There are many issues with Grocery retail replenishment that lead to poor stock availability on the shelf, and most of these stem from problems in the last 50 metres!
These tend to revolve around the following:
- Poor inventory recording at shelf levels
- Lack of POS data use in planning replenishment
- Poor timing of delivery vehicles
- Stock sitting at the back dock too long
- Shelf filling taking place at the wrong time of day
Just a few thoughts