Marketmax Integrated Merchandise Planning Solution

Use the power of SAS to create integrated, accurate plans quickly – down to the store level

Product. Store. Time. Price. Channel. How do you find the right mix? Any merchandising manager knows how complex the merchandise planning process can be. Assortment plans must relate directly to financial plans, space plans, brand strategies and more. And these merchandise plans must be accurate down to the local market and store levels.

Unfortunately, several factors make comprehensive planning difficult for retailers. Relevant data is hard to access quickly, and it is often located on multiple systems throughout an organization. In addition, many retailers struggle to incorporate projected demand into planning efforts. When different planners use their own planning tools and each department their own processes, consistency will remain elusive and assortments won't be profitable.

Most planning tools hamper merchandising as well. Many systems do not provide the guidance or recommendations needed to support planning processes. As a result, guesswork continues to dominate the merchandise planning process.