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Executive Briefing: Accelerating SKU Rationalization

Many executives leading the charge on SKU rationalization initiatives typically assemble teams and spreadsheets for a months long numbers crunching exercise. But once these manual SKU rationalizations are complete, the results are temporary – as new products and specifications and constantly being created and updated. To create a scalable, ongoing approach to SKU rationalization, organizations must deal with the root cause of the problem: a lack of Specification Management.

Updated on
September 24, 2024

SKU rationalization is the process by which companies consolidate duplicate or similar SKUs across their product lines, enabling  cost savings, operational efficiencies, and more.

While the term isn’t new, the impact of SKU proliferation on supply chains is taking a toll as business leaders look for new ways to drive efficiencies and cost optimizations. As a result, many are turning to SKU rationalization. Download the executive briefing to learn how.

“Specright enables us to track everything from the early stags of development, to production and end of life. Preparing to use Specright forced us to hold up a mirror and absorb a lot of reflective moments. It was very eye-opening and we feel much better prepared for the future now.”

Brittny Ohr
Director of Product Management, Sugar Foods

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