Key Capabilities of JDA Trade Event Management for Retail:
- Easy-to-use trade event workbench for streamlined trade event maintenance and inquiry
- Automatic accrual and claims processing with timing determined by organizational business requirements
- Flexible claim scheduling and processing based on vendor-driven requirements and exception management with multiple ceiling/floor restrictions
- Export benefits and AR/AP claim data to financial systems for timely recording
- Comparative and performance analysis including trade event scorecarding plus product and vendor cost inquiry
JDA Trade Event Management for Retail (Trade Events for Retail) is a comprehensive, automated application that provides the processes and data for retailers to centrally manage and define vendor trade and incentive programs. By automatically calculating and tracking benefits earned from trade event performance and claiming funds due under vendor agreements, Trade Events for Retail increases efficiency while decreasing administrative costs.
You can manage by exception to enhance your deal negotiation process since Trade Events for Retail provides visibility into price, net landed cost and gross margin. In addition, analytical features ensure you don’t leave incentive monies unclaimed so you can increase profitability. With Trade Events for Retail, you can drive margin through improved trade fund negotiation and pass savings on to your customers to boost sales volume.
