A multi-echelon retail strategy positions inventory at the most efficient point in the supply chain to reduce costs while improving service levels. By aligning channel strategy with multi-echelon planning, retailers lower total inventory, boost margins and deliver broader assortments closer to customers. The approach solves challenges in store, hub and DC placement, minimizes transfers and split orders and improves reverse logistics. Best practices include building an end-to-end execution model, integrated planning, omnichannel assortment optimization and dynamic, data-driven inventory flow. enVista guides retailers in designing and executing effective multi-echelon strategies.

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