Kwik Trip automates space planning and supply chain
The retailer has partnered with RELEX Solutions to implement automated planograms and floor planning to drive sales and operational efficiency.
Kwik Trip announced a partnership with RELEX Solutions, provider of unified retail planning solutions, to implement automated planograms, floor planning, and supply chain optimization solutions. RELEX will service Kwik Trip’s convenience stores throughout the Midwest United States, driving improved sales, inventory management, and operational efficiency with a solution that combines central planning and store operations.
Previously, Kwik Trip handled their planograms and inventory forecasting and replenishment through legacy systems and spreadsheets. They needed a highly accurate, automated system to manage their more than 3,500 SKUs across 20 planning categories, at each of their 850 convenience store locations.
“We’re extremely impressed by RELEX’s ability to produce highly optimized, automated, and accurate replenishment orders and space plans, as well as being a solution that allows for flexible interaction between our operations and merchandising teams,” said Jake Vogel, Director of Category Management and Procurement at Kwik Trip.
After reviewing other vendors, the company selected RELEX for its automated, AI-driven solutions, which will reduce manual efforts in both stores and head office locations.
“RELEX’s AI-driven solution has a strong track record of optimizing forecasting and replenishment for fresh assortments, seasonal inventories, and even promotions. We’re happy to partner with Kwik Trip and help them to reach their space planning goals, leading to a more convenient and pleasant customer experience,” added Carlos Victoria, SVP of Sales Americas at RELEX Solutions.
Additionally, Kwik Trip will use its recent partner’s in-store mobile solution, which empowers store personnel with a transparent view to store level order proposals, planograms, and floor plans.
