How Big Do Retailers Need To Be Before They Need Software?
Some people think a smaller retail business doesn’t need the same kind of tools that the huge chains must use to keep on top of things. But that isn’t the truth! In order to...
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The Keys to Proper Retail Chain Planning
Retail planning begins with the right information. It doesn’t end there. Of course, your merchandise buying decisions depend on accurate information collected from the right sources. That’s why ChainDrive created a software module just...
Are You Ready For Summer Sports Fads?
Sporting Goods Retailers have two challenges in the coming summer months. The first is to meet the demand for the regular summer sports equipment by having the normal seasonal supply. The second is to...
From Open-to-Buy to Open-to-Sell
ChainDrive is the retailer’s dream tool. It’s also the dream tool for wholesale managers. We prove that by offering a solution that takes care of the needs of both managers. In retail, without Open-to-Buy,...
The Top Requirement For OTB Planning
OTB — Open-To-Buy — is part of every successful retailer’s planning. But without the accuracy of the data, retail planning is an exercise in futility because the plans are based on guesswork. This is...
Catch A Thief With Automated Bank Reconciliation
Today it’s entirely within the realms of possibility for an employee to redirect credit card transactions to their personal bank account. All it takes is a little tech knowledge and a lot of dishonest...
4 Places To Look For Retail Shrinkage
Shrinkage for a retailer can be hard to trace, because it usually happens in small increments over time. If your operations management resources is not what it should be, it will be more difficult...
Manage Your Operation, Not Just Your Customers
Customer relationship management is a necessity in retail operations, but you can make your entire retail chain more efficient and profitable if you focus on managing your operations with the right operations management system....
Overseeing your business with Operations Management Software
With so many different functions to keep watch over, it can be hard to find time to look at the big picture of your company’s performance. You might lose track of individual employees or...
