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The final edition in our “Tell me something I don’t know!” series examines the last of the three main categories of discoveries that retailers are looking for in a solution. Unknown, unknowns are the things impacting the retailers business and … Continue reading
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Tell me something I don’t know! – PART II: Known Unknown
Continuing our series on the three main categories of discoveries that a solution should provide retailers to help minimize the effort necessary to identify controllable factors that can be translated into action, this edition will break down what is known … Continue reading
Tell me something I don’t know! – PART I: Known Known
As a retailer, you have many choices about which software vendor to choose. For users, one of the biggest demands we see in the market is having the software inform you of something you don’t already know about your business. … Continue reading
The Fine Line Between BI and BS – Part 3: Actionable Intelligence
The first and second editions of this blog mini-series discussed common concerns about today’s business intelligence solutions for retailers. In this final edition, we will focus on the area of the profit amplification solution where the most value is derived … Continue reading
The Fine Line Between BI and BS – Part 2: Intelligent Business Intelligence
In our previous blog, Editor In Chief at Integrated Solutions For Retailers, Matt Pillar discusses The Fine Line Between BI and BS. We will delve deeper into the discussion, and take a look at what you believe is the “best … Continue reading
The Fine Line Between BI And BS
I’ve been talking about retail BI (business intelligence) a lot lately, and I’ve been writing about it even more. Much of the conversation is with BI solutions providers. What a diverse cottage industry this big data conundrum has born.
Are We One Dimensional?
We often use terms like “innovative,” “out of the box,” and “proactive” when we talk about our industry. Although I’m a huge supporter of our profession and industry, I’m not always sure whether those terms should be current descriptors or … Continue reading
NRF 2013, Big Data And The Big Show
As this years NRF 2013 draws to a close, I thought you would enjoy the Podcast from our panel on big data, predictive analytics, and the bottom line. I had the good fortune of moderating the topic with Citigroup’s Deborah … Continue reading
Like A Bridge Over Troubled Water
The close of 2012 ended with a compromise on taxes that was just a bridge over the fiscal cliff. The start of 2013 will begin with the next stage of spending cuts which have yet to be decided. Even with … Continue reading
Inventory Management – Which Approach is “Best”?
Now that the 2012 holiday season has come to a close, retailers begin reflecting on how well they managed their inventory. Questions will be asked. Which products did you experience high out of stocks and therefore lost sales opportunities? Which … Continue reading