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Optimization for Reserve in Store

Automated optimization function supporting Reserve in Store. Part of the Reserve in Store capability.

Business Outcome

time reduction in manual inventory checks

Complexity:

Medium

Time to Value:

3-6 months

Why This Matters

What It Is

Automated optimization function supporting Reserve in Store. Part of the Reserve in Store capability.

Current State

(Traditional)

Customer places an order online and selects 'Reserve in Store' option.
System checks inventory levels at the selected store location.
If inventory is sufficient, the system reserves the item and sends a confirmation to the customer.
If inventory is insufficient, the system triggers an alert to store staff to restock or suggest alternatives.
Store staff prepares the reserved item for pickup.
Customer receives a notification when the item is ready for pickup.
Customer visits the store to collect the item, and store staff confirms the reservation and completes the transaction.

Characteristics

• ERP Systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Inventory Management Software (e.g., Fishbowl, TradeGecko)
• Email
• Excel
• Point of Sale Systems (e.g., Square, Clover)

Pain Points

⚠ Manual data entry is time-consuming
⚠ Process is error-prone
⚠ Limited visibility into process status
⚠ Dependence on accurate and timely data entry
⚠ Limited integration between systems leading to data silos
⚠ Scalability issues with manual processes as order volume increases

Future State

(Agentic)

Customer places an order online and selects 'Reserve in Store' option.
Orchestrator triggers the Inventory Check Agent to verify inventory levels in real-time.
If inventory is sufficient, the Reservation Confirmation Agent reserves the item and sends a confirmation to the customer.
If inventory is insufficient, the Inventory Check Agent alerts store staff to restock or the Reservation Confirmation Agent suggests alternatives.
Store staff prepares the reserved item for pickup.
Customer receives a notification from the Reservation Confirmation Agent when the item is ready for pickup.
Customer visits the store to collect the item, and store staff confirms the reservation and completes the transaction.

Characteristics

• System data
• Historical data

Benefits

✓ Reduces time for Optimization for Reserve in Store
✓ Improves accuracy
✓ Enables automation

Is This Right for You?

50% match

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Why this score:

• Applicable across multiple industries
• Moderate expected business value
• Time to value: 3-6 months
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