On shelf availability is the end product and the most important element of a successful supply chain. This performance measure can be affected by actions made at every step of the chain, from the manufacturer right through to the shelf edge at the retailer. We talked to industry leaders, from both retailers and manufacturers to discuss the question: “What gets in the way of good OSA?” This presentation looks at their thoughts on what happens in the last 50 metres.

IGD visited stores in nine countries in the first quarter of 2012. Based on these store visits across the world, we bring you insight on some of the best in-store solutions currently being implemented. Aimed at helping you understand who’s doing what in-store in different categories, you can use these examples to tailor your response to market developments.

Discover how Danone has achieved higher on-shelf availability, reduced shrinkage and increased shopper satisfaction by re-engineering its replenishment process - transforming it from a 'push to the shelf' to a 'pull by demand' system - for products in the high-growth Russian market.

Working together through a collaborative project, Marks & Spencer and Uniq have improved forecast accuracy, availability and reduced waste. Read this case study to learn more on how they found a better way of managing their sandwich range.

Read this case study to understand how Sainsbury’s dealt with the two main challenges for the supply chain arising from a rapid growth in the convenience format. These challenges include demand planning accurately given the rapid growth of stores alongside very non-typical demand patterns and managing availability, waste and stock holding given the complexity of the business.

The final part of the Global RRP report includes a toolkit to help you assess the solutions from a shopper, store, distribution and manufacturing perspective and understand the wider impacts of your RRP designs to develop a total supply chain approach.

Part II on Global Developments in RRP will help you understand the developments in four key regions and how the major retailers in each region have been leading the implementation of RRP. It will help you identify the key characteristics, category priorities and the drivers of change.

The third part of Global RRP includes an overview of the benefits and challenges of RRP, the business case and will help you plan your roadmap for the implementation of RRP.