Publications
The On-Shelf Availability Improvement Road Map 2008-2009
Following on from the release of the ECRA report The On-Shelf Availability Challenge in 2008, ECRA has developed a new ‘Blue Book’ for industry, The On-Shelf Availability Improvement Road Map 2008-2009.
Winning in January 2010 - improving product availability Toolkit
Product availability has been a challenge for both retailers and suppliers in the fast moving consumer goods industry for many years. Improving availability through the supply chain in January represents a great opportunity to increase sales for suppliers and their retail trading partners, and ultimately provides a better service to shoppers and end consumers.
A range of practical tools and measures has been developed to enable the industry to deliver an improved January 2010 performance. The Winning in January – improving product availability toolkit provides a reference for companies currently planning for January 2010.
GCI Compliance Survey 2008-2009
The Global Commerce Initiative (GCI) Compliance Survey completed in late 2008 provides an examination of the adoption of enablers such as common identification and electronic messaging standards in the Australian and New Zealand market.
Winning in January
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Efficient Consumer Response Australasia recently hosted an industry event Winning in January.
This unique workshop brought together Australia's key retailers and their trading partners to examine the issue of poor product availability throughout the month of January. ECRA's latest report How to Win in January - Improving service levels details the key outcomes and provides insights into improving availability throughout the supply chain during the month of January.
The On-Shelf Availability Challenge 2007-2008 Report
The On-Shelf Availability Challenge 2007-2008 Report is the result of the largest survey in Australia and New Zealand into the status and perceptions of on-shelf availability in our industry in our region.
Accurate Product Measurement - Items and Trade Units within the Australian and New Zealand Grocery Industry
ECRA, GS1 Australia and GS1 New Zealand's latest publication.
Industry Toolkit for Shelf Ready Packaging
ECRA announces the launch of an Industry Toolkit for Shelf Ready Packaging
The Board of Efficient Consumer Response Australasia (ECRA) recognised that there was the potential for a multiplication of shelf ready packaging standards within the Australian and New Zealand food and grocery industry leading to a risk of proliferation of contradictory guidelines, which would endanger the initial vision of bringing more value to the consumer.
A Guide to KPI Development within the Grocery Industry
This guide provides
- coverage of the potential benefits of improved scorecarding together with the relevant background and
issues.
- a standardised scorecard to be used between individual trading partners, including definitions, desired
measurement frequency and units of measure.
- an outline of the steps that companies should follow to establish relevant and effective KPIs between trading
partners.
- the key success factors for the successful implementation of effective scorecards.
- recommended next steps for KPI measurement and scorecards both at the trading partner and industry levels.
Australasian Grocery Industry Tracking Study 2006
This is the fourth study commissioned by the ECRA Board, facilitated by IBM Global Business Services. The objectives are to: assess industry maturity development vs targets previously set; benchmark industry maturity vs Europe and the USA; estimate potential remaining benefits of full ECR adoption at an industry level; and provide each participating company with visibility of their maturity vs others in their industry.
Product Introduction and Delisting – Improving the Supply Chain Efficiency and Effectiveness
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The Product Introduction and Delisting report evaluates the operational inefficiencies and unnecessary costs for supplier, retailers and wholesalers through the introduction of new product lines and delisting of others, and outlines processes aimed at optimising the management of ranging decisions. From Barcode to Electronic Code - 2004
The From Barcode to Electronic Code report evaluates the readiness of the Australasian market to embrace the Electronic Product Code (EPC) network.
What emerges is a picture of a region where many companies have moved beyond a “wait and see” approach to a “watch and learn” phase which is a preliminary to implementation.
Data Integrity & Synchronisation - 2004
The Data Integrity & Synchronisation – Building a foundation for industry collaboration report has been developed by a team of consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers, grocery retailers and wholesalers brought together by Efficient Consumer Response Australasia (ECRA). The ECRA Board commissioned this work to facilitate progress towards full implementation of data integrity and synchronisation (DIS) across the Australasian grocery industry based on a single regional data pool, EANnet.
Efficient Product Movement - 2003
With the vital support of IBM Business Consulting Services, the latest report, “Efficient Product Movement” brings together the expertise of a project team drawn from suppliers, retailers and wholesalers at the leading edge of process change in the transport and distribution of food and grocery products in Australia and New Zealand. It reflects increased attention by trading partners to increased efficiency in the handling and transport of products through the supply chain.
Australasian Grocery Industry Tracking Study 2002
The ECR Australasia (ECRA) Board commissioned PwC Consulting (PwC) to conduct the 2002 Tracking Study as part of its ongoing process to monitor and encourage the development and implementation of advanced demand and supply chain management processes in Australasia. The major objectives of the study are to identify: