Supplier relationship management: a fine balance for network heads
In organized networks - franchises, cooperatives, groupings - managing supplier relations is much more than a contractual formality, it's a balancing act between the interests ...
French retailing: how to rethink networks to avoid the disappearance of long-established chains
French retailing is undergoing a slow metamorphosis, with familiar and sometimes iconic brands disappearing or painfully reinventing themselves in the space of a few years. Not ...
Why is account collection often a headache?
Every year, finance departments face the same ordeal: the collection of annual financial statements. Between delays, errors and heterogeneous formats, this process, ...
Digitization and the move to the cloud in franchise network maintenance management in 2025: challenges and opportunities
In 2025, maintenance management for franchise networks is undergoing a radical transformation. Cloud technologies and digitalization tools are no longer ...
In-store customer experience 2025: 3 major levers for sales networks
Why customer experience is becoming vital for networks In 2025, commercial networks - be they franchises, chain stores or shopping centers - will ...
The return of the physical store and the evolution of omnichannel strategies: how retail is adapting in 2025
The physical store is making a spectacular comeback on the retail scene in 2025, despite the continuing rise of e-commerce. Far from opposing store ...
Coordination between maintenance and operation: a balancing act
In a network of sales outlets, maintenance is not just a matter for technicians. It's a cross-functional discipline which, if poorly orchestrated, can take a heavy toll on operations. ...
Commercial leases: what the Simplification Act (really) changes
Shopkeepers, franchisees, owners of commercial premises: the recently voted Simplification Act could well profoundly change your rental practices. This ambitious text, in ...
Franchise cash flow: how to detect imbalances before they become critical?
For a franchise network, the financial health of each franchisee has a direct impact on the overall stability of the network. And yet, cash flow imbalances ...
Cooperative networks in pharmacies: a lasting dynamic serving the pharmacy
On the bangs of developments in the healthcare sector, pharmacies are undergoing a silent but decisive transformation. Faced with economic constraints, competition ...