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Customer expectations today are higher and more dynamic than ever. They switch flexibly between stationary and digital touchpoints and also expect retailers to provide a seamless omnichannel experience. However, although the relevant technologies and solutions have been discussed for some time, most companies are lagging behind when it comes to implementation. There is therefore an urgent need for action in order not to fall behind the industry pioneers. REMIRA sees five key areas that retailers should focus on in 2025 and shows how the right software partner can provide support.

Increasing market volatility, uncertain supply chains and growing sustainability obligations are constantly increasing the challenges in supply chain management. Companies need to act now and use innovative technologies to future-proof their processes and supply chains. REMIRA presents four key supply chain trends for 2025.

Stocktaking is essential for inventory management and the annual financial statements, but are often time-consuming and cost-intensive. However, this does not have to be the case, as the German Commercial Code (HGB) in Germany and the Austrian Commercial Code (UGB) allow simplifications such as permanent full inventory and inventory sampling in addition to the full inventory on the reporting date. However, misinformation means that many companies continue to waste time and resources on stocktaking.

In the past 25 years, innocent has developed into Europe's best-known smoothie and juice producer with more than 800 employees and locations in 14 countries. The fact that their high-quality standards have been maintained despite the enormous growth is in part thanks to an invisible helper in the background: the OUTPERFORM Planning supply chain software solution from REMIRA.

PUFAS Werk KG, a manufacturer of craft and renovation products from Hann. Münden, has been using REMIRA's LOGOMATE inventory optimization software to manage its warehouse stock since the middle of the year. The objectives are demand-oriented and proactive scheduling, the avoidance of out-of-stock situations and the relief of employees.

WEITBLICK GmbH & Co. KG is optimizing its inventory processes with the TÜV-certified, cloud-based inventory sampling software STATCONTROL Cloud from REMIRA. With the smooth update of the software architecture, the manufacturer of workwear is taking the proven sampling principle to the next level. The counting effort has been reduced from around 25,000 items to just 39 samples, which corresponds to 99%.

In the pharmaceutical industry, the legal requirements for stocktaking are particularly strict: there must be no deviations in the stocks of medicines. The company medac, based in Wedel near Hamburg, has therefore opted for statistically validated sample stocktaking with REMIRA's STATCONTROL Cloud software and is highly satisfied with the results. With an inventory of around 105,000 containers, only 53 samples had to be taken and counted.  

Utz GmbH & Co KG is now using LOGOMATE from REMIRA to optimize its daily scheduling processes. The system provides AI-supported sales forecasts as well as automatic ordering and replenishment suggestions. Thanks to this collaboration, the food wholesaler is reducing its replenishment costs and improving inventory quality.

After the sneaker and streetwear retailer ONYGO was on the verge of going out of business last fall, the takeover by former Görtz CEO Frank Revermann in spring brought about a positive turnaround. The new owner was able to save 19 stores of the former Deichmann subsidiary and has been running the clothing chain under its previous name since March 1, 2024. The particular challenge was to introduce a new merchandise management solution and equip all stores with new checkout systems in just five weeks. What seemed almost impossible in such a short space of time in terms of data transfer, store equipment, employee training and go-live was successfully achieved by ONYGO with the support of Dortmund-based software provider REMIRA.

As a renowned wholesaler for tires, wheels, rims and vehicle components, Bohnenkamp SE has more than 20 locations in Central and Eastern Europe. The replenishment of the approximately 16,000 stock keeping units (SKU) is a complex logistical challenge. Three years ago, the company therefore introduced the LOGOMATE replenishment management software from REMIRA. The AI-based application recognizes patterns in the movement of goods and automatically makes order suggestions based on these patterns. The introduction of the software has significantly reduced the planning workload. At the same time, the availability of goods has increased.

Pier14, the specialist for premium brands on the Baltic coast, is expanding its omnichannel strategy and continues to rely on the support of REMIRA. The new store on Usedom not only impresses with the fashion, lifestyle and indulgence concept typical of Pier14, but also with a special technological upgrade. This is because the REMIRA omnichannel tools are linked to digimago's digital signage solutions for the first time on site. As a result, customers now encounter interactive touchscreens on the sales floor, which significantly enhance the experience and add new possibilities to the consultation process.

The winkler group of companies, headquartered in Stuttgart, will optimize its operational processes by using the LOGOMATE inventory management software from REMIRA in future. The main objective of the company, which specializes in spare parts for commercial vehicles, is to increase the availability of goods while reducing the amount of manual planning required.

The product portfolio of screw and fastening parts wholesaler WEWO comprises more than 600,000 different parts. The company guarantees immediate product availability for around 40,000 items. Reliable procurement planning and scheduling are required to ensure that the right quantity is always in stock. The employees are significantly supported in this by the LOGOMATE inventory management software from REMIRA.

Sustainable food production as an overriding goal: Producing companies are faced with the challenge of having to operate sustainably and yet profitably. However, these two factors do not necessarily have to be mutually exclusive. Instead of investing in expensive and numerous production machines and constantly increasing storage and production space, it is worth taking a look at the optimization of existing resources. How can a company produce as efficiently as possible given the circumstances? Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is playing an increasingly important role in the food industry in particular. In this blog article, we explain why this is the case and how the approach works. 

High energy and fuel prices, raw material shortages and uncertain supply chains: The situation in food logistics remains tense. The German organic food retailer Alnatura is also feeling the effects. Fabian Meyer, Head of Logistics & Supply Chain Management at Alnatura, explains how the company, which has been using REMIRA LOGOMATE inventory management software for many years, is dealing with the challenges.