Merchandise Planning

Converts financial goals into chain and store-level plans for financial and unit profiles across all retail channels.

by Logility · Order Management

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Executive Summary

Logility's Merchandise Planning solution empowers retailers to translate high-level financial objectives into detailed, actionable plans at both the chain and individual store levels. It comprehensively covers both financial metrics and unit profiles across all retail channels and locations. The platform leverages advanced AI and machine learning capabilities, including Generative AI, to optimize various aspects of merchandise planning such as assortment, allocation, pricing, and promotions. This enables organizations to build sustainable, digital supply chains that drive growth and improve inventory and service levels. By integrating advanced analytics and AI, Logility's Merchandise Planning aims to overcome the limitations of traditional planning applications, providing a holistic approach to managing merchandise strategies from initial goal setting through to execution and continuous optimization.

Use Cases

  • Translating high-level financial targets into detailed, actionable merchandise plans for specific stores and channels.
  • Optimizing product assortment and allocation strategies across various retail locations to maximize sales and profitability.
  • Leveraging machine learning for dynamic pricing and promotion adjustments to improve inventory and service levels.
  • Integrating merchandise plans with broader supply chain planning to ensure alignment and efficiency.
  • Comparing current merchandise planning processes against industry trends and best practices.

Features

Visibility

  • Chain and Store-Level Planning: Develop detailed financial and unit plans for the entire organization and individual store locations.
  • Multi-Channel Planning: Plan merchandise strategies across all retail channels and locations.
  • Financial and Unit Profile Management: Manage planning based on both monetary values and physical unit quantities.

Intelligence

  • AI-Powered Optimization: Leverage machine learning for optimizing pricing, promotions, assortment, and allocation decisions.
  • Demand Sensing & Forecasting: Utilize advanced analytics to accurately predict demand and inform planning decisions.
  • Inventory Optimization: Optimize inventory levels to improve service levels and reduce carrying costs.

Technical Specifications

Architecture
Cloud-based, AI-first digital supply chain platform with template-based integration.
Deployment
SaaS
API Available
Yes

AI/ML Stack

  • Machine Learning
  • Generative AI

Integrations

  • SAP
  • HIGG

Security & Compliance

Certifications: SOC 2

Pricing

Starting Price
Contact sales
Target Customer
Mid-Market,Enterprise

Ratings & Reviews

G2: 4.3/5/5

About Logility

Logility, now known as Logility Supply Chain Solutions, is a prominent provider of AI-driven supply chain management solutions, established in 1996 and based in Atlanta, Georgia. The company offers a digital supply chain platform that enhances resilience and efficiency in supply chain operations through artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.

Founded: 1996 · Headquarters: Atlanta, United States · Employees: 201-500 · Private

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