Customer success story

Streamlining product management for global cash & carry store operator

Industry
Retail / Cash & Carry Stores
Tech stack
Java / React
Streamlining product management for global cash & carry store operator

Background

A prominent international operator of Cash & Carry stores required a sophisticated system to enhance their product management processes, specifically focusing on label and barcode management and tracking product expiration. The goal was to improve operational efficiency and accuracy in inventory management across their numerous store locations worldwide.

Challenge

The operator faced several challenges with their existing product management system:

Inefficient Labeling Process: The manual processes for creating and updating product labels and barcodes were time-consuming and prone to errors, affecting store operations and customer experience.

Difficulty in Tracking Expiration: There was no integrated system to effectively monitor the expiration dates of products, leading to potential losses from expired goods remaining on shelves.

Lack of Centralized Management: Each store managed its product labels and expiration tracking independently, leading to inconsistencies and inefficiencies across the entire
operation.

Solution

To address these challenges, our development team created a robust solution using Java, Spring Boot, and React. Here’s how the solution was structured:

Technology Stack Implementation

Java and Spring Boot for Backend Services: We developed the backend services using Java and Spring Boot to handle complex business logic and ensure high performance and scalability.

React for Frontend Development: The frontend was built using React to provide a dynamic and user-friendly interface that allows store employees to efficiently manage product labels, barcodes, and expiration tracking.

Key Features of the System

Automated Label and Barcode Management: The system automates the creation and updating of product labels and barcodes, significantly reducing manual effort and minimizing errors.

Expiration Date Tracking: Integrated tracking features enable stores to monitor product expiration dates effectively, alerting staff to remove or discount products as necessary.

Centralized Control Panel: A centralized dashboard allows management to oversee and coordinate labeling and expiration tracking across all store locations, ensuring
consistency and compliance with company standards.

Deployment & Integration

The solution was deployed across all international locations of the Cash & Carry operator, with training sessions conducted to ensure smooth adoption by store staff.

The system was integrated with existing inventory and POS systems to ensure seamless operations and data consistency across all platforms.

 

Conclusion

The new product management solution has dramatically improved the efficiency and accuracy of the Cash & Carry operator’s store operations. Automated label and barcode management, coupled with effective expiration tracking, has not only reduced operational costs but also enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring product quality and availability.

This project highlights our expertise in delivering custom retail solutions that enhance operational efficiency and ensure global standards compliance.

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