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Early success with our operational data sharing program proves that better information leads to better decisions. By providing suppliers access to store-level data by day and by item, we are now able to collaborate around new ways to better serve customers in each of our 6,200 locations. Suppliers that leverage this valuable information will help our entire supply chain become more customer demand driven. Together, we can more effectively identify and respond to sudden shifts in demand. This will result in benefits to Walgreens, our suppliers and, most importantly, our customers.
- Patrick Looby, Vendor, Alliance Services, Walgreen Co.
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Retailer Program: Walgreens
Operational Data Share Program
Walgreens has launched a service fee-based program to provide its suppliers with access to near real-time point-of-sale (POS) data by store/item, as well as store-level inventory data. This new program provides suppliers with greater visibility into consumer demand, enabling better collaboration with Walgreens in achieving business goals and providing customers with the highest service levels.
Walgreens encourages suppliers to explore this program and participate. Subscription and activation take only a few weeks, and do not require a lengthy IT project.
This point-of-sale and store-level inventory data is made available through Retail Solutions Demand Signal Management (DSM) solution. The Retail Solutions DSM solution provides a robust data warehouse and easy-to-use tools for suppliers to access and analyze data by product, by day and by store.
Retail Solutions DSM provides a cleansing and validation service that standardizes the data format and turns raw POS data into actionable information for your operational business processes. Suppliers have access to both training and expert consultants to help interpret the data and leverage the reports for optimal results.
With enhanced data granularity and daily updates, consumer goods companies can:
- Improve sales performance and product assortment through better store/item analysis
- Increase new item sales through more efficient store distribution
- Reduce out-of-stocks by monitoring local product inventory availability
- Maximize ROI of trade promotions by understanding past effectiveness
How can you participate in this Walgreens data share program?
- Request authorization by emailing WalgreensDSM@retailsolutions.com, and include your company name and Walgreen Marketing vendor number(s) to be included in program
- Once authorized, complete a subscription agreement with Retail Solutions
- Complete a Walgreens Data Sharing Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) directly with Walgreens
- Receive training on the Retail Solution Demand Signal Management (DSM) solution, activate your account and start accessing reports