AAFES & Exchange Suppliers
Scan-Based Trading Can Cut Your Overall Costs by 40% or More
Allegro Consultants helps AAFES suppliers move from traditional trading to scan-based trading — handling the EDI, the data, and the transition so you don’t have to.
HISTORICAL SALES INCREASE FOR PARTNERS WHO HAVE MOVED TO SCAN-BASED TRADING
If you sell into AAFES, Exchanges, or Exchange suppliers, we’re the people who can help you make the move to scan-based trading. We set up all the EDI required — 852, 856, 861, 820, and 831 — and build the coding and reporting your buyers need to make good decisions based on past performance.
Traditional Trading vs. Scan-Based Trading
Scan-based trading shifts ownership, control, and accountability — and the advantages flow to the supplier.
| Traditional Trading | Scan-Based Trading |
|---|---|
| Inventory owned by Exchange | Inventory owned by Supplier |
| Replenishment based on Min/Max | Replenishment based on customer demand |
| Sale/Invoice occurs at time of shipment | Sale/Invoice occurs at Point-of-Sale |
| Exchange responsible for all inventory management | Supplier responsible for all inventory management |
| Exchange assumes all shrink | Shared inventory shrink costs negotiated between Supplier and Exchange |
| Projected lead-times for transportation | Direct shipping — no check-in for deliveries |
| Product assortment planning and replenishment | Supplier optimizes product assortment |
We Set Up Every EDI Transaction You Need
From point-of-sale data to remittance, we configure and manage the full EDI set required for scan-based trading with AAFES.
Beyond the EDI itself, we build the coding and reporting layer that turns this transaction data into real decisions — helping your buyers act on past performance instead of guesswork.
What Scan-Based Trading Does for Your Business
A more efficient, demand-driven way to sell into Exchanges.
Lower Inventory Costs
Lowers the cost of carrying inventory while increasing sales — you only pay for product that actually moves.
Demand-Driven Mix
You control the product mix and base it on real customer demand, not projected min/max levels.
Better Product Quality
Cuts down on non-selling products while increasing overall product quality on the shelf.
Faster Lead Times
Reduces product lead time and administrative costs through direct shipping with no delivery check-in.
Near Real-Time Data
Get near real-time sales data so you can react to what’s actually happening at point-of-sale.
Full EDI Setup
We handle the 852, 856, 861, 820, and 831 EDI transactions so your team doesn’t have to.
Real Savings, Realized
A representative cost breakdown from a supplier’s move to scan-based trading.
Illustrative example based on a supplier transition to scan-based trading. Results vary by category and volume.
Why Suppliers Make the Switch
Ready to Move to Scan-Based Trading?
If you deal with Exchanges and Exchange suppliers, we’re the people who can help you make the transition — EDI, reporting, and all.