Afek
information systems engineering LTD. developed a Business Intelligence system
for Erroca. Recently a workers efficiency module was added to the system
Afek I.S.’s core business is
information systems, primarily: computerization consulting and systems analysis,
application and assimilation of ERP systems, development of custom made software
applications and systems, development & application of Business Intelligence
(BI) systems and computer support services.
The need for a workers efficiency
module originated from Erroca’s management need for accurate data regarding
workers efficiency, both in connection to rewarding the workers and also
regarding continued employment. This kind of data is especially important to
Erroca during times of economical depression when an emphasis is placed upon
rewarding and retaining efficient employees.
The big advantage in this module
is that it allows a quantitative analysis of workers efficiency regarding total
sales volume, hourly sales volume and regarding main item categories.
For example: it is possible to
examine the sales average (per number of items or revenue) for each and every
store in the country.
Another big advantage of this
module is the “drill down” ability it enables from an overall view – such as
sales per hour for all workers – to the specific – such as sales per hour for a
certain worker.
These qualities make this module
especially relevant for a retail chain such as Erroca, which is interested in
analyzing and rewarding its employees on the basis of quantitative parameters.
The level of analysis, which is
enabled with this module, allows Erroca to increase the level of efficiency in
the organization, whether regarding workers allocation, workers rewarding method
etc.
Erroca is currently examining its
distribution activity with the purpose of finding a new and efficient solution
to this process. Such a solution will be based upon item demand predictions
according to past sales data and different parameters, which will be defined, by
Erroca’s management. With this move Erroca aims to minimize the value and
quantity of its stock through better management and
supervision.
In the near future Erroca plans to
add a new module that will deal with acquisition planning and which will relay
greatly on sales projection and the existing stock and sales modules.
Erroca is a leading retail chain
in the field of sunglasses and accessories. It has about 250 employees and 40
stores across Israel.
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