What is Route-To-Market? Essentially a route to market is a route between you, the manufacturer or wholesaler, and the target demographic that you wish to buy your product. A Route To Market (RtM) strategy is also known as a Trade Marketing And Distribution Strategy or a Sales Execution Strategy. Whatever you choose to name this…
VSC Smart Supply Chains are leaders in identifying the optimal supply chain configuration for companies with distribution networks. The management of this optimal supply chain is conducted through the VSC Portal which provides a single sign-on modular web portal for each component of the supply chain, underpinned by the Knowledge Integration Network (KIN). The KIN…
The VSC Fleet Management Module is the latest offering from VSC Smart Supply Chains. Andreas Maritz, Strategic Growth Executive at VSC says, “We have found that many of our clients do not know the actual cost of managing their fleet or elements of their fleet and so we developed this module.” It is designed to…
VSC Smart Supply Chains employ advanced network modelling techniques to configure the optimum supply chain for their customers. By considering elements such as supplier strategy, manufacturing policies, warehousing and depot configuration, transportation policies, customer policies, and inventory levels, VSC Smart Supply Chains empower companies to make informed decisions that maximize savings without compromising service quality….
Telematics, the integrated use of telecommunications and informatics, enables organizations to collect and analyze valuable data from vehicles, assets, and equipment. In today’s rapidly evolving world, businesses across various industries are increasingly turning to telematics solutions to enhance their operations and maximize efficiency. Telematics forms one part of the internet of things and is used…
Ensuring that a team of sales representatives are able to service a company’s client base effectively is no easy matter. Knowing how many sales representatives are required to service the market can be difficult to determine without very careful planning. There are a host of considerations that will impact on how and where a sales…
Real Time Delivery Visibility Portal – Know exactly when your delivery will arrive The revolutionary Just-In-Time management philosophy first implemented by Toyota in the 1970’s has become the norm of today. Businesses and consumers now expect that shelves will always be full and no product will ever be unavailable. Technology has made this far more…
Sales representatives require a particular personality which cannot be taught or trained. They are great at interacting with others, building personal relationships and of course selling. Ensuring that your sales representatives have the best sales tools available to them allows them to focus on what they are good at. Time spent tracking customer information, completing…
Essentially Route To Market is how you, the manufacturer or wholesaler, deliver your goods to the retail outlet that sells your product. A Route To Market strategy is also known as a Trade Marketing And Distribution Strategy or a Sales Execution Strategy. Whatever you choose to name this strategy it is vital to your businesses…
A well-managed control tower is essential for a complex supply chain. If any of the skills, technology or experience required to manage the control tower are missing, the supply chain will falter. People are always on the move because of promotions or relocations and, particularly if the move is unexpected, much of the skill and…
