Retail Results

Results.globe

Global Sourcing
Isn’t Always Cheaper

Summary
  • Fortune 1,000 Retailer
  • Supply Chain
  • Profit Improvement: $5M annually

The company analyzed the net profitability of products sourced domestically vs. imported. The retailer easily identified $5 million in immediate opportunity by changing the sourcing of certain products. In some product subclasses, import sourcing was more profitable, while in other subclasses, domestic sourcing was more profitable.

Results.delivery

Taking the Guess Work
Out of Delivery Options

Summary
  • Major Retail Grocer
  • Supply Chain
  • Profit Improvement: $10M annually

This retailer uses detailed cost information to determine which products should be provided via direct store delivery (DSD) or shipped from their warehouse. They no longer guess about the best sourcing option. Acorn's detailed information provides the tool and basis for simulating different sources and seeing the true, detailed cost difference. Analysis includes cost, trade funding and all handling costs.