When systems don’t talk to each other, your teams end up doing the translation. Whether it’s tracking orders across platforms, reconciling reports or manually copying data between systems, the hidden cost of running disconnected systems adds up fast. According to industry research, businesses using multiple disconnected systems can spend up to 30% more on IT operations. But the cost goes beyond just IT. Siloed systems lead to missed sales, hidden stock issues and slower decision-making; q...| Retail Assist
The enterprise resource planning (ERP) market is projected to reach £72 billion by 2032, with cloud-first strategies and AI adoption driving much of that growth. Today, 70% of CIOs cite AI and predictive analytics as top priorities in their ERP roadmap, and around 83% of ERP projects now include AI capabilities. In retail, this shift is especially critical because AI-enabled ERP systems are helping mid-sized UK retailers forecast more accurately, adapt faster and operate more efficiently. As...| Retail Assist
Forecasting remains one of retail’s biggest challenges, and the price of getting it wrong is steep. According to McKinsey, demand forecasts are off by an average of 30%. That means, for a retailer buying £10 million worth of stock, that could mean £3 million in over- or under-ordered inventory. Planning the right product range isn’t just about knowing what sold last year. This retail planning gap reflects more than just forecasting errors; it’s about anticipating demand, accounting fo...| Retail Assist