Marine Corps Exchange embarks on ERP and inventory management transformation journey with Jesta I.S.

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) has selected Jesta I.S.’s Merchandising ERP solution for a digital transformation project involving its Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) stores, totalling more than 160 worldwide.

The implementation of Merchandising ERP, the foundation of Jesta’s end-to-end Vision Retail Management Suite, will drive and support innovation, and enhance operational performance, data quality and data assurance across the stores.

It will also help MCX realise cloud operations and facilitate the adaptability of future technology enhancements.

Currently headquartered in Quantico, VA, the Marine Corps Exchange was founded in 1897 with the opening of the first store at the Marine Barracks in Boston, MA. MCX stores provide a full line of retail products to active duty marines, sailors, soldiers and airmen, and their families.

Over the past several months, the MCCS team worked to identify new and innovative software for the significant upgrade and replacement of its retail management system. They also sought a proven implementation and integration partner.

Jesta I.S.’s Merchandising ERP promises “unified and frictionless data management of enterprise inventory, omnichannel order journeys, and customer profiles and personas in real-time”.

The system will help MCX manage the significant breadth and depth of its assortments and SKUs as well as allocation and replenishment. MCX inventory includes military uniforms and tactical gear, apparel, footwear, sporting goods, electronics, small appliances, health/beauty products, and groceries.

It includes forecasting, planning, price management, sales audit, allocation and automated replenishment solutions.

MCX will also leverage Jesta’s Place and Locate mobile app for in-store inventory management, as well as the Vision Central Portal for additional capabilities including Buyer’s Toolbox, alerts and exception management workflows. Vendor Portal, Unified Commerce Order Management, Onboarding Analytics and other solutions within the Vision Retail Management Suite are being considered for future project phases.

Arvind Gupta, President, Jesta I.S. says: “We are proud to drive the retail operations of the Marine Corps Exchange, an essential service to the global Marine Corps Community, consisting of elite servicemen and women who protect the interests and guard the ideals of the United States.”

“With Merchandising ERP, the Marine Corps Exchange has obtained robust capabilities to unify enterprise data, which ensures data integrity.”

“MCX will modernise the architecture that supports existing business processes with a constant awareness to adaptability for future directives, support for critical business decisions, and vendor relationship management and compliance.”

“MCX will also be able to easily manage their extensive product classifications and the movement of inventory to surpass the expectations of their invaluable community.”