Data Into Decisions

Want to increase your competitiveness?

Improve your organization’s usage of the syndicated retail measurement data you receive with this advanced training on data analytics. The cornerstone of Global Decisions, this training is built around a proprietary model that helps participants structure analyses in a way that allows them to more easily draw conclusions and make decisions. Training is also available on consumer/shopper panel data. www.globaldecisionstraining.com

Category Management

Want to think more strategically about your business?
Want to better utilize information in your dealings with your trading partners?

Learn the concepts and processes necessary to succeed in today’s ever increasing competitive environment. Discover ways to improve your relationships with your trading partners. Even if you are not practicing “category management,” these programs will benefit associates across your entire organization.

Different courses are available from Basics to Advanced as well as programs geared towards different functions that will help break down silos and increase cross-functional effectiveness. Coming in 2016 – Catmania – a category management business simulation by Innovate Retail! www.innovate-retail.com

Manufacturer / Retailer Interaction

Want to find the win-win situations with your trading partners?

Mar-Pro is the new business simulation from Marcel Corstjens, the Unilever-Chaired Professor of Marketing from Insead and the creator of the Storewars business simulation. In  Mar-Pro, manufacturer and retailer teams compete to increase sales and profits using the most appropriate tactics to support their strategies. At the same time, they must build collaborative relationships with their trading partners. Participants play both manufacturer and retailer roles, enabling them to uncover the hidden resources leading to win-win solutions.

Mar-Pro combines the simulation with feedback and lectures so participants can see the effects decisions have on business results and work to improve them. Other relevant concepts are taught, enabling participants to try out new ideas when they return to their jobs. The course is run in 2 1/2 days, delivering the learning objectives in a time efficient and cost effective way. Companies already are reporting a ROI due to new joint programs they have created with their trading partners as a result of Mar-Pro.   www.innovate-retail.com

Retail Store Operations

Need a cost effective way to train your store personnel on the various functions, duties and departments?

The Retail Learning Institute, supported by Coca-Cola, is the world’s largest provider of retailer training. With over 100 online courses across 8 libraries including Essential, Industry, Logistics, Management, Merchandising, Operations, Positions, Produce and Safety, there is something for everyone! You can pick the courses you offer to each associate and can even create your own branded online university in your native language. www.retaillearning.net

Supply Chain

Need to take costs out of your business? The supply chain is an easy place to start!

The Supply Chain Foundation (SCF) ) provides certified Supply Chain training programs, including their SCILS computer simulation which can be added to any existing program.www.supply-chain-foundation.com/scils

The scope of the training covers all functions contributing to supplying customers with requested goods or services including Purchasing, Logistics, Operations and Customer Service Management. www.supply-chain-foundation.com