Are You Running at Full Picking Efficiency? 5 Questions Grocery Retailers Can Ask to Spot Untapped Potential

RetailQ is a new analytics and simulation service from StrongPoint, built to help retailers get a clearer picture of what's really happening in their e-commerce operations. It doesn't replace your expertise, it adds to it, with data-driven insights that help you understand whether you are operating at peak efficiency or not.

Here are five simple questions that might be worth asking:

1. Do you know exactly where time is being spent during picking?

You likely have a good sense but would you be surprised by what a virtual simulation might show? RetailQ can break down every step of the process and highlight where adjustments might lead to faster, smoother fulfillment.

1. Are all your stores picking with the same level of efficiency?

Sometimes there are quiet differences between locations based on layout, staff habits, or volume. RetailQ helps compare stores side by side, offering a clear view of what's working well and where there may be room for improvement.

1. Are you planning changes, but unsure how they'll affect results?

If you're thinking about reorganizing pick zones, adjusting shift patterns, or trying new equipment, RetailQ can simulate those changes beforehand. That way, you can explore ideas safely and build a stronger business case.

1. Have your workflows evolved alongside your order volumes?

What worked when you were fulfilling 50 orders a day may not be ideal at 200. A simulation can help you test whether your current approach is still the best fit, or if small tweaks could make a big difference.

1. Would it help to see your operation from a new perspective?

Sometimes a fresh lens makes all the difference. RetailQ was developed only for grocery retailers to

to validate and refine what you're already doing.

Why now?
RetailQ is already being used by leading grocery retailers to analyze real store data, simulate improvements, and identify potential time and cost savings. In one recent analysis, StrongPoint simulated operations for a grocery retailer and uncovered that they could reduce picking time by up to 70%. Nearly three-quarters of their operational time could be saved with targeted improvements.