💡 The Challenge
Cencosud Peru faced a heavy operational burden in controlling near-expiry products.
Manual “sweeps” in stores, lots of administrative work to process discounts, and delayed action on at-risk products resulted in:
- High costs from last-minute discounts
- Frequent waste (shrinkage)
- Frustration from promoting products that didn’t really need it
- Loss of staff time, both on the sales floor and in administration
Their main goal was to identify critical products earlier, enabling preventive actions before resorting to final expiry discounts and maximizing the results of their responsible consumption campaign.
🚀 The Kigüi Solution
- In-store app: Automated detection of near-expiry products, removing the need for manual sweeps.
- Automatic tasks: Proactive assignment and real-time monitoring of actions.
- Central dashboard: Live visibility, automatic reporting, and full traceability of the process.
- Smart alerts: Allow action before products need to be discounted or removed.
📊 Results Achieved
- Reduced operational workload: Significantly fewer hours spent on manual sweeps and managing discounts.
- Earlier action: Timely identification of at-risk products, preventing waste before it occurs.
- Fewer discounts and less waste: Fewer unnecessary removals and lower discounting.
- Clear ROI: Immediate measurement and control of project impact.
- More efficient and less frustrating process for both store and admin teams.
🔄 Before / After Kigüi
| Before Kigüi | After Kigüi | |
|---|---|---|
| Expiry control | Manual, store-by-store sweeps | Digital and automatic |
| Administration | Heavy manual work for discounts | Automatic tasks and live reporting |
| Product action | Delayed, often costly | Early, targeted intervention |
| Store team | Frustrated, less time for other tasks | More efficient, focused on prevention |
| Results | High costs, frequent waste and discounts | Loss reduction and greater efficiency |
🗣️ What the Client Says
“The entire process was professional and smooth. With Kigüi, we quickly measured and controlled the project’s return, allowing us to make better decisions for expansion.”
Gian, Deputy Operations Manager, Cencosud Peru
🌱 Looking Ahead
The successful pilot led to the decision to scale the solution to all stores in Peru in 2025.
Discussions are already underway to bring Kigüi to other Cencosud operations across the region, reinforcing a commitment to sustainability and efficiency.
Ready to improve your efficiency and reduce waste?
Request a demo at www.kigui.io