Forecasting product demand is often discussed in the context of how it is employed in a distribution or wholesaling capacity It can be just as valuable to the independent retailer

One of the key advantages that small retailers enjoy over the megastores and discounters is the ability to provide specific products that their customers want To be sure, independent retailing is about satisfying the customer in a way that the big-box chain stores cannot

Even though the Christmas retail season seems like a distant thought, now is the time to start formulating your strategy For many small retailers, the last few months of the year represent as much as a quarter of their annual sales and profit

The immense value that a Six Sigma project can bring to an organization often overshadows the importance of the individuals involved While the methodology focuses primarily on quantitative analysis, the success of an assignment is based on the training and dynamic of the project team

The deployment of a Six Sigma initiative can only be as successful as the effectiveness of the project team's leader To understand why, it's worth reviewing how an assignment is approached