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If you’re already familiar with the many benefits of retail consolidation, then maybe it’s time to also consider FF&E consolidation. Check out this blog post where we detail four significant ways that this approach can dramatically improve your FF&E process: https://ow.ly/gKpJ50TA4V2 Also, in this video, learn about a smart way to give FF&E consolidation a try -- without going all-in at once.

How does it work when you partner with Store Opening Solutions? Here’s a super-informative (but brief) video to help answer that! In the process, you’ll see how we’re revolutionizing FF&E delivery and can help you: ⚫ Receive shipments on time ⚫ Reduce delivery risks ⚫ Become less vulnerable to supply chain issues Watch the full video and learn how we could help YOU! https://lnkd.in/gbQ_Crip

Similar to retail consolidation, FF&E consolidation can generate significant savings when it comes to your transportation and shipping costs. A vendor-direct approach for shipping FF&E typically involves using an inefficient, multi-hub system of less-than-truckload shipments. This ultimately means you’re paying a much higher cost per pallet. And with dozens or more store projects on your horizon, those pallet costs can really start to add up. On the other hand, just like retail consolidation, FF&E consolidation saves you significant money thanks to full truckload shipping. On top of that, the warehouse space you now have enables you to buy FF&E in bulk volumes (potentially at discounted costs) for multiple stores, leading to both more full truckloads and fewer overall shipments. And when it’s time for your consolidator to ship to a store site, you’ll likely be saving money yet again thanks to full truckload shipping. That’s because your consolidator can fill up a truck with your fixtures AND with all the other store supplies you’re warehousing with them. Want to learn even more reasons to consolidate your FF&E? Then be sure to read our blog post. https://ow.ly/LhCG50TA4RO Also, check out this video to understand how customer-focused FF&E consolidation works.

Retailers who use retail consolidation should also take a closer look at the benefits of FF&E consolidation. This approach can generate significant cost savings and dramatically improve your overall process for getting FF&E into your store remodels, conversions, and new openings. For example, you can: * Improve your staff’s productivity by having them focus on managing inventory levels -- NOT managing vendors and individual orders. * Save money with more cost-effective shipping and logistics thanks to more full truckload shipping. * Rely on timely delivery and installation of your FF&E, and even expedite your project timelines. * Reduce cost creep from lost and damaged items as well from expensive temporary storage when projects get knocked off schedule. If you want more details, be sure to check out our blog post. We also share a way to test the waters of FF&E consolidation to see if it’s right for you. https://ow.ly/eLar50TA4HT

More and more fixture manufacturers are requiring bulk purchase orders. That means a lot of retailers will have a new storage problem to solve. Some might try to find in-house storage. But for many, this simply isn’t an option due to lack of space. Others might consider utilizing their distribution centers. But this can actually generate even more problems because distribution centers aren’t really set up to handle fixtures. Then there are the big-name carriers who, at least in theory, could take on your storage needs, especially for emergencies. But this option can be incredibly expensive.  Get more details on the new challenges that retailers face when purchasing store fixtures.  Also, learn about a comprehensive solution to these challenges -- for the short term AND the long run. Check it out here in the latest edition of Store Opening Insights:

Retail consolidation may be an indispensable part of your operations, but have you considered the advantages of consolidating your FF&E? In our blog post, we compare these two consolidation approaches and detail four specific efficiencies you can gain from using FF&E consolidation. https://ow.ly/HVnM50TA3W5 Also, in this video, learn why FF&E consolidation is ideal for retailers who are expanding their store networks.

Do you have any of the following FF&E inventory challenges? * You don’t know exactly what inventory you have. * You struggle to track a multitude of orders from numerous vendors. * You’re not sure what’s gone where (and when). * You lack reliable data to predict FF&E needs. * You lack a systematic approach to used FF&E. If you answered YES to any of these, then be sure to read our blog post: https://ow.ly/an1c50T74QH. We explain how the latest inventory technology can solve issues just like those. And for a helpful overview on how technology is solving FF&E inventory problems, be sure to check out this brief video.

We had a great time connecting with industry leaders at the RestaurantPoint Event in Orlando, alongside Big Red Rooster Flow. If we missed you, or you'd like to continue the conversation about the advantages of FF&E consolidation, make sure to reach out. Learn more about how FF&E consolidation with Store Opening Solutions can dramatically improve your opening and remodeling programs at: https://lnkd.in/gnsFYbS6 #ConnectingPoint #RestaurantPoint Phillip Vines

Having accurate data on your PAST FF&E use is a great way to understand your FUTURE FF&E needs. But that’s only possible with an FF&E inventory management system that can maintain an accurate, highly detailed inventory history. In this blog post, we demonstrate how the latest inventory management technology can help you forecast your FF&E needs more effectively. We also show how it can help you order, track, and manage your FF&E process much more efficiently. https://ow.ly/4B7H50T74Qy