Retail and consumer goods

White papers

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CGI's Approach to Sunrise 2005 and the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
North American organizations are faced with understanding the issues associated with Sunrise 2005 and the GTIN along with the resulting impact of these initiatives on resources and budgets. Questions that need to be answered include: How soon should I start my evaluation? What internal systems are going to be affected? What steps are my trading partners taking to be Sunrise 2005 compliant? How can I avoid potential business disruptions? What business benefits can I look forward to enjoying? 		CGI's Approach to Sunrise 2005 and the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) 12 / 163 KB
Effectively Managing the Evolving Retail Ecosystem
To effectively leverage new technology and manage the ever-increasing complexity of the store technology environment, retailers should seriously consider turning to store systems outsourcing. 		Effectively Managing the Evolving Retail Ecosystem 10 / 350 KB
Effectively Managing the Increasing Complexity of Store Technology in a Competitive Environment
Forward-thinking retailers are exploring new technologies to position themselves at the forefront of an increasingly competitive and rapidly changing marketplace in an effort to meet their customers' expectations and to continue to lower costs. To effectively leverage new technology and manage the ever-increasing complexity of the store technology environment, retailers should seriously consider turning to store systems outsourcing. With the retail and technology expertise of a strategic outsourcing partner, retailers will be able to focus on their customer and will be well prepared for the store of the future. 		Effectively Managing the Increasing Complexity of Store Technology in a Competitive Environment 8 / 141 KB
IT Governance and Managed Services
While outsourcing IT functions offers compelling benefits, its success rate, viewed from the perspective of broad customer satisfaction, has not been equally overwhelming. Learn how good IT governance can ensure a successful outcome both for the client and the outsourcer. 		IT Governance and Managed Services 7 / 211 KB