Published March 28, 2017
The series of discussions will help companies develop a comprehensive strategy for managing part features that will help navigate the ever changing retail environment. Like the early explorers, today’s retail world is always changing and to survive companies must have a strategy that is nimble, holistic, and able to change as needed.
“Branding is a key component of item creation and it helps setup customer loyalties that allow your products to stand out among your competitors. Done properly, it can be the vehicle that allows you to introduce your customer to other similar products for purchase. This brand loyalty can be incredibly powerful,” Moon.
The following key product naming issues are addressed in the paper: the manufacturer part number, the distributor part number, the retailer stock keeping unit number, the product description, and customer selection data management. Also, discussed is the importance of: naming basics, the manufacturer world, the retail world, an item master file, and the impacts created by omnichannel.
The lines between retailers, manufacturers, and distributors are blurring and data management regarding part information is critical. To succeed in today’s consumer driven environment companies need to be able to provide what the customer wants, when they want it, and at a competitive price. To learn more about designing a first class supply chain and to understand the newest supply chain transformations visit Tompkins International.