SAP for Retail supports the following business processes for hardlines companies:

• Category management – Determine the optimal product mix and quantities for stores, shelf requirements for each product, and prices and promotions – supporting step-by-step cooperation and coordination in development, implementation, and monitoring of business plans.
• Supply chain planning – Collaborate with suppliers in areas such as demand planning and replenishment to help streamline merchandise flow, reduce out-of-stock situations, and balance inventory.
• Purchasing – Automatically handle all routine procurement tasks, from requirements determination and requisition processing to purchase order generation.
• Supply chain execution – Maintain a high level of service while optimizing labor and resources by providing precise availability information based on real-time inventory across the supply chain, and supporting the complete purchasing and delivery process.
• Multichannel retailing – Build your business on a solid transactional backbone and integrate different sales channels, better understand customer preferences, and leverage customer information.