Princess Auto

Description

Princess Auto: Abstract

This two-part case looks at flowcasting at Princess Auto, going beyond a simple presentation. Case A describes the challenges of implementing this system and its impact on the accountabilities of employees who are responsible for store replenishment, while Case B describes situations that are specific to Princess Auto, such as stocking surplus items (a unique strategy to attract customers to its stores) and the challenges of e-commerce.

Teaching objectives

• Understand the major ways flowcasting differs from other inventory management systems.
• Understand the process of implementing an inventory management system.
• Understand the impact of e-commerce on flowcasting.

Main themes covered

• Flowcasting
• Distribution resource planning

Multi-part case

• Part A: Changing the Supply Chain Management Landscape with Flowcasting
• Part B: What Role Do Stores Play in an Omnichannel Environment? (included when buying a teacher license only)

Additional information

Teachers’ notes are available for university teachers only. Please contact the HEC Montréal Case Centre.