SupplyChain Magazine June 2018 | Page 44

the customer demand also varies ,” says Gupta . “ We need up to 60 % of the merchandise in one go to launch a new season range and feature stock across all our stores – to manage that supply chain efficiently is key to avoid blocking our working capital and mitigate against increasing administration costs in warehouse management .”
What advice would Gupta offer businesses contemplating a solution like Ivalua ’ s ? “ Ivalua is moving fast but takes time according to the client ’ s needs and legacy systems that may be in place . Their support and ability to change the dynamics within the software allows them to create positive change in your company very quickly . Before implementation , it ’ s important to know if you ’ re ERP system can communicate with any new approaches . It ’ s a problem Ivalua is able to solve to allow for smooth tracking . Technology like this can improve set processes so you ’ re not dependent on the individual who may leave your business and take their expertise with them .”
The next step for Blackberrys with Ivalua is to expand its adoption of
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