Woolworths 'The Fresh Food People'

Change Notification - BIG W Red Factory Blocking Project

What is the change? 

The Big W Red Factory Blocking project has used the existing SAP GTP1 solution (used by Supermarkets, Metro

and Woolworths NZ) and aligning Big W to create an enterprise solution that automatically blocks Factories and

Articles, controls ordering and flow of stock through the WoW network for Private Label Articles that are supplied

by International Supplier. The solution includes:

● Automated blocking from PLMS to SAP to block the creation of all new orders against "red" Factories

("red" includes red, unaudited, at risk, expired and failed Factories)

● Maintenance of Big W related Factories and linked Articles details in SAP