Chief information officers face a lengthy list of challenges in the grocer vertical. On the business front, massive retail rivals and boutique stores are moving onto their turf. On the technology front, legacy systems and information silos can impair grocers' corporate decision making.

Still, progressive grocers can thrive even as retail business models collide with one another. From effective merchandizing to supply chain management and planning/optimization, it's now possible for grocers to gain a competitive edge through modern - but cost-effective - technology. And by gaining a real-time view of inventory, grocers can drive profitable growth even as they maintain customer intimacy.

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