Tech Audit
Stock management is a complicated task and there are lots of tools and systems in the market that are designed to make this job easier.
With the ‘new kid on the block’ AI being bandied around as the answer to all your problems, this gives retailers an even bigger headache. Being able to work out which systems will support your retail business and are worth their cost can be time consuming and difficult.
The size of your business will be a factor into whether you should have an all singing, all dancing tech solution or whether you need to start small and set up the basics in Excel. Although, not an advocate of all things in Excel, often it is the best place to start. As you grow, Excel will need to be replaced by a tool or system that is more automated and can offer you a quicker and deeper insight.
The Tech Audit is designed to go through your stock management processes and delve into the detail to discover if your tech stack is fit for purpose and supporting you to make the best decisions.
By the end of the process, we will have worked on what your specific issues are, possible solutions and what areas need to be prioritised to gain the most benefit first.
Following the audit, you will receive a summary and recommendations of next steps based on what has been discussed.
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What Our Clients Say About Us
A Worthwhile Morning
“Thank you again! I really enjoyed the session. You reminded me that working closely with the product, it’s easy to forget that customers may not understand its benefits and USP and how developing new product areas need to have synergy with the brand.
And more importantly, how to look at my data to make informed business decisions. Such a worthwhile morning.”
Hanna @ One Life Clothing
The Right Fit for Our Complex Needs
“I’ve thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Alison over the past eight months.
For the first seven years as a business owner, I managed merchandising on my own and learned as I went along. In recent years, I’ve been looking to bring someone on board with expertise in this area, but I didn’t want to just hire anyone. I needed someone with extensive industry experience—preferably someone who has managed a large number of SKUs, like we do in bra-size swimwear. Equally important was finding someone who shares our values, particularly regarding sustainability. Ideally, I was looking for someone who is data-driven, tech-savvy, and aligned with the priorities and spirit of a small business.
From our very first call, I knew Alison was the right choice. She quickly understood the nuances of our brand and products and tailored her approach to meet our needs. As a small business, every dollar counts, and Alison understands that. The workflow has been seamless, and Alison feels like an invaluable part of the team. (Even though she’s in the UK and we are in Australia!)
It’s always a pleasure to receive her weekly trade reports and insights. Her interpretations are invaluable, and her expertise has been instrumental in refining our product mix so that we are more profitable and sustainable.”
Sophia @ RAQ Apparel
Stock Decisions Made Easy
“As our business grew, our Excel planning and educated guesstimates of what and when to buy were really not meeting our needs. We were also undertaking piecemeal planning rather than in being integral to the business.
Working with Alison has really helped us understand our data, our sell through, stock holding, cover and most importantly what to buy and when to have it delivered. All of this helps us reduce our risk while ensuring we have sufficient stock to meet our customer’s needs.
Alison’s easy going nature and commercial understanding alongside her ability to simplify complexity makes working with her a dream.”
Dan @ Esska Shoes