Industry Briefs

Learn how STEP resolves challenges in the different industries:
 

Distributors

Wholesale distributors that market diverse product lines must manage thousands of products and massive amounts of product attributes and other reference data. Unfortunately, this master data often resides in multiple systems and on disjointed spreadsheets, internally as well as externally with suppliers. Read also how Newark (Premier Farnell Group) benefits from STEP.
 

Manufacturers
Manufacturers today face more challenges than ever. Global competition is eroding margins. Products are being commoditized faster. Customers continue to demand lower prices, better quality, increased customization and higher service levels. And increasing government regulation and oversight are driving up costs and business process complexity. Read also how Siemens benefits from STEP.
 

Retailers 

Retailers today are facing serious competitive pressures. A greater variety of retail channels, an abundance of product options and the emergence of mass customization have led consumers to become more demanding, price sensitive and disloyal. And, the global economic downturn continues to deteriorate consumer confidence, forcing retailers to offer discounts on an unprecedented scale. Read also how figleaves benefits from STEP.

Travel

Travel operators are realizing the implications of change and the crushing cost of brochure production, marketing and agency fees. Competing with new players, adapting to changes in the pre-packaged model, taking advantage of new market opportunities and still improving profitability is key. Read also how Thomas Cook and Holiday Cottage Group benefit from STEP.