The IBM Retail Industry Framework supports a smarter way of performing business operations through integrated solutions that help you accelerate your business performance.
Built on the IBM service-oriented architecture (SOA) platform and using open standards that allow it to easily integrate with other systems, the framework provides advanced information management, analytics, automation and integration of processes among business areas.
Accelerate solution design and implementation using retail-specific assets and accelerators.
Reduce risk with reusable implementation patterns and support for industry standards.
Enhance flexibility with your choice of business applications and services from IBM and IBM business partners
Gain a rapid return on investment by building a competitive advantage and business value one project at a time.
Discover how Sears Canada used SOA to integrate its internal and external business systems, creating a more agile supply chain.
IBM Retail Solutions
With the framework approach, you develop a plan to streamline and upgrade your technology infrastructure as your business needs evolve. Select your highest priority projects and add others as you need them.
- Marketing and Customer Management
Gain insight into customer buying patterns, making it easier to market and sell to them.
- Merchandising and Product Management
Gain a trusted, central repository of product information so you can analyze results and make successful plans.
- Store and Channels
Build smarter operations to improve business performance and reduce costs. Increase sales across multiple channels.
- Supply Networks
Create an efficient supply network to quickly bring new products to market. Flexibly allocate products in your distribution network.
- Business and Finance Administration
Manage the analytics for your financial planning, metrics and consolidations. Keep on top of key performance indicators.
- IT Systems and Operations
Provide a secure, intelligent infrastructure for managing mission-critical information across the retail enterprise.
Key retail software products from IBM
See the Retail Industry solutions pages for a list of key retail software products from IBM.
Learn more
To learn more about how IBM Retail Industry solutions can help your business grow, contact your IBM representative or IBM Business Partner.
