TESCO UK Retail Product Mapping System
Store-Level Merchandising Automation
Developed mobile product mapping system for in-store merchandising, capturing product locations and display sequences as the final step in store merchandising routines.
The Challenge
TESCO needed a mobile solution for store-level product mapping to capture product locations and display sequences, enabling efficient merchandising across their UK retail network.
The Solution
Visionblox developed handheld device screens:
• Product scanning using Compact Framework • Offline capability with web services integration • CAT Automation Tool for scheduled job management • Ranging Controls System for space and merchandising configuration
Implementation
2-year development:
**Phase 1: Mobile Development** • Compact Framework app • Offline capability
**Phase 2: Integration** • Web services • Job scheduling
**Phase 3: Rollout** • UK network deployment
Results
Merchandising transformed:
**Mobile Solution** • Handheld device app deployed • Offline capability enabled
**Operations** • Automated job scheduling • Store-wide UK deployment
“The product mapping system has revolutionized our in-store merchandising. Staff efficiency has improved significantly.”