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ECR UK

ECR UK - Working Together to fulfill consumer wishes Better, Faster and at Least Cost
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Welcome to ECR UK

ECR was formed in 1996 to develop an industry approach to creating a more efficient grocery supply chain focused on the consumer.

The wide range of activities ECR UK is involved in include conferences and working groups, as well as offering free best practice guides on areas including Retail Ready Packaging and On-shelf Availability to help businesses understand best practice within the industry.

Find out more by clicking on the links above, or see the latest activities below:

 

Latest ECR UK News & Outputs
 
New!
Sustainable Distribution initiative
Sustainable Distribution initiative 37 of the UK’s leading food and consumer goods companies have announced a major transport collaboration project led by ECR UK. The Sustainable Distribution initiative means less fuel, less miles travelled and less trucks on roads.  More
 
New!
Data Integrity Road Map Tool
Data Integrity Road Map Tool Getting your product and case dimension data wrong will cost you sales. We've created an animated roadmap for manufacturers and retailers showing the journey from new product to shelf, and highlighting obstacles you need to overcome. More
Free Download:
Availability 2007
Availability 2007 ECR UK's latest free guide to on-shelf availability includes availability surveys of superstores & convenience stores, and insight into the factors influencing the optimum level of on-shelf availability.  More
 
ECR Workgroup:
Reducing waste through efficient RRP
New Glossary of Terms ECR's Retail Packaging Workgroup is committed to reducing landfill waste by delivering operational and environmentally efficient packaging whilst supporting product availability and ease of shopping. More

 
Latest Free Downloads
 
ECR UK's outputs are free and are essential reference guides for any business.  Find out more and request your copies by clicking on the links below:
Availability 2007 Availability Assessment Tool
Collaborative Green Distribution Availability 2006
Date Coding of Retail Packaging RRP Assessment Tool
Retail Ready Packaging Functional Guidelines Shelf Ready Packaging
Merchandising Units Formats Guide Shelf Sizes Standardisation Guide

 



Upcoming ECR Events
 
Supply Chain Summit Supply Chain Summit - 6 November, London

IGD’s Supply Chain Summit is now in its 9th year, and promises to be the top retail logistics event of 2008. By attending, you'll hear an impressive line-up of speakers including Asda, Pepsico and Kraft give fresh ideas and examples of best practice from across the food & grocery industry supply chain.

 

 

What is ECR? Workgroups Tools & Results Learning Get in Touch
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