Princess Auto (A and B)
Case number : 9 50 2021 002A-B
Case published in the International Journal of Case Studies in Management, Vol. 19, No. 4
Date :
2021-11-17
Teaching notes included :
Yes
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.
Primary domain :
Logistics and operations management
Secondary domain :
Quantitative methods
Sectors :
Consumer goods
Type :
Traditional case (Descriptive or analytical case)
Event location :
Canada
Year of start of the event :
Not available
Year the event ended :
Not available
Business size :
Small- and medium-sized
Concepts et théories en lien avec le cas
Flowcasting; distribution resource planning