The Gift of Time…
Making your workload merrier and brighter
In our previous adventures, we’ve explored the vast world of retail space optimization, from the sturdy foundations of Store Overview Floorplans to the precision of Store Specific Floorplans and the efficiency magic of Department Overview Floorplans and Prototype Floorplans. As the year draws to a close and the holiday season twinkles on the horizon, it’s time to unwrap a special gift – the gift of time. In this edition, we’ll dive into how automation can sprinkle a bit of holiday magic on your floor planning processes, making your workload merrier and brighter. And speaking of gifts, mark your calendars! We’re hosting a special webinar on December 14th, 2023, where we’ll unwrap even more secrets to boost your retail space game. You can reserve your virtual seat for this festive event here.
The holiday season is synonymous with giving, and what better gift for retailers than the precious commodity of time? Floor Planning, while a treasure trove of insights, can often feel like a complex puzzle. Enter automation – the ultimate holiday helper that simplifies processes, making room for more joy and relaxation as you wind down the year or gear up for the next one.
But let’s address the reality – the workload to access valuable floor planning data can be overwhelming. Data scattered across different platforms, manual processes, and the perpetual struggle to keep up with changes – it’s like untangling a string of holiday lights. This is where automation steps in, ready to untangle the mess and brighten your retail space efficiently.
Blue Yonder’s Floor Planning software offers significant value. It can be used to map out the flow of fixtures and categories throughout a store. Performance data can be stored inside each floor planning object (departments, fixtures, sections..etc.), allowing the user to pull reports such as shelf counts, categories by aisle, or category space versus sales.
Floor Planning can assist retailers in a variety of ways. Merchandisers and store personnel can use floor plans as a guide when resetting a store. Click-and-collect teams can be provided with an efficient walking path for finding products to fulfill orders. Category managers can use floor plans to determine where to place displays in every store.
If you are already building floor plans using Blue Yonder’s Floor Planning software then you are already seeing at least some of these benefits. However, you will have also noticed that there are many tedious repetitive tasks that must be done in order to keep each floor plan up to date. This is where automation comes in. MissionControl enhances how you automate tasks across the Category Management Suite.
MissionControl: Your Holiday Elf for Floor Planning Automation!
Now, let’s unwrap MissionControl – the magical plugin solution developed by Cantactix, designed to sit on top of Blue Yonder Floor Planning and bring the wonders of automation to your fingertips. Picture it as your holiday elf, taking care of common and time-consuming tasks so you can focus on the festivities.
Here’s what MissionControl brings to your retail feast:
1. Effortless Data Prep: No need for coding skills. MissionControl lets you prepare and import data seamlessly across multiple floor plans simultaneously. It’s like setting the table for a holiday feast but in the digital realm.
2. Planogram Placement Made Easy: Placing planograms on fixtures in Floor Planning is laborious and time-consuming. MissionControl automates the process, allowing you to place the right planogram on the right fixture without the time drain of dragging and dropping section after section into the correct location, one at a time. It’s like having a team of elves rearranging your holiday decorations with a wave of their magic wands.
3. Rule Setting and Checking: Define rules within MissionControl, and let it check every plan to ensure compliance. No more re-work, just pure, unadulterated data integrity. It’s like having Santa’s list, ensuring everything is in order.
4. Trust-Building Reports: With accurate and complete reporting, you can build trust and widen your organizational influence. MissionControl ensures your data is reliable and ready to shine in the spotlight.
5. Visualizing the Future: Stamp floor plan fields for 3D visualizations with MissionControl. Walk through concept or prototype formats, evaluate adjacencies, and experience the store as your customer will – all before breaking ground or embarking on those seasonal resets. It’s like having a sneak peek at your holiday decorations before unveiling them to the world.
As we wrap up this special edition, remember that automation is the gift that keeps on giving. MissionControl is your holiday elf, here to make your floor planning journey merrier, brighter, and more efficient. This season, give yourself the gift of time and let automation add an extra dash of joy to your retail space. Stay tuned for more holiday surprises in our upcoming webinar Retailer Automation Strategies: Supercharge Floor Planning on December 14th. Your journey to stress-free retail space optimization is just beginning – happy holidays!