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Kroger, Smart & Final and Heinen’s to present at Aldata Customer Event in Dallas
11.10.2010
Aldata Solution, a global leader in supplier to consumer business process optimization, and Aldata’s Customer Association today kicked off The Aldata Annual Customer Event (Aldata ACE).
The three-day conference will include Aldata’s customers, prospects, business partners, industry experts and Aldata corporate executives. Launched in 2007, Aldata’s customer group provides a forum for the exchange of information among a thriving community of U.S. businesses that have implemented or plan to implement Aldata’s software solutions.
During the conference, which is being held at the Four Seasons Resort & Club in Dallas, participants will have an opportunity to learn more about Aldata’s corporate strategy and direction for the coming year. Sessions will highlight critical areas for businesses such as customer loyalty, warehouse automation and traceability and food safety. Leading retailers including Delhaize, Heinen’s, Kroger and Smart & Final will provide insights on a variety of topics including leadership and managing effective teams, increasing efficiency in the warehouse and replenishment optimization throughout the supply chain. There will also be an executive round table on promotional forecasting. Panelists will discuss current trends and best practices for successful promotions.
“Retailers are emerging from a challenging economy with an even stronger emphasis on utilizing technology to fulfill consumers’ evolving needs,” said Tim Millen, Aldata’s User Group chairman. “This event is a wonderful opportunity to share insights and discuss critical issues with our peers.”
This year’s conference unites Aldata G.O.L.D. and Aldata Apollo Space Optimization customers. In addition to general sessions, there will also be product-specific sessions on the supply chain, logistics and space and category management. Aldata executives will also provide an operational overview of the company and map out the company’s product road map.
Aldata customers directly influence the product development for Aldata’s products by sharing their perspectives on retail and technology trends, challenges and best practices. This ensures that Aldata’s products support evolving business requirements and challenges.
“Aldata remains committed to ensuring our customers have the tools and support they need to succeed by enhancing business processes, streamlining the supply chain and optimizing store and shelf space,” said Brendan Lowe, vice president, North America, Aldata. “Our customers provide invaluable insights into their experiences with our solutions and on critical issues facing retailers, helping ensure that we can continue to meet their needs.”
This year’s event is sponsored by Platinum Partner IBM, Premier Partners Acosta Sales & Marketing and Simplain and Silver Partners DecisionPoint Systems, Inc., HP, LXE, R.T.S. Consulting, Inc. and TEC (Technical Education Consultants) Inc.
