en-us no If I could only manage every store like it was my only one... For today's multi-chain retailers the idea of being able to manage the performance of every SKU in every store, every day is still wishful thinking. Even leading businesses tend to focus only on their best sellers or top few hundred lines; their manual approach makes anything more impossible. Yet for any retailer looking to maximize profit this is what it's all about. http://www.quantumretail.com/bin/mp3/chasingprofits.mp3 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:01:11 GMT If you have been through a major systems implementation, you will know it can be a fraught process. Meanwhile some retailers have found a better way. It's called Q, and it is revolutionizing the field of inventory allocation and replenishment. http://www.quantumretail.com/bin/mp3/cdmpodcastdraft1_1.mp3 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:40:13 GMT In good economic times or during periods of high growth, few compromises are made as sales clip along with comp store growth is positive and shareholders are happy. But as the old saying goes, "Success can hide a lot of sins!" Today's economic environment is starting to expose retailers who have disproportionately focused only on customers or only on shareholders and is rewarding those who are fanatical about both. http://www.quantumretail.com/bin/mp3/draft1_2.mp3 Wed, 21 May 2008 14:10:13 GMT Inforem users are facing the serious question of how to modernize their systems and processes without the hassle and cost of buying and implementing a new one. Most retailers know Inforem is past its prime but for various reasons it is difficult to replace, as are most legacy replenishment systems like it. Hrabe offers a simple solution to these concerns by describing Quantum Retail solution to the problem and detailing how the solution has worked for others. http://www.quantumretail.com/bin/file/original_file/inforempodcastdraft1_1.mp3 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 21:00:00 GMT Morgan Day talks about the technology and architecture constraints of current systems and how Q does things a little differently. http://www.quantumretail.com/bin/mp3/morganpodcast.mp3 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT Dr. Whitaker talks about the markdown challenges facing retailers today. http://www.quantumretail.com/bin/mp3/reducingmarkdownsfinal.mp3 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT Messier talks frankly about the challenges Guitar Center faced in order to achieve its goals for growing the company and expanding national market share. Find out how Guitar Centre is increasing service levels, reducing inventory and putting in place a dynamic approach to improving processes and rebalancing of stock throughout all Guitar Center Stores. http://www.quantumretail.com/bin/mp3/qcast_002.mp3 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 01:00:00 GMT Technology today provides retailers with the tools to tackle the massive scale and complexity of their businesses. From supply chain management to pricing optimization, retailers have access to a wealth of point technology solutions. Thanks to these new tools retailers have seen impressive efficiency and profitability gains. Continuous refinement and development of technology means that retailing will continue to evolve, but is that progress going to be fast enough? Could it be that there is a better way about to emerge? Are todays retailers ready to overcome the complexity barrier in order to enjoy the benefits of a new and better way? http://www.quantumretail.com/bin/mp3/qcast_001.mp3 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT