Giant Tiger streamlines inventory management for franchisees

A Canadian discount retailer is integrating inventory forecasting and replenishment for its distribution centers and franchise store locations.

Ottawa, Canada-based Giant Tiger Stores Ltd., is deploying technology from Relex Solutions to support planning processes and efficiencies throughout its supply chain and over 250 franchised stores. The Relex solution will replace a combination of an ERP system and manual planning, streamlining the processes within a single platform. 

As a result, Giant Tiger expects to obtain greater visibility into expected store-level sales, improving its ability to meet demand throughout the season.

“Relex supports fulfilling our mission to provide customers with high-quality 
products at everyday low prices,” said Jim Black, CIO Giant Tiger Stores Ltd. “We operate on a franchise model that ensures members of their local community serve our shoppers — but the model of course comes with its own planning intricacies. Relex’s flexibility helps us effectively support our stores so we can meet both existing and future demand at Giant Tiger.”

“We’re excited to quickly deliver a great deal of value for Giant Tiger,” said Relex Group CEO Mikko Kärkkäinen, “because we have a lot of experience with the challenges they face, from their franchised business model to a wide assortment offering everything from fresh groceries to housewares, apparel, and health and beauty products. We look forward to working closely with Giant Tiger to ensure their stores are always stocked with the products their loyal customers want and need.”