Pick n Pay Group boosts inventory, ranging and space planning capabilities with Blue Yonder
South African retailer Pick n Pay Group is to implement Blue Yonder’s SaaS-based category management solution for its grocery business, and allocation and assortment management solutions for its clothing business.
The Pick n Pay Group is a multi-format and multi-channel retailer with a portfolio of over 2,000 stores located throughout Africa, operating on an owned and franchise basis.
The company operates Pick n Pay supermarkets, Boxer and Pick n Pay Clothing, as well as being part owner of TM Supermarkets.
It also has a significant omnichannel presence and is looking to accelerate growth in key strategic areas, including delivering a refined customer value proposition.
To support this initiative, Pick n Pay needs to upgrade its capabilities from manual processes so it turned to its current supply chain solutions provider Blue Yonder.
“As we look to expand our business through new standalone Pick n Pay Clothing stores, adding new SKUs, and a growing online offering, we need to transform our existing merchandise financial planning, assortment and allocation processes,” says Mark Tudor, Chief Information Officer, Pick n Pay Group.
“As a leader in space and floor planning, we knew Blue Yonder was the right supply chain solutions provider to meet our needs.”
“Blue Yonder’s solutions will allow us to bring the latest digital technology in-house to optimise supply and distribution planning processes to help grow our business and meet the goals set out in our Ekuseni strategic plan.”
Built on Microsoft Azure, Blue Yonder’s solutions will allow Pick n Pay to utilise digital technology and AI/ML algorithms, gaining insights into customer needs and preferences and allowing the company to tackle challenges by being more responsive and resilient to disruptions while minimising manual guess work and human errors.
“Global supply chain disruptions have brought new challenges in servicing customer needs in traditional channels while retaining revenue and margin targets,” says Gael Ramaen, Corporate Vice President, Retail – EMEA, Blue Yonder.
“Having the right space and floor planning strategy will not only help Pick n Pay optimise its grocery stores but also pivot as customer preference and demand changes.”
“On the clothing side, Pick n Pay will see early value realisation thanks to the solutions’ agile deployment, allowing them to fuel their growth strategy.”
