Data Processing — Retail Tracking
Exhibit 28.9 Derivation of sales: Consumer offtake is retailer purchases plus the difference between opening and closing stock.
Manual Audit — Sales Derivation
In the case of manual audits, sales is derived from stocks and purchases. As portrayed in Exhibit 28.9 , retailer purchases move stock into the store, increasing the in-store stock; and consumer purchases move stock out, depleting the in-store stock. Consumer purchases are therefore equal to retailer purchases plus the difference between opening and closing stock (see example in Exhibit 28.10).
Business Intelligence - Market and Trade
Suite of interactive, online dashboards that seamlessly integrate retail and consumer data sources in a manner that makes it easier to glean insights.
Scan Track
Suite of dashboards to visualize/analyse retail scan data.
What they SHOULD TEACH at Business Schools
Marketing has changed. More so in practical terms, and marketing education is lagging.
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