On-Shelf Availability
| Sponsor: | Retail Sponsor: Paul Harker, Woolworths Ltd |
| Project Leader: | John Cawley, ECRA |
| Project Chair: | TBA |
Objective:
The primary objective is to optimise inventory levels and improve on-shelf availability (OSA). ECRA work on this topic is a continum following initial work in 2001 which resulted in the "Blue Book" a A Guide to Efficient Replenishment and
Reducing Stock Outs within the Grocery Industry.
Major Work Activities against 2007-2010 Strategy:
2008 | Major survey regarding progress, current issues and future direction in the area of OSA for the Australasian industry and release of report The On-Shelf Availability Challenge 2007-2008. |
2009 | Develop and release OSA Improvement Road Map document as a framework for engagement for business partners wishing to undertake OSA improvement projects and to progress a common language. Support with case studies. |
2010 | To be determined by September 2009 – potentially analysis and report of root causes of poor availability into store at industry level for Australasian grocery, focussing initially on availability issues impacting the month of January. |