Modernizing IBM i Environments With RPE’s Hosting Solutions
Why Companies Choose IBM i Hosting IBM i platforms remain the backbone for many businesses of all sizes and industries. Known for their uptime, transaction speed, and application stability, these systems continue to power essential operations across industries. But maintaining them introduces risks. Hardware failure, rising support costs, and staffing shortages can all increase downtime
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Inventory Optimization: Smarter Allocation Is a Retail Necessity in 2025
Inventory is one of retail’s largest expenses. In 2025, allocation is under more scrutiny than ever before. Rising costs, the uncertainty of tariffs and inventory outages have made it a pressure valve for performance. Why? Because forecasting can only look ahead. Allocation decides what happens in real life, store by store. When strategy gets disrupted,
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The Role of Data Management in Retail AI
In today’s competitive landscape, retailers across the United States are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver personalized customer experiences. However, the success of these AI-driven strategies hinges on one critical factor: robust data management. Without clean, reliable, and well-integrated data, even the most advanced AI solutions fall short of
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Smarter Assortments, Stronger Margins
In 2025, assortment planning isn’t about prediction. It’s about precision. Strategy and execution live closer together now, and small changes can ripple through margins, operations, and customer satisfaction. Retailers aren’t reacting anymore. They’re anticipating, adjusting, and realigning faster than ever. And they’re doing it proactively. Not guesswork. The retailers leading this shift aren’t just using
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Retail Data Readiness: 5 AI Prep Steps for IT Teams
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the retail industry, powering smarter forecasting, customer personalization, and product allocation. But AI is only as effective as the data behind it. Inconsistent, outdated, or disorganized data can lead to flawed insights and costly missteps. For IT departments, preparing retail data for AI is no longer optional—it’s essential. From identifying data
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Top 10 Retail Strategy and Change Management Challenges in 2025: AI, Data Readiness & Transformation
As the retail landscape evolves, strategic and change management teams face a surge of new pressures—from rapid AI adoption to shifting workforce expectations. This article from RPE (Retail Process Engineering) outlines the top 10 challenges retail leaders must navigate in 2025. These insights focus on helping retailers stay agile, resilient, and data-ready in an increasingly
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Strategic Change Management in Retail IT: Building a Culture of Innovation
Imagine this: A major retailer rolls out new Planning and Allocation solutions, expecting a seamless transition. However, confusion spreads among employees processes stall and all functionality is not being utilized to its full potential This is the result of poor change management, a scenario all too common in retail IT. At RPE, we understand that
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AI in Retail: Overcoming Anxiety and Embracing Change
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s actively transforming the retail industry. From AI-powered inventory management to hyper-personalized marketing strategies, businesses are leveraging AI to drive efficiency and enhance customer experiences. However, with rapid adoption comes a wave of uncertainty. Many retail professionals are grappling with ‘AI anxiety’—a concern that automation and machine
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Case Study: Successful Implementation of Data Analytics Layer for a Fortune 50 Retailer
Transforming Retail Decision Making: A Successful Implementation of Data Analytics Layer for a Fortune 50 Retailer In today’s competitive retail landscape, data-driven decision-making is crucial for sustained growth and operational efficiency. This case study delves into the successful implementation of a dynamic data analytics layer for a Fortune 50 retailer. Key areas of focus include
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How Cloud Hosting is Revolutionizing Retail Operations
The retail industry has always been fast-paced, but today’s challenges—rising customer expectations, increasing cyber threats, and the need for real-time data access—demand innovative solutions. Enter cloud hosting services, a game-changer for retailers looking to modernize operations, boost efficiency, and stay competitive. For businesses across North America, cloud hosting offers unmatched scalability, security, and performance. With
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