| SEND ME THE FOLLOWING: |
QTY |
TOTAL PRICE |
COST |
|
Canadian ECR Enabler Reports |
A User’s Guide for the ECR Unsaleables Recommendations (revised May 1, 1999)
The guide was developed to provide all participants in the rollout programs (manufacturers, distributors and reclamation service providers) with one set of guidelines. |
|
$15.00 |
|
Taking the “Unexplained” Out of Deductions (1998)
Reconciling deductions represents a significant cost to the Canadian food and consumer packaged goods industry. This report, based on the ECR Deductions Committee’s pilot project, will assist members with the problem of deductions by focusing on practical, specific recommendations that Committee members have tested within their own trading partner relationships. A diskette with three standard forms is included. |
|
$65.00 |
|
Partners in Customer Service (1997)
This report provides a framework for improving customer service through trading partner relationships, as well as a starting point for improvement at 97% for case fill. It contains practical information on how to improve customer service including: definitions of each measure of customer service; formulas for calculating each measure and the Standards of Excellence determined by the ECR Steering Committee; the steps for establishing an effective trading partner relationship and the key issues to consider along the way; and the Stages of Excellence Checklist. |
|
$60.00 |
|
Improving Supply Chain Effectiveness (1997)
Returnable Transportation Materials (RTMs) and case sizes are related issues that represent significant opportunities to reduce supply chain costs. This report presents the results and recommendations of two investigations: 1) Returnable Transportation Materials discusses the role of modular unit loads, and presents specific recommendations for construction, loading, shipping and handling of modular pallets; 2) Managing Case Sizes explains the role of case sizes in Efficient Assortment, and presents a model for evaluating case sizes. A cost model diskette is included. |
|
$65.00 |
|
Bar Coding Scanning Integrity (1995)
Scan data integrity is defined, with a 10-step program for achieving it. Includes a description of industry specifications and bar code validation process, with an outline of distributor and supplier responsibilities. |
|
$30.00 |
|
An Overview of Category Management (1995)
Benefits, potential barriers and critical success factors (including distributor/supplier interface) for category management implementation are outlined. The role and value of market data, organization capability and technology are also discussed. |
|
$30.00 |
|
Road Map to Continuous Replenishment (1995)
A comprehensive overview of CRP from concept to rollout. Benefits, barriers to implementation and critical success factors are described, along with replenishment strategies for direct delivery, third party, distributor and manufacturer managed programs. |
|
$65.00 |
|
Implementing Electronic Data Interchange (1995)
The application and integration with business practices, of priority transaction sets for EDI in an ECR context are discussed, along with the integration of U.P.C. and EDI. Includes a user’s guide in diskette format. |
|
$40.00 |
|
| Performance Measurement |
Activity Based Costing for Food Retailers and Wholesalers (1994)
This publication provides food retailers and wholesalers with an understanding of the concepts of activity based costing (ABC), with specific examples of its use in the food distribution environment. The report is divided into two sections: an executive reader that offers a broad-based picture of the strategic implications of ABC; and a project manager section that explains the steps and considerations needed to implement an ABC system in a food distribution company. This report includes a user’s guide and diskette containing an ECR Cost Reduction Estimating Model. |
|
$20.00 |
|
The ECR Scorecard – Measuring Progress (1996)
ECR scorecards have been developed to enable companies to evaluate internal and trading partners’ ECR capabilities. Scorecards are designed to objectively determine implementation levels and set specific goals for the core ECR strategies of: category management; efficient new product introductions; efficient assortment; efficient promotion; and efficient replenishment. The scorecards allow trading partners to jointly assess each other and determine the specific actions they need to undertake to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The report contains scorecards for measuring wholesaler, self-distributing retailer, manufacturer and broker ECR capabilities and progress. |
|
$30.00 |
|
Performance Measurement – Applying Value Chain Analysis to the Grocery Industry (1994)
This publication can help companies determine how to most effectively and efficiently implement various ECR strategies. The publication provides tools to assist in applying the concepts of activity based management across the grocery industry. It contains a grocery industry activity model from raw material procurement and manufacturing, to distributing and selling the product to the customer at store level. Activities and cost drivers are delineated by the trading partners who typically perform each activity, and by the four key areas of the ECR project – store assortments, product replenishment, promotion strategies and product introduction. |
|
$30.00 |
|
| Technology |
1998 EDI Business Process Survey Results (1998)
This report presents the findings of the 1998 Business Process Survey, which was designed to measure the state of EDI and electronic commerce implementation in the grocery industry. It also identifies barriers to implementation, as well as current and future plans for electronic commerce penetration in the grocery industry. Organizations can use this report to benchmark their EDI capabilities, as well as plan future EDI and electronic commerce strategies. |
|
$25.00 |
|
Computer Assisted Ordering- Practices and Benefits (1994)
This report gives food retailers and wholesalers an understanding of the concepts involved in computer assisted ordering (CAO) by providing case studies with actual user experiences. The report offers the reader a high level description of CAO, the technologies involved, information flows and impact to the organization. Lastly, two case studies covering the experiences of a retailer and wholesaler currently using CAO are reviewed including background and findings. |
|
$15.00 |
|
Integrated EDI – An ECR Best Practices Report (1995)
This report is a compilation of extensive research and practical application of the industry’s current practices using electronic data interchange (EDI). It describes the industry practices and helpful steps for implementing EDI from the purchase order to payment cycle. This report also serves as a companion to the more technical EDI documents produced by the Uniform Code Council, Inc. |
|
$25.00 |
|
A Universal Consumer Goods U.P.C. Catalogue – White Paper (1994)
This report discusses the feasibility and industry interest in establishing a national U.P.C. catalogue from which grocery retailers and wholesalers can extract U.P.C. information to use in operations and point-of-sale (POS) systems. This report is designed to provide background on what other industries are doing and to recommend grocery industry evaluation of the needs and benefits of a national U.P.C. catalogue. |
|
$15.00 |
|
Value Added Network Services (1994)
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is a core technology that companies are adopting for transmitting information. Value added network services (VANs) are one of the options companies can use to provide the communication link required for EDI. This report provides a concise overview of current VANs and a checklist for individual companies to use in evaluating service options and cost/benefits. |
|
$15.00 |
|
| Change Management |
ECR Alliances – A Best Practices Model (1995)
This study provides guidelines for creating, implementing and maintaining the business alliances that are required for successful ECR implementation. Topics include: the formal procedures and measures that are critical for success; the role played by information technology; and an objective assessment of the element of trust, which is essential to these relationships. |
|
$20.00 |
|
The ECR Roadmap – Organizing Your Effort (1995)
This publication provides guidelines that any company can use to develop its own ECR plan. This includes a non-technical overview of ECR, as well as an approach that can be used to select and prioritize activities based on both the value they bring to your company and implementation requirements. Also included is a short summary of each major ECR activity and numerous references to the work done by the industry on this subject. |
|
$15.00 |
|
Efficient Consumer Response: Enhancing Consumer Value in the Grocery Industry (1993)
This report examines the grocery supplier/distributor/consumer value system and identifies the major opportunities and strategies for cost reduction within the supply system. Of primary importance is the analysis of business practices and trading partner relationships that ensure the benefits of a more efficient, effective and responsive supply system. |
|
$25.00 |
|
Management of Large-Scale Organizational Change – ECR Applications (1995)
Based on information gathered from hundreds of company experiences, including detailed interviews with six retailers who have implemented ECR-related activities, this document discusses key principles and common barriers to implementing change. It also provides an in-depth evaluation of the organizational issues which every company is likely to confront in its efforts to implement ECR. In addition, it includes a six-point model for managing change, which summarizes all pertinent information. |
|
$15.00 |
|
A Roadmap for Independent Retailers and Wholesalers – Efficient Consumer Response (1995)
This practical guide has been designed to help companies understand ECR and meet the specific needs of independent retailers and their wholesalers. Report highlights include: ECR Readiness Checklist that can be used to evaluate collective capabilities and establish priorities; easy to understand definitions of ECR strategies; and a roadmap of basic steps companies can use to get started in ECR. |
|
$15.00 |
|
| Consumer |
A Case Study in Category Management for Small Manufacturers (1996)
This real-world case study provides an illustration of how a small manufacturing company can have a significant impact through category management. This insightful case study provides the step-by-step process of what was actually done to implement category management.
| |
$20.00 |
|
Category Management – Enhancing Consumer Value in the Grocery Industry (1995)
The purpose of this report is to provide a common definition and understanding of category management based on best practices currently employed by the industry. Included is a set of category management tools that includes specific definitions, work processes and methodology for use by trading partners in the industry. The report provides sufficient detail and insights to quickly evaluate category management practices as a means of improving a company’s competitiveness in the marketplace. |
|
$30.00 |
|
Category Management for Variable-Weight Perishables (1996)
Perishable products represent growth and management opportunities. This case study report highlights how retailers can scan, track and manage these important products to deliver greater consumer value and improved business results through better management practices. |
|
$20.00 |
|
Crossing Department Boundaries (1996)
This exciting case study provides a real-world example of category management. It illustrates how a manufacturer and retailer worked together to develop a new product and successfully maneuvered across functional and departmental boundaries to get the job done. |
|
$20.00 |
|
ECR Applied to Perishables – Implementation Guidelines and Case Studies (1995)
This report examines the application of ECR strategies and principles to perishables. This is an area of growing importance to food retailers seeking to meet consumer demands for fresh, healthy, high quality foods. The various report sections cover: the capture of sales and activity cost information to support category management; centralization/outsourcing of in-store activities for prepared foods and other categories; and the use of UCC/EAN-128 variable weight case code to reduce time and cost in perishables distribution. |
|
$20.00 |
|
Efficient Assortment – The Process and the Benefits (1996)
This report examines the tools and evaluation methods that can be used to facilitate assortment optimization within the strategic boundaries set by a distributor for a category. |
|
$30.00 |
|
| Logistics |
Consolidation – Strategies to Maximize Efficiency and Minimize Cost (1996)
This report discusses the opportunities for using consolidation to reduce distribution costs and inventory levels while increasing service levels. Practical steps for the evaluation and implementation of consolidation programs with vendors and distributors is clearly outlined. Contained in this report are results from real-world pilots including benefits, requirements and performance measurements. |
|
$20.00 |
|
Continuous Replenishment – An ECR Best Practices Report (1994)
This publication can help companies understand and effectively implement a continuous replenishment program (CRP). The report provides detailed checklists, steps and timelines for the various phases of CRP implementation. In addition, the report contains a management perspective on CRP, performance measurements, technology requirements and future implications of CRP. |
|
$25.00 |
|
Direct Store Delivery – An ECR Best Practices Report (1995)
This report provides an extensive view of recent advances in direct store delivery (DSD) systems and practices that some retailers are using to significantly improve effectiveness and efficiency. Detailed in the report are findings from a major pilot employing DEX/NEX technologies and improved project management techniques to create a paperless DSD environment. The reader will also learn key practice improvements, based on pilot studies, that retailers and suppliers can implement to improve fleet utilization, reduce receiving time and improve DSD effectiveness. |
|
$25.00 |
|
Pallet Leasing: A Pilot Test – An ECR Best Practices Report (1995)
The best way to approach pallet leasing is to look at it through the entire supply chain using activity based costing and value chain analysis. This report provides a roadmap to objectively compare the costs (inefficiencies and/or savings efficiencies) of pallet leasing versus pallet exchange or slip sheets. It identifies the process flows for leased pallet systems compared to current pallet exchange and slip sheets systems, and the non-value added exchange and slip sheets. |
|
$15.00 |
|
Transportation – A Critical Link in the Grocery Industry Supply Chain (1995)
This report explores the changing requirements of the transportation segment of the food distribution system and the evolving role of the carrier in that system. It also recommends changes that suppliers, distributors and carriers will need to make both individually and collectively to support the new requirements of ECR. |
|
$15.00 |
|
