Promod opts for Nedap iD Cloud

Promod is known for various styles, with new items introduced each week. To make sure items hit the right sales channels, Promod is applying RFID labels at the point of manufacture, allowing item tracking in all 420 stores and inbound verification in distribution centers in real-time. This unified view on inventory data allows Promod for accurate demand fulfillment, whether the consumer purchases online or in-store.

‘Retail and the way consumers are engaging with brands is changing. That means we had to change too. We have always been good at building great customer experiences, especially in our stores. To enhance this experience now and in the future, we need to know exactly where items are in the supply chain,’ said Olivier Parenti, international sales manager at Promod. ‘In addition to location, it is also important that we know their status. That way, we can ensure that an item reserved online to be picked up later from the store is not accidentally sold in the meantime. This is only possible if we have real-time insight into stock data.’

After weighing a handful of providers against each other, Promod decided to move forward with Nedap. 

‘We were looking for a robust solution with proven technology,’ commented Claire Thelliez, CIO at Promod. ‘Nedap appeared to be the best vendor in the market, able to offer a scalable solution. The API-driven approach allowed us to start and scale quickly with a small task force.’

Promod integrated ERP and POS systems with the iD Cloud platform within two months using APIs. 

‘The fact that a far-reaching IT project can be completed so quickly with a small team, in the middle of a lockdown due to a pandemic, says enough about the scalability of this solution. People on the store floor also respond enthusiastically to the iD Cloud solution. This is positive for us, as it will further accelerate the adoption of RFID technology within our organization in partnership with Nedap,’ added Thelliez.

‘We are delighted that Promod has chosen us as its RFID partner. The pragmatic approach of both its project team and ours has proven to be a pleasant collaboration so far. We are proud to have successfully rolled out our RFID solution during a challenging period where we couldn’t always meet in person and will continue to help them pursue their digitalization strategy, where providing the ultimate shopping experience is ultimately our common goal,’ concluded Myriam Beugnet, director of RFID retail solutions at Nedap France.