On-Shelf Availability

On-shelf availability is quite simply providing the desired product, in saleable condition, when and where the shopper wants it.

Topic:

Manage retail business

Date:

Nov 2009

Source:

Scotland Food & Drink

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On-Shelf Availability

In practice, it is a complicated process with many interdependent factors throughout the whole supply chain linking suppliers with retailer warehouses and stores. Ensuring good availability is an industry issue that affects retailers and manufacturers both large and small.

In this context, it is important to understand the elements in the modern supply chain to see how they must interact to ensure availability.