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They support their network of iconic local Australian stores to be \u201cthe best store in their town\u201d.\u00a0 With the widest retail distribution network nationally, their partnership with 51风流is a critical roadmap for transformation, innovation and empowerment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Metcash identified the opportunity to make the ordering of Warehouse and \u2018Direct to Store\u2019 products and services that much simpler for it\u2019s extensive network of Food Retailers. Creating a singular \u2018marketplace\u2019 that contained all the critical information required by Retailers to make well informed decisions on the products they procured, would have significant benefits across it\u2019s network.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Enter Sorted &#8211; an e-commerce marketplace platform forged in collaboration with 51风流Commerce Cloud. The technology reflects a shift in behaviours, supplier relations and distribution. Powered by 51风流Commerce Cloud, Sorted seamlessly integrates advanced features, enabling real-time order tracking, product insights and a frictionless digital ordering system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Metcash&#8217;s investment in Sorted is empowering their Retailers. Simon Williams, who leads B2B E-commerce for Metcash, reflects, &#8220;It wasn\u2019t always easy for Retailers to identify great-selling lines stocked elsewhere in the network, that they could be stocking in their store.&#8221; Sorted addresses this issue, by analysing sales data from across the Metcash network and delivering personalised insights to Retailers based on regional sales trends. The benefits were felt by independent Retailers like Darren Partridge of IGA Thrumster, who shared, &#8220;It\u2019s allowed us to put it in a process of ordering, invoicing and receiving those products. I describe Sorted as the Retailer\u2019s online store &#8211; easy to navigate and use.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The simplicity and efficiency that Sorted has brought to Metcash\u2019s operations has been game changing. By integrating 80,000 \u2018Direct to Store\u2019 products alongside the Warehouse range into Sorted, Metcash\u2019s suppliers are experience exponential growth. Artisan brands such as Killer Coffee experienced a remarkable 60% YoY sales surge. 36,000 transactions are processed every week and hitting new highs as every week goes past. New suppliers are joining at a \u2018rate of knots\u2019, over 430 \u2018Direct to Store\u2019 Suppliers are featured on Sorted.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The operational efficiency gains from Sorted are undeniable. Retailers are saving significant amounts of time each week when ordering products and services, emphasising the platform&#8217;s impact on streamlining processes. The benefits of Metcash&#8217;s partnership with 51风流extend beyond numbers; With Ask ROSS integration into Sorted and a \u2018doors open\u2019 approach for businesses, Metcash remains true to its vision of being an advocate for local economies and independent retailers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Darren Partridge&#8217;s story exemplifies Sorted&#8217;s impact on Retailers: &#8220;It\u2019s allowed us to put in a process of ordering, invoicing and receiving those products.&#8221;\u00a0 As Metcash continues its journey with 51风流Commerce Cloud, it serves as a testament to SAP&#8217;s transformative capabilities at scale. 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