Optimize Results By Integrating People, Process and IT

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1 Optimize Results By Integrating People, Process and IT For RPE, consulting is about providing the highest level of quality and service. With an extensive understanding and focus on retail, we provide the right people, expertise and technologies to improve your overall business performance. RPE goes behind the application for a total IT solution. We work with a variety of leading software applications offering end-to-end retail solutions to improve your bottom line. Integrating people, process and IT. info@rpesolutions.com Specializing in strategic advice and tactical implementation services for retailers! Leaders in Retail Consulting Improve Processes Overcome IT Challenges Capture Lost Sales Increase Efficiency Achieve Results

2 YOUR INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND SE Your Information Systems and Services Experts JDA MMS Merchandise Management System Merchandise management is the heart of a retailer s enterprise software. RPE works with JDA MMS to address retail merchandising and inventory functions. MMS is recognized as one of the most predominant merchandise management systems for retailers addressing purchasing, basic allocations, receiving, transfers, physical inventory, price and cost management, replenishment and sales processing. It runs exclusively on IBM s System i servers (formerly known as iseries 400 & AS/400). RPE has extensive implementation experience in MMS with an impressive client list. Many of our associates are former JDA employees working with this application since its inception two decades ago. JDA PMM Portfolio Merchandise Management Our consulting associates are highly experienced JDA PMM resources both functionally and technically. We can help you implement PMM fast and effectively to save time and money. RPE offers a valuable third party perspective of all applications providing expert and impartial advice on how to most effectively configure to meet your business needs. We assist in the development of interfaces between PMM and a variety of store systems and applications including warehouse, planning, replenishment, space planning and fi nancial. Island Pacific Merchandise System RPE has extensive experience and a proven track record in IPMS implementations providing insight and guidance during the entire process. Our technology team is dedicated to delivering the right merchandising solution to help minimize costs and maximize benefi ts. We ll modify or enhance the application suite to meet your unique business needs and have experience in the latest versions. Our pragmatic perspective increases effectiveness, and our retail and IPMS technical knowledge allows us to hit the ground running by applying practical solutions that work. Contact us today Inventory Optimization: Planning, Allocation, Replenishment and Space Management Solutions Specializing in JDA Arthur, E3, Intactix and Manhattan Associates Supply Chain Solutions RPE consultants are industry leaders in planning and inventory optimization having designed, developed and implemented solutions for retailers worldwide. Regardless of the software solution, we work with companies in developing new business processes resulting in more consistency, speed and accuracy within your planning and allocation decisions. We ll work with your team to conduct a business process analysis and performance review to identify strengths and opportunities, then match the right solutions and processes to your needs. Merchandise Planning Assortment Planning Store and Channel Planning Advanced Allocation Performance Analysis Forecasting and Replenishment Inventory Management Space Management Supply Chain and Logistics Solutions Specializing in Manhattan Associates Supply Chain Applications RPE provides the knowledge and resources to achieve productivity improvements, performance increases and elimination of unnecessary steps in your supply chain processes. Create a strategic competitive advantage by streamlining your supply chain and logistics network, leveraging industry best practices tailored to your business and synchronizing your supply chain to gain a strategic competitive edge. We ll develop the appropriate supply chain strategy, assess current business processes, identify gaps, determine applications, and provide implementation support. Strategic supply chain planning Supply chain performance benchmarking business applications Organizational assessment and education Global supply chain coordination Logistics network planning and optimization Evaluation and selection of supply chain and logistics applications Implementation and integration support Transportation and import management/ coordination

3 RVICES EXPERTS JDA MMS Software as a Service (SaaS) Use what the best use. The SaaS solution provides the powerful tools and functionality of the industry s leading merchandise management system at a fraction of the cost. JDA MMS is the same system with the same capabilities and tools used by the largest retailers. Receive world-class functionality without the upfront costs and long term commitment to staff, hardware and software licenses. Eliminate the headache and investment of running IT operations and preserve valuable capital dollars for other business priorities. SaaS runs exclusively on IBM s System i servers (formerly known as iseries 400 & AS/400). Low initial investment Highly scalable, ability to grow Known cost for budgeting No IT staff, software licensing or hardware costs Guaranteed 24/7/365 service Quick implementation Same solution used by leading retailers MANAGED SERVICES Application and Operating Systems Management Keeping up with the latest technology is not only challenging, it s expensive. Outsourcing with RPE gives you an instant infusion of retail experience, retail ERP expertise, operations professionals and a data center infrastructure. Whether equipment is located at our data center or yours, our operations management capabilities eliminate down time and profi t stealing IT operational inefficiencies, saving you both time and money. RPE provides hosting services for JDA and Island Pacifi c software applications. 24/7/365 system monitoring and operations Management of operating systems and applications System security and administration Network and VPN management Performance tuning and monitoring Capacity planning PTF management Change management control Back up and recovery management HA, disaster recovery and contingency planning Retailers Serving Retailers Our entire focus is retail, that s ALL we do. We understand the unique business needs of retailers because RPE s consulting team has served in many capacities in the industry. From retail planners and buyers to senior level consultants, IT professionals, managers and executives, we ve been there and identify with your needs. Every RPE consultant is highly qualifi ed to help our clients face the unique challenges of the retail industry by applying practical business solutions that drive results. RPE and JDA: Together We Make a Difference RPE is proud to be a JDA Value Added Partner and Certified in JDA implementations and training. By combining the leadership and process expertise of JDA and RPE, the certified initiatives are designed to help you maximize your JDA software investment. JDA Certified Implementation Program Implementations can be challenging and complex. Assembling and managing a team is demanding. As a JDA Certified Implementation partner for MMS, WinDSS and IDEAS, RPE has the experience, management skills and depth in retail practices to deliver high quality, low risk solutions on time and on budget. Plus, when a JDA Certifi ed implementer is used, you receive reduced maintenance fees. JDA Certified Alliance Training Program Key to a successful and satisfied customer is the ability to build and retain talent that can deliver returns on technology investments. RPE Certifi ed Trainers are vigorously tested and evaluated on subject matter and classroom management so you receive the most comprehensive training available. RPE is the exclusive JDA Training Partner in the United States RPE is proud to be a JDA Business Partner serving the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America

4 THE POWER IS IN THE PLAN Today s retailers need a long-term information technology strategy. It s one of the most effective building blocks for achieving results supporting core business functions that lead to growth and success. A strategic plan provides the opportunity to align people, processes and technologies to support your future vision of the business. The strategic planning process isn t simply a laundry list of applications to be installed and implemented, but a design process, which takes into account future needs and current gaps. The real power of a strategic plan is the ability to understand how the applications can be applied and implemented to improve the bottom line. It s an opportunity to build application and support structures for emerging channels and markets. Let RPE assist you in creating a 3- to 5-year strategic plan. The benefi ts will be seen well beyond the IT department. Having our corporate banners sharing common standard processes, applications, data and infrastructure will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our retail management practices. RPE, along with our other partners and our internal team s hard work, contributed to the tremendous success for the largest IT undertaking for FGL. Richard Hannah Vice President Information Technology The Forzani Group Ltd. We selected RPE due to their extensive knowledge of the JDA suite of products and reputation for successful implementations. Mitchell Modell CEO Modell s Sporting Goods JOIN OUR LIST OF SATISFIED CLIENTS YOUR INFORMATI All RPE clients are 100% referenceable. Here s a sampling: JDA MMS Merchandise Management System Merchandise Abercrombie management & Fitch is the heart KaBloom of a retailer s enterprise software. Academy RPE Sports works & with Outdoors JDA MMS Katz to Group address retail merchandising Al Sadhan Trading and inventory Company functions. 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Outfi tters Guitar Center Vans HEB VF Corporation Island Hibbett Sports Pacific Merchandise Vitamin Shoppe Hudson News Wawa System InkStop XS Cargo RPE has extensive experience and a proven track record in IPMS implementations providing insight and guidance during the entire process. RPE provides Our a technology wealth of industry team knowledge is dedicated and contacts to delivering to enhance the implementation experience. They are quick to the right respond merchandising to our need for solutions and to help resources. minimize RPE s costs resources and maximize complement benefi our ts. team We ll and modify fit our culture or enhance to produce the successful application suite unified to meet project your results. unique business needs and have experience in the latest versions. Our pragmatic perspective increases effectiveness, Sarah Williams and our retail and IPMS technical knowledge Director of Information Technology allows lululemon us to hit athletica the ground running by applying practical solutions that work. As our internet and retail presence expanded, our catalogcentric legacy systems had to be modified to support a multichannel model. RPE was integral in replacing these systems with best-of-breed merchandising, planning, replenishment, and supply chain solutions. We value RPE s project leadership, MMS application experience and business process expertise. Chuck Carstens CIO Cabela s Contact us today

5 SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS Why Retailers Rely on RPE RPE is a leading consulting company offering strategic, functional and technical expertise focused exclusively on retail. Our technology skills, retail knowledge, systems and applications expertise and collaborative approach are key to helping clients achieve success. By identifying critical issues and implementing innovation solutions, clients reduce costs, increase revenue and enhance customer satisfaction. Experienced consultants with retail background Dedicated resources to work side-by-side with your staff Committed to holding all resources to timeline and milestones Valued third party perspective and expertise Proven track record implementing leading IT solutions Retail Software Solutions JDA MMS Merchandise Management System JDA PMM Portfolio Merchandise Management JDA E3, Arthur, Intactix and IDEAS JDA MMS Software as a Service (S aa S) Manhattan Associates Supply Chain Solutions Retail Consulting Services Strategic IT Planning Package Selection Systems Implementation Process and Change Management Business Process Improvement Multi-channel Integration Strategic Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Synchronization Application and Function Specific Consulting Merchandise and Assortment Planning Store and Channel Planning Advanced Allocation Forecasting and Replenishment Space Management Business Intelligence Financial Systems Distribution and Logistics Store Systems Operating Systems Management Operations and Applications Management 24/7/365 Systems Monitoring Application Integration and Middleware Performance Tuning and Monitoring Systems Upgrades Retail Point of Sale Solutions: NEW FROM RPE RPE Certified to Sell IBM POS Systems RPE now offers IBM Point of Sale Systems to help manage business from the front of the store to the back office. IBM s 30 years of unmatched POS market leadership mixed with RPE s retail systems and software expertise is a winning combination to help stores increase sales and reduce costs. Maximize performance, manageability and adaptability Enhance customer experience Increase employee productivity and operational effi ciency Utilize existing software or migrate to new solutions Contact Us Today Cliff Epstein Ext cepstein@rpesolutions.com Integrating people, process and IT. Retail Process Engineering, LLC Highland Manor Dr., Ste. 330 fdsafd Tampa, FL Tel Fax info@rpesolutions.com 2010 Retail Process Engineering, LLC. All rights reserved.