Services for retail and manufacturing

Independent research by Datamonitor shows the UK retail industry is potentially missing out on sales of £4.5 billion per year by ignoring the weather. This represents more than 5% of the total UK grocery and clothing retail market

How we work

Our services are designed to enable retailers and the supply chain to maximise weather-driven trading opportunities and minimise the impact of any negative effects.

Our tailored services combine industry expertise with scientific excellence - the Met Office team includes retail weather forecast specialists who use some of the world's most advanced global weather models.

The benefits

• Optimise sales opportunities by giving consumers what they want, when they want it
• Tailor and time your promotions and marketing activity for maximum impact
• Control and reduce costs through diminished waste and shrinkage
• Improve labour resource scheduling
  
• Maintain or actively improve high levels of customer service
• Enhance financial management

For manufacturers

• Plan cost-effective production and maintenance schedules with confidence
  
• Achieve a more efficient consumer response (ECR) by switching product lines and volumes according to demand
• Operate an effective just-in-time (JIT) system
• Plan resources with greater precision
• Track and plan changes in raw materials requirements