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r.i.m. VMI-Services Retail Inventory Management

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The right product in the right place at the right time in the right quantityRetail inventory management solution optimizes the supply chain

Optimize inventory management!

Always sufficient stock on the shelves, not too much, not too little plus the right product in the right place at the right time: r.i.m., the Vendor Managed Inventory solution by arvato can achieve it.

A VMI-solution enables a vendor to optimize the stock levels of all his products on the retailer chain‘s shelves and to arrange efficient replenish- ment processes. He is able to operate closer to the customer. Usually, available shelf space in the retail trade is equipped by the retailer with articles from different vendors. With VMI this task is shif-ted from the retailer to the vendors.

The retail trade does not have to deal with time- consuming ordering and planning tasks. Thus the sales staff can take more care of the customers. The vendor manages the replenishment of his pro-ducts and is in control of the stock management at the point-of-sale (POS). This guarantees an

optimal availability and a minimized returns rate. The retailer thus saves resources and can concen-trate on the main issue: the sales!

arvato‘s answer is called: r.i.m.

r.i.m. (retail inventory management) is the VMI- solution from arvato which combines all planning and sales data in one system. Tailored to market requirements, the software reacts automatically and efficiently to sales fluctuations in the retail trade. Best sellers are identified and their suffi-cient availability secured. Slow-selling articles are weighted less. Separate functions for special placements, charts and promotion articles are already included. At any time in the life cycle of a product it is treated individually in r.i.m. Individual and extensive analyses are generated from the sales data that can be used to support the assort-ment planning. With r.i.m., the stock management in the retail trade is optimized and the returns rate is lowered. The result is rising turnover using the same sales space.

r.i.m. Systemr.i.m. is a secure client-server system. You don’t have to worry about security issues, a standard connection to the Internet without extra firewall configuration is sufficient. Software updates are provided automatically to minimize mainte- nance costs and to improve productivity.

Reporting & AnalysisIn the course of VMI management the current sales and inventory data from the connected markets is made available to the vendor. Assort-ments, stock levels and sales can be analyzed accurately and in detail. Best sellers as well as slow sellers in the assortment are identified.

Support & Customer CareOur experienced r.i.m. specialists are at your disposal to assist you with your individual VMI solution. All processes are permanently supervised and a smooth system operation is guaranteed.

DevelopmentOur software development team ensures the continuous improvement and further development of r.i.m. We concentrate on both – customer and market requirements.

Concept & ConsultingWe are not just a software supplier! In direct cooperation with you we can elaborate an individual and ideal VMI-solution tailored to your needs or optimize existing VMI systems. From the implementation of the project to the integration of the VMI business into your orga-nization the team from arvato is at your service.

Category & VMI ManagementIn close collaboration with our customers we take care of the operational day-to-day VMI business. Our customers benefit from our long-time exper- ience and the good contacts to Europe’s large retail chains. With the detailed reporting provided by r.i.m. you maintain overview and the insights into your VMI business.

Customer ServiceOur after-sales service completes the r.i.m. VMI package. We take care of all the communication with your trade partners and support them with all issues regarding the VMI business. By receiving direct feedback from the POS you get the chance to recognize and utilize sales prospects more efficiently than before.

Further information under:http://rim.arvato.com

Our VMI service portfolio

Clear advantages for the vendor using r.i.m. for VMI:

increased sales reduced inventory levels and returns easy assortment planning and maintenance constant performance monitoring of products and product combinations

high degree of automation automatic replenishment automatic handling of returns authorizations access to daily sales information directly from the POS

comprehensive central control of consignments and precise stock control

How the retailer benefits from VMI with r.i.m.:

inventory management system is provided by the vendor

system takes care of routine tasks lowering of the human error rate less personnel expenditures for purchasing tasks ready-made assortments attuned to market trends are provided

high degree of automation deliveries that meet the actual demand no specialized knowledge necessary

Jens Seyffartharvato European SCM Services Am Ölbach 1933311 Gütersloh Germany

Tel.: +49 (0) 52 41 – 80 14 84Fax.: +49 (0) 52 41 – 80 6 14 84Mobil: +49 (0) 171 – 83 4 89 96E-Mail: jens.seyffarth@bertelsmann.de

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When are you going to improve your business with r.i.m.?

Advantages of r.i.m.

INVENTORY ReductionIncrease SALES