Retail
We understand the challenges that retail is facing
What we do
As productivity experts, our independent business consultants know that time is everything. Whatever your sector, organisation or industry, we can apply our innovative use of work study methodologies to improve how you invest your time.
Quantify Efficiency Opportunities
Innovative use of work study measurement combined with on-site observations to identify and measure productivity opportunities
Identify Quick Wins
Analysis combined with deep sector experience means we can easily implement changes to deliver fast results
Bring Additional Context From Benchmarking
Comparison to a relevant benchmark not only allows you to see how you stack up against the competition, but also to set achievable targets for change
What our clients say
Project Manager, Costa
“ReThink tailored their approach to exactly match our business needs. Their work formed a vital part of our project to optimise labour across our Costa stores, and we valued how flexible they were as the project’s scope changed and developed.”
Lisa Perez, Screwfix
“The ReThink study has meant we have made the right decisions for planning across the board. Thanks to their insight, we have made savings, but protected the two most important areas of our business – our people and our customers.”
Operational Development Manager, Vodafone
“I don’t just see ReThink as a supplier; I see them as a business partner who takes the time to understand what we need and build on the original brief. They’re always on hand for help and advice.”
How can ReThink help?
By analysing your current processes and systems, our business consultants can provide a detailed roadmap of exactly where improvements could be made.
This can be to invest more in your business priorities in order to help your bottom line. Or it could be to keep you agile and able to respond to ever-changing customer expectations and operating model challenges.
Our clients gain insight into where they are really investing their time and effort, the level of waste and variance across the operation, and how they stack up against competitors.
Activity Study
Efficiency Study
Role Study
Predetermined Study
Benchmarking
Labour Models
Movement Analysis
Process Mapping
Subscriptions
Organisational Design
Productivity & WFM Consultancy
Our Sectors
Whatever your sector, organisation or industry, we can apply our innovative use of work study and measurement to improve how you invest your time.
Hospitality
We are experts in how to make your operation tick
Service Sector
We know how and where to look to identify quick wins
Warehousing & Logistics
We help save time getting deliveries on their way
Contact Centres
We help you focus on great customer care
News
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The Perfect Fit with Bob Neville
8th September 2024
Bob Neville discusses the critical role of staff scheduling in achieving operational efficiency, especially in assisted and semi-assisted sales environments
Alex Rezvan on Retail trends across the world
25th August 2024
Alex shares his fascinating journey from pivotal careers at Verizon and Microsoft to the global conference circuit
Footfall Insights August 2024
18th August 2024
Diane Wehrle joins Simon for their monthly chat about footfall trends and shopping behaviours.
Time & Motion Study; Your Questions Answered
10th September 2024
With so many questions out there surrounding time and motion studies, our productivity experts are here to answer some of…
Business Process Improvement; Your Questions Answered
27th August 2024
When it comes to improving your business processes, everything sounds very straight forward, right? You are making changes within your…
The What, When, Why & How Of An Efficiency Study
13th August 2024
What…is an Efficiency Study? An Efficiency Study does what it says on the tin. It reviews processes and colleagues within…
Are Your Managers Set Up For Success?
19th June 2024
Having the right local leaders in place determines the success of your business, and shapes both customer and colleague experience.…
Practical Productivity – Quick Wins
19th September 2022
Practical know-how and advice on finding Productivity Quick Wins. While the gold standard for productivity improvement is to make great…
Practical Productivity – Operating Model
19th July 2022
Your Operating Model is how you deliver your company strategy. Business is full of fancy-sounding terms and jargon that can…
ReThink Ebook
24th May 2022
Download the latest ReThink Ebook to discover how our expert team of professional business improvement consultants help clients all over the world
ReTime Ebook
30th April 2022
Download the latest ReTime Ebook to discover more about our workstudy, time & motion apps & insight. For more information, get in touch with our experts
Productivity & Efficiency Review Success Story
A regional food retailer – with a reputation for adopting retail technology – implemented numerous innovative changes across a number of their stores. Such a large investment meant it was crucial this new technology helped their business to reach its full potential.
Pandora
Lifting the lid on Pandora’s stores
Schuh
Helping Schuh step up the pace