Newsletter | August 9, 2012

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August 2012 ISR Digital Edition
August Retail Magazine A summer study by Gatepoint Research commissioned by RedPrairie, revealed some serious concerns around product recall inadequacies in the retail and life sciences supply chains. Despite findings that more than half of the 129 enterprises surveyed are concerned about their ability to isolate items within their own supply chains and that 70% say that coordinating recall issues with suppliers and distributors keeps them up at night, fewer than 20% have actually deployed traceability technology solutions. Less than half of surveyed executives expressed confidence in their ability to execute a product recall within hours.

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Ace Hardware’s IT Overhaul
When business data is landlocked by inflexible, homegrown back office systems, IT departments bear the brunt of the strain. By Matt Pillar, Integrated Solutions For Retailers

Build-A-Bear's Cross-Channel Strategy
Build-A-Bear Workshop is a shining example of cross-channel retailing done right. By Erin Harris, Integrated Solutions For Retailers

How Guitar Center Saves Time For Store Managers
Packed to the rafters with new and vintage guitars, drum sets, DJ equipment, accessories, and more, Guitar Center exudes a cool vibe that lures musicians of all kinds. By Erin Harris, Integrated Solutions For Retailers

Eliminate Missing Cash
When the CFO speaks, it's best to listen. Especially when the CFO is speaking about his displeasure with the amount of missing cash in stores as it moves from tills to safes. By Matt Pillar, Integrated Solutions For Retailers

Zappos Enhances The WOW Factor
Formed in 1999 to "WOW" consumers with a dazzling variety of shoes and other products sold exclusively online, Zappos.com Inc. now wows over 10 million customers. By SAP for Retail

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