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BAZ Saves Apparel Chain 37% While Increasing Network Resiliencyency

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Industry

Retail

Challenge

A 1,000-store retail chain needed to upgrade its data network to increase bandwidth across the U.S. and Canada. They had received an initial projection from a Value Added Reseller (VAR) promising 25% savings, but they needed a partner who could dig deeper to find more efficiency without sacrificing the network stability required for high-volume retail.

Results

BAZ conducted a rigorous four-round analysis that outperformed the market competition. We provided a solution that not only increased network robustness with a second circuit but also delivered 37% in total savings—surpassing the competitor’s "best" projection by an additional 12%.

37%
Total Savings
1,000
Stores
12%
Additional Savings
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About Maurices

Maurices is a leading multinational women’s apparel chain with a massive footprint of over 1,000 stores. As a high-volume retailer, they rely on a high-performance data network to support daily operations, real-time inventory management, and the customer experience across North America.

The Opportunity

The client sought to modernize their data network to support higher bandwidth requirements. Before engaging BAZ, they had been told by a VAR that 25% savings was the maximum achievable. Maurices recognized they needed an independent expert to validate these numbers and determine if a more robust, cost-effective strategy was possible.

The Solution

BAZ conducted a specialized four-round analysis to identify the optimal products, services, and vendor partners. Our assessment included:

  • Circuit Eligibility: Determining the maximum number of achievable circuits per location.
  • Platform Evaluation: Comparing various SD-WAN equipment platforms for performance and fit.
  • TCO Analysis: Calculating the total cost of ownership over a three-year period.
  • Technical Capability: Vetting vendors to ensure they could deliver on the proposed strategy.

The Results

BAZ presented two distinct options that both beat the initial VAR projection. While a single-circuit structure would have generated 45% savings, the client chose the dual-circuit solution designed for maximum robustness. By choosing BAZ, Maurices achieved 12% more savings than originally projected while actually increasing their network’s reliability.

Why BAZ?

BAZ specializes in finding the invisible. While most vendors look at current contracts, we optimize your actual infrastructure. We take the time to understand the specific business needs - like the critical need for retail resiliency - and apply a rigorous multi-round analysis to find savings that others miss.

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