Shop Assortment Management for a major global retailer

Client Background 
 

A leading retail company operating at hundreds of locations globally.  

Project Scope 
 

The project aimed to revolutionize the client’s supplier interaction and product management by developing a centralized Masterdata Portal.

This portal comprised two key modules:

• Supplier Portal: An external platform enabling suppliers to securely submit new product proposals and cost updates for existing products using standardized templates. This system requires advanced security measures to protect sensitive information and ensure secure interactions.
• Shop Assortment Module: An internal system for the client’s teams to manage shops and assortment listings. 

Key Features 
 

Vendor Portal:

• User-friendly interface for product submissions and cost updates.
• Standardized templates for consistent data formatting.
• Automated data validation to minimize errors.
• Configurable submission windows or continuous submission options.
• Advanced approval mechanism to ensure data integrity and optimal approval flows.
• Advanced Security Features: Implemented comprehensive security protocols to manage complex security requirements, including multi-factor authentication, encryption of data in transit and at rest, and role-based access control, ensuring robust protection for external access to the platform.

Shop Assortment Module:

• Centralized repository for companies and shops across the global network.
• Advanced process implementation for assortment listing including product discontinuations or extensions.
• Generation of automated reports for data analysis.
   

Benefits for the Leading Retailer 
 

• Reduced Processing Times: Streamlined workflows significantly decreased the time required for processing new products and cost updates, accelerating time to market.
• Enhanced Data Quality: Standardized data formats and validation processes minimized errors and ensured high data accuracy.
• Increased Efficiency: Automation freed up internal resources, allowing the team to focus on more strategic tasks.
• Improved Supplier Relationships: The user-friendly Supplier Portal facilitated smoother communication and collaboration with suppliers.
• Targeted Product Offerings: The Shop Assortment Module enabled tailored product selections to meet the specific needs of each store, based on size and passenger demographics.
• Robust Security: Advanced security measures, including multi-factor authentication and data encryption, ensured the protection of sensitive information and secure external access to the platform. 

Technologies 
 

The technology stack encompassed Java, Angular, and Manual QA. 

Challenges Faced 
 

• Large Data Volume Management: The system needed to handle massive data volumes while maintaining optimal loading speed, security, and performance. This was addressed through efficient data processing algorithms and user interface optimization.
• Future-Proofing: The initial design focused on replicating existing processes, while the development team also incorporated scalability and adaptability to accommodate future growth and increasing complexity.
• Retail Vertical Specificity: The solution needed to address the unique business challenges and regulations specific to the retail sector.
   

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