This US-based big box home décor retail chain has a complex assortment ranging from small décor items to large furniture. The assortment is sourced from a combination of domestic partners and direct sourcing overseas, requiring an efficient process to optimize inventory placement within the store network as the organization looks to grow the store count significantly.
The company’s existing allocation system has been in place for many years and cannot handle new capabilities required to support the evolving business needs, including demand forecasting and automated replenishment. To address these needs, a new solution supporting demand forecasting, allocation, and replenishment was needed. The new systems must integrate and align with the recently deployed planning solutions while enabling increased efficiency in the fulfillment process.
