06/02/2010
Claris has been involved in implementing a warehouse management application, as well as managing a material handling project involving cutting edge logistics center equipment. Also, Claris has been designing and executing a labor management program to maximize productivity benefits gained from the material handling and warehouse management projects.

06/01/2010
Claris has developed new industry leading labor demand forecasting modeling software. Workbuilder creates intelligent demand profiles that can be exported into any scheduling system.

05/05/2010
Claris has been managing a work force management project from concept to implementation for a retail specialty store chain.

01/05/2010
INDIANAPOLIS - January 5, 2010 - Claris Solutions, one of the retail industry's most respected and sought after consulting firms, has appointed industry veteran Tad Shepperd to the position of Partner. For the past 25 years, Mr. Shepperd has helped leading retailers drive sales and reduce operating costs by improving business processes through the use of technologies and shopper information. He will be responsible for business development, managing and leading engagements, strategic alliances, all marketing efforts and other business growth initiatives. Mr. Shepperd is best known as co-founder and CEO of ShopperTrak, the world's leading provider of pedestrian traffic counting solutions for the retail industry. His efforts there helped grow the company from startup to the industry leader with close to 200 of the world's largest retailers as clients and more than 50,000 systems installed in more than 20 countries. A recognized expert on retail traffic and shopping intelligence, he was a frequent industry commentator for leading business media like Bloomberg Television, The Today Show, The New York Times and USA Today, as well as numerous trade publications. Most recently, Mr. Shepperd was a principal with the retail consulting practice of Axsium Group.