Simplifying Technology
Supermarket Chain
Company Overview
Industry: Retail (Grocery)
Company: A 50+ year old supermarket chain located throughout the United States.
Number of Locations: 800+ locations
Client Time Frame:
Service & Projects: 2010—Present
Technology: Structured Cabling, Data, Voice, Audio/Video
Work Types: Decommission, Maintenance, Move Add Change (MAC), Rollouts), Store Conversions
Business Challenge
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Full-store sound system and pharmacy IP office installations
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Retailer merged with multiple supermarket chains
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Maintain, repair and install voice and data equipment
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Remove existing technology and upgrade data networks, voice, video, audio and POS technology in existing and developed stores
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Register and network upgrade
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IP office upgrades and installations
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IPO Rollout
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IVR Rollout
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Deploy VoIP and wireless applications
Project Management
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Define, create and provide an expansive SOW for every service and project request
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Maintain system functionality through scheduled and preventative maintenance; annual inspections, assessments and tests
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Multiple APS certified BICSI RDCC’s on staff
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Site surveys, create scope of work, task lists, checklists, as-built CAD drawings
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Our leading field service and project management software, Advanced Real-time Console (ARC) provides our client:
Solutions
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Enhance daily operations within the existing systems
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Implement new technology services and solutions to integrate future technology and leverage multi-channel communications
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Convert multiple supermarket chains to leverage combined warehousing, technology and back office operations
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Implement standardized phone systems across the supermarkets to enhance customer service and reduce operational phone costs by providing information directly to the employee on demand
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24/7 project management: real-time ticketing status, timely deliverables, prompt billing and invoicing
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Real-time email notifications: request received, technician scheduled, technician on-site, technician is off-site, closure report
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Assess, manage, schedule and submit project, service tickets 24/7/365
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Scheduling and notes
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Custom reports and business intelligence
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Technician quality control: rate APS technical support staff and technicians, tech approval notifications and tools list