Objective
The key objectives of the project were as follows:
- Sourcing of visual merchandisers along with their training
- PJP based PoSM deployment adhering to brand guidelines
- PoSM logistics management
- Auditing the brand visibility in retail outlets
- IT system development for automatized reporting, project management & communication
Approach
3 days TAT for pan India PoSM deployment was the key challenge in this project. Major activities in project execution were as follows:
- Delivery of PoSMs to local hubs
- Hiring, training and on-boarding of visual merchandisers
- PJP planning at remote and upcountry areas
- Material pickup from local hubs
- PoSM deployment, PoSM optimization and PoSM allocation
- Managing end to end accountability for the different PoSM deployments in markets across India
Outcome
The project met its objectives and key highlights were as follows:
- Successful launch of recently added products
- 95% TAT adherence for PoSM deployment
- Uniform visibility across all retail outlets in India within 3 days
- Improved consumer awareness about product line