All SAP articles – Page 4
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NewsQD brings in SAP business system to up efficiency
QD Stores Group is implementing a new IT system that will help it stay ahead of rising competition in the value sector as it grows its portfolio.
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AnalysisNRF: US retail IT leaders follow the consumer
The technology show at NRF had all the normal high-tech gadgets, but US retail’s IT leaders are increasingly focused first and foremost on the customer, finds Joanna Perry
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NewsBest Buy picks UK merchandise system
US electricals giant Best Buy has selected to use a merchandise system for the roll-out of its UK stores.
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AnalysisThe technology behind global shopkeeping
As retailers increasingly look at overseas expansion, standardising store technology certainly has its benefits. Yet, finds Alison Clements, local knowledge and support can still be crucial
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AnalysisThe retail awards no one wants to win
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but even the best retailers get it wrong sometimes. Charlotte Hardie looks back at some of retail’s biggest strategic blunders and asks what we can learn from them
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OpinionIT must help to slash stock levels
The cost of holding stock is under the spotlight as retailers look to free up cash, and IT departments should make sure that they are involved.Too much stock can strangle any retail business. But if there is one good thing to come out of the recession, it is the rethink ...
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NewsDSGi improves efficiency with SAP Finance software
DSGi has revealed that it is seeing benefits from introducing standardised finance processes since going live with the SAP Finance system late last year.
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AnalysisPrice optimisation helps retailers increase gross margins
Proponents of optimisation systems say that introducing them to merchandising departments can increase gross margins by several percentage points. Joanna Perry looks behind the science
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AnalysisAdrian Thompson: At the heart of change at New Look
As New Look plans its HQ move, a cultural shift is already afoot. Group business change director Adrian Thompson tells Joanna Perry why IT underpins this and of the changes involved.
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EDS snaps up Woolworths IT staff
Outsourcer EDS has taken on the entire team of SAP specialists who previously worked for Woolworths.
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AnalysisCarpetright's Ian Woosey: Invest to impress
Carpetright poured money into its IT when times were good. Now the economy has turned, IT chief Ian Woosey plans to use the investment to maximum effect.
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Opinion
Plenty to do in retail IT
Retail IT departments can pay for themselves many times over, so a recession is the worst time to try and save money by making IT staff cuts.
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Marks & Spencer to roll out SAP Retail with help from IBM
Marks & Spencer is to introduce a set of applications from SAP Retail to its business to reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies.
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Analysis
NRF: Brave New World
After a year of financial turmoil a more humble and socially aware retail industry was on show at this year’s National Retail Federation convention last week. Joanna Perry reports from New York
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AnalysisCustomer data: Track and treat
Slipping sales and quickly changing shopper behaviour has made consumer information priceless. Joanna Perry finds out how retailers can gather this data and use it to improve trade.
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Analysis
Somerfield: Somer’s day
The days of the Somerfield brand on the high street are numbered, but the chain is signing off on a high. Chief executive Paul Mason tells Jennifer Creevy how he achieved the transformation.
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Analysis
Leasing IT systems: Up for rent?
Leasing IT systems can free up cash for retailers while still allowing them to invest and upgrade. But with banks increasingly wary of lending to the retail sector is it still an option, asks Liz Morrell.
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Analysis
IT leadership: Master of all trades
Retail IT directors are increasingly being tasked with a wider role and more responsibility. Joanna Perry asks why and assesses the impact of such shifts.
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Opinion
IT costs linked to success
Retailers have traditionally been stuck with high fixed costs for running their IT, but now the tables are turning as they seek to tie their success and their IT suppliers’ revenues more closely together.
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Opinion
All systems go for IT at M&S
Marks & Spencer has reconfirmed its commitment to investing in its systems and supply chain in order to weather what it admits will be a difficult 2009 and beyond.