Retail is detail. And there is a lot of ‘detail’ for retailers to manage and factor into the business every day. When it comes to external variables, nothing is more consistently and directly impactful on demand than the weather. This is because the weather influences consumer buying behavior everyday – and it never stops changing; […]

Retail planning customers can isolate, measure, and manage the influence on weather on their businesses     BOSTON, February 16, 2022: ToolsGroup, a global leader in supply chain planning and optimization software, has partnered with Planalytics to integrate their weather-driven demand (WDD) analytics with ToolsGroup’s retail planning solutions, enabling customers to isolate, measure, and manage […]

Demand forecasting software can usually factor in climate and seasonality, like more ice cream being sold during summer months or in warmer climates, but weather data adds a more granular time-sensitive signal. Weather can drive demand: like heat and beach goods, rain and umbrellas, or snow and shovels. But forecasting demand for weather-dependent goods can be challenging because it can […]

Retailers can now quickly sense, predict, and respond to real-time changes in demand to better navigate market uncertainty to achieve maximum profitability.   BOSTON & LONDON — January 15, 2024 — ToolsGroup, a global leader in retail and supply chain planning and optimization software, today announced the launch of their In-Season Inventory Optimization Solution, an […]

Santa has magic. Is AI our own enchanted solution It’s the holiday season, and while festivities may be muted publicly, I’ve still been enjoying lighting the tree, drinking mulled wine, and celebrating with loved ones at home. As Christmas draws near, it’s impossible not to think of Santa — and as the CEO of an AI […]

About Miroglio Fashion Miroglio Fashion is Italy’s third largest retailer of women’s apparel, with €520M+ annual revenues from thousands of stores across 11 brands. After building its first factory in 1947, it grew consistently through the 2000s. By the 2010s, however, revenues were falling. While some stores continued to thrive, performance diverged between top and […]

About Laithwaites Wine Laithwaites Wine is a leading UK wine retailer known best for importing private selection wines from Europe and all over the world. The UK-based company was one of the first to purchase wines bottled abroad and the first to sell fine French wines in the UK. For over 50 years, Laithwaites had […]

The Industry Leader in Electronic Components Distribution This global leader and innovator in the distribution of electronic components and automation products boasts a portfolio of a staggering 15 million components, most of which are available to ship same-day. This eradicates lead time for more than two million products and allows the distribution juggernaut to ship […]

Tired of the phrase “new normal” yet? Disruption lingers, consumer trends change, lead times stretch. It’s the typical supply chain refrain. So how can organizations face this new market landscape with confidence and a solid planning process? The key lies in high performance inventory. Forward-looking supply chain professionals understand that inventory is not an end […]

Challenge Driven by growth rates and global expansion, Gaviota encountered several common supply chain obstacles. The first of these was the company’s network and product portfolio. Gaviota has more than 40,000 products in its portfolio, 9,000 active SKUs, and 25 manufacturing divisions, all in 50 different warehouses. In a supply chain environment characterized by uncertainty, […]

By land, by air, by sea – transit organizations know the competition is fierce for retaining customer loyalty, requiring inventory management strategies that balance consumer needs with sustainability initiatives and business goals. These companies understand that one bad experience could jeopardize future sales. Unlike other goods and services, a passenger on an airplane, cruise ship, […]