Does it Matter Which Merchandise Management System You Use?
Spoiler Alert: Yes. As a retailer, you know the challenges of navigating the marketplace. Merchandise management systems are there to help streamline the process of operating your business effectively, but if you utilize a less-sophisticated solution, is it truly aiding you? Not to its full potential. An effective merchandising system increases sales and cash flow
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Are retailers ready for the post pandemic return? | Retail Business Intelligence
Yahoo Finance recently reported welcomed news on the economy and retail. Data revealed the U.S. economy created a whopping 916,000 jobs in March 2021 – the most since August 2020. This is an important indicator that the economic rebound is gaining momentum. Payrolls were much more than anticipated and the jobless rate is at a
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RPE Awarded Company Level Accreditation Status for Multiple Blue Yonder Retail Solutions
As a Blue Yonder business partner, RPE participates in the Partner Resource Accreditation Program that provides a path-based accreditation for Blue Yonder software solutions. We are pleased to share that RPE has received Company Level Accreditation for four of the major Blue Yonder retail solutions: Merchandise Management System (MMS) Portfolio Merchandise Management (PMM) Enterprise Planning
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RPE Maintains SOC 1 Type 2 Audit for 10 Years and What it Means to You
We know that clients who use our cloud hosting, data center operations, systems management, and backup and recovery services are entrusting their confidential data to us. We strive to consistently maintain the highest security controls to protect that information through the SOC 1 Type 2 annual audit. For the past 10 years, RPE has been
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MMS Web User Interface Now Compatible with Previous MMS Versions
At RPE, we are excited for the new web-enabled version of Merchandise Management System. The big news: It is now compatible with previous MMS versions! You can now add MMS WebUI to your existing MMS version without upgrading! We believe that MMS WebUI will help retailers with an enhanced user experience and improvement in productivity
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RPE to Offer the Traverse Systems Supplier Performance Platform
Traverse Systems and RPE Launch Partnership RPE to Offer the Traverse Systems Supplier Performance Platform RPE is now a Traverse Systems business partner offering the Traverse Systems Platform designed to identify, capture and respond to vendor compliance issues. The application aggregates data from disparate systems to drive a unified understanding of the entire supply chain to
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RPE Successfully Completes SOC 1 Type 2 Examination and Why This is Important
RPE, a provider of cloud hosting, data center operations, systems management, and backup and recovery services has successfully completed the 2020 SOC 1 Type 2 examination. The effort reflects our long-standing commitment to secure internal controls. RPE has been conducting compliance audits for more than a decade, with extremely positive results. Although a compliance audit
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NRF 2020 Conference & EXPO: An RPE Perspective
NRF 2020 Conference & EXPO: An RPE Perspective The NRF Conference & EXPO offers retailers a platform to meet new people and form innovative collaborations to create business-changing connections. NRF 2020 was no exception. Last week, RPE had the privilege to meet with retailers to discuss their challenges and needs for the coming year. The show
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Project Success Requires Planning, Execution and Communication
Every project is an opportunity for success. No organization starts a system integration or upgrade with the goal of failure. But there are a few things you can do to improve your chances for achieving your goals. An easy way to look at this is in three broad categories: Planning, Execution and Communication. Plan the
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Merchandise Management to Increase Speed, Stability and Productivity
Expand Back-End Functionality to Support the Entire Business Network with Merchandise Management In retail, change is the one constant. Competitors emerge, chains consolidate, regulations evolve and economies fluctuate. For success in this dynamic environment and to achieve peak performance, retailers require a solid back-end merchandise management solution to support the entire business network. Many retailers
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