. Supported by theories, explanations and real-life examples, Managing the Retail Supply Chain looks at concepts and core themes that run across all sectors.Many businesses use a one-size-fits-all solution for any issues which arise, leading to big problems. Managing the Retail Supply Chain presents bona fide cases of different business models adopted by a variety of companies, such as Peacocks, Dreams and TK Maxx. Covering basic principles of retail supply chain, KPIs, merchandise planning and demand planning, as well as omnichannel, vertical integration, on-shelf availability and e-commerce, Managing the Retail Supply Chain is an essential guide for anyone involved in or studying retail supply chains and merchandising.

Recenzje

"This is a highly informative insight into the practicalities of running a commercial function within a retail organization. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anybody seeking a career in supply chain or merchandising." Matt Finch, CEO, Northwood Initiatives

Spis treści

• Section - 01: Introduction;
• Section - 02: Foundations of retail and supply chain and merchandising;
• Section - 03: Merchandise planning;
• Section - 04: Branch merchandising;
• Section - 05: Buying and sourcing;
• Section - 06: Logistics;
• Section - 07: Finance;
• Section - 08: Omni-channel retailing;
• Section - 09: Tools, reports and documents;
• Section - 10: Technology;
• Section - 11: Roles within supply chain and merchandising;
• Section - 12: Vertical integration and manufacturing;
• Section - 13: The fashion industry;
• Section - 14: Supermarket and food retail;
• Section - 15: Electronics retailing;
• Section - 16: Big ticket retailing;
• Section - 17: SME retail;
• Section - 18: Troubleshooting common issues in supply chain and merchandising;
• Section - 19: The future for supply chain and merchandising in retail;

O autorze

James Topps has worked in retail supply chain for Kraft (Formerly Cadbury), Ted Baker, Morrison's and currently for Maplin Electronics. He currently heads up the merchandise planning (formerly Supply Chain) for Maplin. He has strong ties with Sheffield Hallam University.

Glenn Taylor is currently Merchandise Planning Director at Maplin Electrics. He has been Merchandise and Supply Chain Director in companies such as Dreams, B&Q and BonMarche, developing best practice through periods of expansion and growth for business in the UK and overseas, as well as online.