AWG Order App

The retail landscape is constantly evolving, and efficiency is key to staying competitive. Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is empowering its member stores with a robust and feature-rich Order App designed to optimize various aspects of store operations. From inventory management to order placement, the app offers a comprehensive suite of tools aimed at boosting productivity and accuracy.

Key Features of the AWG Order App

The AWG Order App is built with a focus on streamlining daily tasks and providing immediate access to critical information. Here’s a breakdown of its core functionalities:

• Immediate Tag Request: Enables quick and efficient ordering of product tags, reducing manual processes and ensuring accurate pricing.
• Inventory: Provides real-time visibility into current stock levels, allowing for better inventory control and reduced waste.
• 3 Way Compare (2-D Barcodes): Enhances receiving accuracy by allowing users to compare order, invoice, and received product quantities using 2-D barcodes, minimizing discrepancies.
• Item Collect: Facilitates efficient picking and gathering of items for various store needs, improving workflow for tasks like online order fulfillment or internal transfers.
• Component Block: Offers tools for managing and ordering individual components of larger items, ensuring all necessary parts are available.
• Deals Ending Enhancement: Provides clear visibility into expiring deals and promotions, helping stores maximize sales and minimize losses on promotional items.
• Order Cost, Weight, Cube Totals: Calculates and displays crucial order metrics, allowing for better planning of logistics and storage.
• Department Delivery Schedule Loaded: Integrates delivery schedules for different departments, providing a clear overview of incoming shipments and aiding in staffing and receiving planning.
• GVH Ordering: Supports ordering specifically for the GVH (Good Value Hardgoods) program, simplifying the procurement of general merchandise.
• Blind Ordering: Enables ordering without immediate price visibility, useful in specific purchasing scenarios or for certain product categories.
• 3rd Party Ordering (HGS Marketplace): Extends ordering capabilities to third-party suppliers through the HGS Marketplace, expanding product sourcing options.
• Android / iOS Capabilities: Ensures accessibility and flexibility, allowing store personnel to utilize the app on a variety of mobile devices.
• Review All Confirmation Codes: Provides a centralized location to review and confirm all order codes, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• AMAP & 3rd Party Ad Group Allowances: Manages allowances related to advertising programs, ensuring proper tracking and utilization of promotional funds.
• Faster Scanning through Freezer Doors: Features optimized scanning technology designed to work efficiently even through freezer doors, improving speed and convenience in cold storage environments.

Future Enhancements

AWG is committed to continuous improvement, with future enhancements already in the pipeline. These include:

• Label printing at the shelf: This will enable on-demand label printing directly at the shelf, reducing the need for pre-printed labels and improving accuracy.
• Shelf placement: This feature aims to assist with optimal product placement on shelves, potentially leveraging data to improve sales and customer experience.

The AWG Order App represents a significant step forward in providing member stores with the tools they need to thrive in today’s competitive retail environment. By centralizing key functions and leveraging mobile technology, the app empowers store operations with greater efficiency, accuracy, and control.

AWG Retail Pricing Application

The AWG Retail Pricing Application (RPA) is designed to give member stores unparalleled control and flexibility over their pricing strategies. In the fast-paced retail world, accurate and adaptable pricing is crucial, and the RPA delivers a comprehensive suite of features to meet these demands.

Capabilities of the AWG Retail Pricing Application

The RPA offers a robust set of functionalities to streamline pricing operations:

• SRP Fee covers Base zones and RPA Sign On: Simplifies cost structures by including essential services within the SRP fee.
• Continued Enhancements: Demonstrates AWG’s commitment to regularly updating and improving the application to meet evolving retail needs.
• Online TPR edits: Enables quick and efficient online editing of Temporary Price Reductions, allowing for rapid response to market changes and promotions.
• Online SIL and label requests: Facilitates online requests for Store Item Locator (SIL) data and price labels, improving accuracy and reducing manual processes.
• Landed Costs: Provides visibility into the total cost of products, including shipping and other associated expenses, for more informed pricing decisions.
• Immediate host file and label requests: Allows for instant requests of host files and labels, ensuring pricing accuracy is reflected on the floor without delay.
• Upload / Download data capabilities: Offers flexibility in data management, allowing stores to easily upload and download pricing information.
• Zone Compares / Price Checks: Enables effective analysis of pricing across different zones and facilitates quick price checks for competitive positioning.
• Multi-store pricing: Supports consistent and efficient pricing management across multiple store locations, crucial for larger operations.
• Custom Grid layouts: Provides customizable display options for pricing data, allowing users to tailor the interface to their specific needs.
• Multiple facility pricing views: Offers different perspectives on pricing across various facilities, aiding in strategic oversight.
• Custom pricing in Perishable Dept. (PLUs): Allows for precise and tailored pricing of perishable goods using Price Look-Up (PLU) codes, essential for managing fluctuating costs and waste.

Future Enhancements

AWG continues to invest in the RPA’s capabilities, with upcoming enhancements planned to further empower member stores:

• DSD (Direct Store Delivery): Integration with DSD processes will streamline pricing for items delivered directly to stores by vendors.
• Shelf placement: This feature aims to integrate pricing with optimal product placement strategies on shelves, potentially leveraging data to improve sales and customer experience.

Goals of the AWG Retail Pricing Application

The RPA is designed with several key objectives to ensure its effectiveness and security:

• Protects internal and customer information: Implements robust security measures to safeguard sensitive data, maintaining trust and compliance.
• Supports all in-house and customer-managed pricing concepts: Offers versatility to accommodate diverse pricing strategies, whether managed internally or by customers.
• Supports single multi-store formats: Caters to the needs of both individual stores and larger multi-store operations, ensuring scalability.
• Supports expanded pricing functionality: Continuously evolves to incorporate new pricing models and complexities.
• Supports immediate Label printing and POS transactions: Ensures seamless integration with in-store operations for instant label generation and accurate point-of-sale transactions.

The AWG Retail Pricing Application is a powerful tool designed to provide member stores with the agility and control needed to optimize their pricing strategies, enhance efficiency, and ultimately drive profitability in a dynamic retail landscape.

For further inquiries or to learn more about how these applications can benefit your store, please contact your RBS representative at RBS@awginc.com.